Ally Program<\/strong><\/a> –\u00a0launched in 2006 to to encourage acceptance of sexual and gender diversity – was paying dividends.<\/p>\n“Through Curtin’s Ally program, valuing diverse sexuality and gender identity, staff have commented that it is great not to need to leave their identity in the carpark,” Ms Willis said.<\/p>\n
“Students have expressed that the Pride flag flying on campus during the month of October has conveyed that they are welcome and accepted on campus.”<\/p>\n
Pride in Diversity patron the Hon Michael Kirby said most Australians spent much of their lives at work and it was vital that workplaces welcomed and supported all employees.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not only good for the employees concerned, it also benefits employers in terms of reputation, recruitment, retention, productivity and market share,\u201d Mr Kirby said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd ultimately, providing support mechanisms for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual employees contributes to the \u2018fair go\u2019 spirit which we value so highly in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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