NSLHD honoured with bronze award for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
NSLHD received a bronze award at the 2024 Australian Pride in Health and Wellbeing Awards.
The recognition, evaluated through the Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI), underscores NSLHD’s commitment to fostering inclusivity for individuals with diverse sexualities and genders
across health, wellbeing, human services, and community care sectors. NSLHD’s dedication is evident through initiatives such as the implementation of an LGBTIQ+ strategy tailored to address healthcare needs, the establishment of workplace policies, and executive sponsorship for high-level support. Additionally, the district formed the Pride+ network to provide advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ employees. The introduction of a full-time dedicated LGBTIQ+ project officer role further demonstrates NSLHD’s commitment to inclusivity. “It is wonderful to see our commitment to diversity and social inclusion at NSLHD recognised with this award,” said Jemma Clifton, Project Officer, NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Strategy. “However, a bronze award is only the starting point and the real benefit of the Health + Wellbeing Equality Index submission is that it has provided us with a road map to ensure all of our services are equally accessible for LGBTQ+ people.” NSLHD’s achievement reaffirms its dedication to fostering a culture of inclusivity and equality in healthcare delivery, setting a benchmark for excellence in LGBTQ+ healthcare provision.
Jemma Clifton, Project Officer, NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Strategy
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