A2: Supporting the Trans and Gender Diverse Community (Advanced)
Learn about the spectrum of transgender and non-binary identity, and explore ways you can actively create supportive environments in this training session including pronouns and inclusive language.
Learning outcomes:
- Definitions of varying gender identities.
- The lived experiences of trans and gender diverse people.
- Australian-based research examining barriers and discrimination.
- The experiences and processes of medical and social gender transitioning.
- Pronouns - what are they and why are they important?
- How to apply inclusive language and create an inclusive culture.
- The tools to build safe and inclusive experiences for clients and customers.
- This session is recommended as a follow-on from our 'Introduction to Gender & Sexuality 101 Training' offering.
- Online LGBTQIA+ inclusion training delivery method available as well as face-to-face.
Size
- Up to 100 people
For
- Adults 18 and over; Any employee or volunteer
Duration
- 90 minutes
Cost
- Get in touch
More about workshops
Simply put, workplaces have higher employee engagement and productivity when LGBTQIA+ people feel welcome and supported.
No matter your team’s current level of knowledge, we’re here to guide you to create LGBTQIA+ inclusion that makes your workplace better for everyone.
Minus18 will deliver in-person or online LGBTQIA+ training to your workplace that’s backed by the latest Australian research and best practices.
We interact and engage with our audiences in a variety of ways, however, participants are never required to share personal experiences during the session.
Our LGBTQIA+ professional training is priced competitively, based on the cohort size, training duration and your location. We’re based in Melbourne, and can deliver training interstate or in regional areas.
Unlike other LGBTQIA+ inclusion training, booking with Minus18 means that 100% of the profits go back to programs that support LGBTQIA+ youth, including community events and school workshops.
Get in touch and our team can provide a quote for you in no time at all.
Meet our experienced and trained presenters Wilde, Max and Nix!

"It was great to have Minus18 join us at Nike – they are fantastic presenters and storytellers. We would highly recommend Minus18 coming to talk with any business to help you with your own diversity and inclusion journey."
– Nike Australia
"Minus18 ran a transgender awareness workshop – we were moved, enlightened and engaged every minute of our time together. We unequivocally recommend Minus18 for any workplace (or group) ready to learn and be a part of making our world welcoming for everyone."
– St Martins Arts Centre
Our impact:
- 95% of participants recommend our talks and training to others.
- 95% of participants feel better prepared to support their LGBTQIA+ peers afterwards.
- 91% of participants say their questions were answered by Minus18 presenters.
To ensure we can deliver the most engaging experience, we require that you provide the following:
- All participants must have their own chair
- Projector or TV Screen
- Computer connected to the screen with HDMI/VGA connections
- We also work best when a whiteboard is available
We also run sessions online via Zoom Webinar!
Staff participating in LGBTQIA+ inclusion training will receive a professional development certificate to certify training completion.
Topics covered:
- Inclusive language
- Introduction to gender and sexuality
- LGBTQIA+ lived experiences
- LGBTQIA+ identities
- Transgender and non-binary identity
- Real-life LGBTQIA+ inclusion scenarios
- Gender diversity in the workplace
- Guide to pronouns and how to use them
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