Strengthen your understanding of trans and gender diverse communities and build confident, respectful allyship.
People across workplaces and communities often want to support trans and gender diverse colleagues, clients, friends, and family but may feel uncertain about terminology, lived experiences, or how to show meaningful allyship. These gaps in understanding—often unintentional—can lead to hesitation or miscommunication, especially in environments where safety, respect, and trust are essential.
This course bridges that gap by deepening your foundational understanding of trans and gender diverse identities and experiences. Developed by LGBTQ+ community members and subject matter experts, it blends real stories, practical strategies, and interactive learning to help you build confidence in respectful communication and inclusive practice. You’ll gain insight into gender diversity, the impacts of discrimination, and the role of allyship in creating affirming environments.
Ideal for anyone seeking to strengthen their inclusive practice, this training will help you create safer interactions and contribute to more welcoming spaces. Whether you’re supporting clients, collaborating with colleagues, or engaging with your broader community, you’ll leave ready to communicate respectfully and act as a more informed ally.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define LGBTQ+ and differentiate between gender and sexuality.
- Describe common experiences within the trans community and recognise the importance of lived experience.
- Explain the impacts of discrimination on trans and gender diverse people and why visibility and inclusion matter.
- Implement practical trans allyship strategies, including inclusive language and appropriate terminology.
- Recognise how affirming behaviours contribute to safer interactions and more inclusive spaces.
- Apply foundational trans and gender diverse inclusion knowledge across workplace and community contexts.
This Trans and Gender Diverse Introduction session is also available in 1.5 hour and 1 hour condensed versions - email us today to find out more.
How To Book:
Please fill out our Training Request Form or email PrideTraining@acon.org.au to book your session today. Payment is made via invoice.
Please make sure to read our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
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