Research Launch: Where are all the LGBTI women at work
The low visibility and engagement of same‑sex attracted women in the workplace has been the subject of extensive research and analysis by PwC and Pride in Diversity, with key findings and practical initiatives outlined in a new report.
'Because of her we can' – NAIDOC Week 2018
This NAIDOC Week, 8-15 July, Defence and DEFGLIS celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians. The theme – Because of Her We Can – celebrates the invaluable contributions that Indigenous Australian women have made, and continue to make, to...
AVM Tracy Smart recognised as a top LGBTI Australian
Air Vice-Marshal (Dr.) Tracy Smart AM, ADF Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health Command was named as one of Australia's most outstanding LGBTI Australians. AVM Smart is responsible for the provision of strategic health advice, technical oversight, health care, and...
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Orientation describes the physical, emotional or romantic attraction that a person experiences.
These feelings that are the result of involuntary chemical responses in the brain that are beyond your control.
Gender Identity
Gender identity describes how a person internally perceives their gender, or sense of gender that forms as people mature.
Gender identity may or may not match a person's sex assigned at birth.
COMMUNITY
We have resources and information to support families of service personnel, and ex-service personnel.
We also have information for LGBTI people who are seeking employment with Defence we can help to connect you with serving members.
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"I am proud of the contributions that LGBTI people
make to Defence and I am proud to be in an organisation that
has a senior leadership so committed to inclusion and diversity."
"I am proud of the contributions that LGBTI people make to Defence and I am proud to be in an organisation that has a senior leadership so committed to inclusion and diversity."
