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2015 12 01 PrideInPracticeWeb

The annual Pride in Practice conference is stimulating private and public sector employers alike to think hard about improving LGBTI inclusive policy and practice.

Held over three days, from 30 Nov to 2 Dec, attendees at the Pride in Practice conference hosted by Pride in Diversity gained a substantial knowledge boost by hearing about best practice LGBTI workforce inclusion by senior executives from leading companies and the public sector.

A number of DEFGLIS members attended the conference where personnel from Diversity Directorate in Defence People Group presented about how Defence - a conservative organisation - is positioning itself to be an LGBTI employer of choice.

2015 11 29 USA ForumWeb

DEFGLIS researcher partners Dr Noah Riseman and Dr Shirleene Robinson recently spoke about trans* military service in the Australian Defence Force at the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society in Chicago.

The panel brought together scholars from the United States, Canada and Australia to discuss respective policies and experiences of transgender Defence members. As the United States re-evaluates its own policies on transgender military service, the seminor sought the experiences of other nations which have permitted transgender men and women to serve openly and transition in the workplace.

2015 11 24 ADFFamilySurvey

LGBTI families are key as Defence reaches out include all type of diverse families that support military personnel to respond to this year's family survey.

Defence recognises the significant contribution of ADF families in supporting military members in their duties and the 2015 ADF Families Survey is an opportunity for you to tell Defence about your experiences. Defence wants to know what you think and what support you need to help manage the challenges of military life.

This year’s survey will focus on relocations and absence from home, and will be an important source of information about the demands of service on families and members. It will assist Defence to understand how to improve programs, policies and communications to better meet the needs of ADF members and their families.

2015 11 22 Duvall

When DEFGLIS member Jason Duvall left his hairdressing salon in Canberra to join the Navy he never expected to be doing his old trade on a warship in the middle of the Arabian Sea.

Able Seaman Marine Logistics - Personnel Operations Jason Duvall never has time to sit still in HMAS Melbourne because he always has something to do, and not always with his clippers.

Melbourne is currently patrolling the Middle East region as part of Operation MANITOU, Australia's contribution to the multi-national Combined Maritime Forces, aiming to intercept vessels smuggling illegal narcotics which are used to help fund international terrorism.

2015 11 10 Movember Logo

Every November, many men and women support a cause they hold dear in raising awareness of Men’s Mental and Physical Health. The cause is aptly called Movember for the glorious moustaches that people either grow or donate to encourage.

DEFGLIS considers that this is a worthy cause to support and has formed a team this year.

Unlike previous years, 2015 also includes the option to MOVE every day for the 30 days of Movember. Whether it's a workout, a game of ping pong or an epic bike ride, no MOVE is too big or small. Grow your moustache, MOVE, or do both!

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