Training
Equal Opportunity Online Training
In September 2018 we were pleased to launch the University’s new Equal Opportunity online staff development module.
The new module includes the latest advice on legal and policy obligations of all staff in relation to discrimination, harassment, and bullying across the University. Developed by the Talent and Leadership Development Team and the Office of Equity and Diversity, exclusively for Western staff, the new module also includes a segment tailored to those with supervisory and management roles, covering their additional responsibilities.
It is compulsory that every staff member completes the module on a biennial basis, and is now a mandatory part of Western’s New Staff Orientation program. This new version provides the University with the ability to track staff completion rates per School and Division, which will regularly be reported to the Executive Committee.
The University’s values of equity and inclusion are shared by many in the Western community, and we are committed to an institution free of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Please complete the module via MyCareer Online, which is accessed via Staff Online, as soon as possible to help us deliver on this important objective.
If you do not have access to MyCareer Online, e.g. you are a researcher, contractor or entity staff member you can complete the training via this link to vUWS. Please note that you must use Google Chrome as your browser (not Internet Explorer) when accessing the vUWS link to ensure the module displays correctly. vUWS Smart link to be used: http://ceam.uws.edu.au/cgi-bin/auth/auto-register.pl?ag3_rh_equalopportunity_2018
If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact Michelle Falconer at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Ally and Advanced Ally Training
We hold a number of Ally Training sessions throughout the year where staff and students will have the opportunity to become members of the Ally Network.
The first Ally Training session for 2023 will be announced shortly. Please email m.blackmore@westernsydney.edu.au and you will be notified when training is announced.
Please note that we are currently exploring returning to in-person training and may offer in-person training later this year.
Register your interest for upcoming Ally training.
LGBTQ+ Foundations for the WSU Health and Medicine Cluster
The session, facilitated by Pride in Diversity, will provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTQ+ inclusion is important. It also aims to provide a level of comfort around terminology and explore challenges often faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
The session will take place both in person at Parramatta City campus (Room 01.7.39B) and via zoom on Tuesday 23 May from 10:00am - 11:30am.
LGBTQ+ Foundations for the WSU Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Cluster
The session, facilitated by Pride in Diversity, will provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTQ+ inclusion is important. It also aims to provide a level of comfort around terminology and explore challenges often faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
The session will take place both in person at Parramatta South (Room EA.1.29) and via zoom on Tuesday 16 May from 10:00am - 11:30am.
LGBTQ+ Foundations Training Session (Divisional/All Staff)
The session, facilitated by Pride in Diversity, will provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTQ+ inclusion is important. It also aims to provide a level of comfort around terminology and explore challenges often faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
The session will take place both in person at Hawkesbury (Room R6.G.01) and via zoom on Wednesday 17 May from 10:00am - 11:30am.
LGBTQ+ Foundations Training Session (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Cluster)
The session, facilitated by Pride in Diversity, will provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTQ+ inclusion is important. It also aims to provide a level of comfort around terminology and explore challenges often faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
The session will take place both in person at Kingswood (Room P.1.58) and via zoom on Tuesday 23 May from 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
Training with Pride in Diversity
Western Sydney University are members of Pride in Diversity. As part of our membership we have access to training, one of which is “LGBTQ Awareness”.
The sessions aim to provide participants with an understanding of why LGBTQ workplace inclusion is important to any organisation. It also aims to provide a level of comfort around terminology, explore challenges often faced by LGBTQ employees, and provide awareness on the impact that a culture has on the lived experiences of its employees.
Please find below dates and links to training sessions:
Pride in Diversity will also provide an interactive session of LGBTQ inclusion tailored to HR professionals, recruitment teams, and hiring managers to understand the specific issues faced by LGBTQ employees and prospective employees.
Please note that you must have completed one of the above sessions before attending any of the below.:
| May | LGBTQ HR & Recruitment Thursday 18th May 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
| August | LGBTQ HR & Recruitment Wednesday 9th August 12:30 - 2:00pm |
Once I attend this training do I become an Ally?
The “LGBTQ Awareness” sessions are a great foundation course for knowledge within the space. To become an Ally at Western, participants will need to attend an additional Ally Training session – details and new format of Ally Training will be released shortly.
