Training:
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We provide engaging and informative trainings on current EDI topics. We are happy to customise these for you.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: the fundamentals
Content:
- Fundamentals concepts of E, D, I
- Difference between E, D, I
- How E, D, I play out in real life work scenarios
- Impact of E, D, I on business culture, processes, systems
Learning outcomes:
- Barriers to inclusion
- Power of inclusive language
- Creating safer, fairer environments
- Embedding respect in workplace interactions
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Inclusive language
Content:
- Power of language
- Inclusion/exclusion in multicultural environments
Learning outcomes:
- Role of language in creating inclusion
- Hidden biases in language
- Creating safe, inclusive, respectful environments
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Allyship
Content:
- Concept of allyship in E, D, I
- Power of allies
Learning outcomes:
- Tips for being an ally
- Using privilege to be an ally
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Using your privilege for good
Content:
- Concept of privilege in E, D, I
- Manifestations of privilege
Learning outcomes:
- Using privilege mindfully
- Avoiding Cultural loading
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Cultural Awareness
Content:
- Current meaning of the term Culture
- Cultural diversity and “otherness”
Learning outcomes:
- Cultural competence
- Nurturing cultural diversity
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Ability Awareness
Content:
- Ability diversity
- Models for understanding disability
Learning outcomes:
- Interacting with diverse abilities in professional settings
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Unconscious Bias
Unconscious Bias-General
Content:
- Introduction to Unconscious bias
- Unconscious bias in thinking, decision making
Learning outcomes:
- Development, impact of bias on behaviour
- Recognition, management of one’s own bias
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Unconscious Bias-Recruitment
Content:
- Unconscious bias in recruitment decisions
Learning outcomes:
- Assumptions around “Fit” in recruitment
- Dealing with bias when hiring
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Unconscious Bias-Creativity
Content:
- Unconscious bias in creativity
Learning outcomes:
- Overcoming internal barriers to creativity
- Improving innovation for high performance roles
Duration: 60/90/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
Content:
- “Improving Service Delivery for Aboriginal clients, communities
- Communicating effectively with Aboriginal clients (do’s & dont’s)
- A brief but in depth look at comparative Black and White history of Australia.
- It’s affect on current work practices, Aboriginal people in society
- Changing Behaviors with our actions
- Sharing and learning of stories – personal, work experiences
- Aboriginal Culture (Traditional, Contemporary)
- A brief look at Kinship Structures and how they worked
Learning outcomes:
- A better awareness of the issues, barriers facing Aboriginal people in the workforce
- A better understanding of the History of policy, practices that have disadvantaged Aboriginal people, communities.
- Awareness of Do’s and Dont’s when dealing with Aboriginal people face to face or working in the Aboriginal community.
- How to create an Aboriginal friendly environment for Aboriginal workers and clients
- Awareness of protocols when working in and with Aboriginal communities
- What are the benefits of employing Aboriginal people and Reconciliation for all Australians
Duration: Half day/Full day
Format: In person, online
Mental Health
General Mental Health Awareness
Content:
- General mental health and wellbeing introduction
Learning outcomes:
- Impact of mental health on individuals, teams
- Mental health for workplaces
Duration: 120/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Mental Health for supervisors
Content:
- Experience of people living with mental ill health
- Impact of mental illness of individuals on other team members
Learning outcomes:
- Supervisors’ role in identifying, supporting individuals with mental health issues
- Supporting the entire team
Duration: 120/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Self-care
Content:
- Mental wellbeing
- Impact of stress on functioning
Learning outcomes:
- Signs, symptoms of mental distress
- Managing stress, improving emotional wellbeing
Duration: 120/180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Mental Health First Aid
Standard Mental Health First Aid
Content:
- Providing initial support to people developing/experiencing mental illness/crisis
- What sort of help is effective
Learning outcomes:
- Signs, symptoms of common and debilitating mental health problems
- How to provide initial help, first aid in crisis
- Where and how to get professional help
Duration: 12 hours
Format: In person, online
Special note: Attendees can take optional online test for Australian accreditation.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Content:
- For adults working with, living or caring for adolescents
- Appropriate for school staff, parents, sports coaches, youth workers etc.
- Mental health in adolescents
Learning outcomes:
- Signs, symptoms of mental health problems
- How to assist an adolescent with mental health issues/crisis
- Practical action plans
Duration: 14 hours
Format: In person, online
Special note: Attendees can take optional online test for Australian accreditation.
Engaging Senior Leaders
Content:
- Mentally healthy workplaces
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Information
- Appropriate for senior leaders, decision makers, influencers
Learning outcomes:
- How MFHA can assist mentally healthy workplaces
Duration: 90 minutes
Format: In person, online
Standard Refresher Course
Content:
- Refresher of 12 hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course
Learning outcomes:
- Skills and knowledge of the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Youth Refresher course
Content:
- Refresher of 14 hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Learning outcomes:
- Skills and knowledge of the Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Gambling
Content:
- The role of mental health in gambling
- For any interested adult
Learning outcomes:
- How to identify, approach and support someone experiencing gambling harm
- Practical, action plan
Duration: 4 hours
Format: In person, online
Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Suicide
Content:
- Mental health and suicide
- For any interested adult
Learning outcomes:
- How to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self Injury
Content:
- Mental health and self-injury
- For any interested adult
Learning outcomes:
- How to help someone engaging in self-injury
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: In person, online
This 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury course is for any interested adult. This course gives participants an opportunity to learn how to help someone who is engaging in self-injury.
Blended Mental Health First Aid for Tertiary Students
Content:
- Mental health in a tertiary education setting
- For students in tertiary settings
Learning outcomes:
- How to assist a fellow student developing mental problem or experiencing a mental health crisis
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: In person, online
Blended Mental Health First Aid for Financial Professionals
Content:
- Mental health in a financial industry setting
Learning outcomes:
- How to assist a co-worker or person in financial distress who is developing mental problem or experiencing a mental health crisis
Duration: 180 minutes
Format: Blended (eLearning component followed by a face-to-face component)
Tools, Resources and Consulting
We provide bespoke consulting, tools and resources that are cutting-edge, actionable and evidence based to help
your organisation achieve robust, inclusive growth
Tools and resources
We offer tools, resources that are:
- Evidence based
- Informed by latest research
- Industry relevant
These include:
- Guidelines, Frameworks
- Action plan templates
- Data gathering templates
- Assessment, progress measures
- Dashboard templates
- Best practice, research insights
Consulting
We offer bespoke consulting on projects such as (but not limited to):
- EDI Policy, strategy creation
- Human Resource processes
- Setting up programmes (Employee networks)
- Learning and Development (Mentoring etc.)
- Inclusion programmes
- EDI Data analysis, monitoring
We review:
- Alignment of EDI policy with organisational goals
- Embedding EDI into business strategy for growth
- Assessment of EDI for impact, sustainability
- Progress on EDI initiatives
Technical Services
We provide a host of services to help make your organisation’s website be inclusive and engaging to the widest range of people, including people with disability, neurodiverse people etc.
Web Accessibility Testing
We conduct accessibility audits, design reviews and perform regression trainings. We evaluate websites for user experience and improve digital experience by ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 & WCAG 2.0 standards.
Mobile App Testing
We address accessibility issues of various devices, including phones and tablets. We work across all mobile devices catering to different operating systems like iOS, Android and Windows.
VPAT
We author VPAT audit reports of your web, app or digital products and provide a third-party view of your products’ accessibility conformance.
Document Remediation
We provide document remediation services for documents/files such as pdf, excel, word, powerpoint, etc. and ensure they are compliant and accessible by people with disabilities.