About ACON Pride Training

Pride Training is the dedicated training arm of ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, Australia’s leaders of LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives. Alongside our three national membership programs—Pride in Diversity, Pride in Sport, and Pride in Health + Wellbeing—Pride Training delivers high‑impact, evidence‑based learning as a fee‑for‑service offering to organisations across all sectors.

Our work is grounded in more than 16 years of national benchmarking data drawn from the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI), and the Pride in Sport Index (PSI). These indices provide unparalleled insight into the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people across workplaces, health services, and sporting environments. Combined with the lived expertise of our team, this gives Pride Training a uniquely deep understanding of what drives meaningful, measurable inclusion.

WHAT PRIDE TRAINING IS HERE FOR

ACON's Pride Training is a leading provider of evidence‑based learning experiences that build safer, more inclusive, and more equitable environments for LGBTQ+ people across workplaces, sport, community organisations, and the health and wellbeing sectors. Our work extends well beyond introductory LGBTQ+ awareness sessions. We specialise in developing capability, shifting behaviour, and embedding long‑term cultural change.

We bring together deep subject‑matter expertise with advanced instructional design practice to create training that is engaging, practical, and grounded in real‑world impact. Every program we deliver is intentionally designed using diverse learning strategies and behavioural science frameworks to ensure participants don’t just learn, they change what they do.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Pride Training designs, develops, and delivers learning experiences that build capability, shift behaviour, and embed LGBTQ+ inclusion into everyday practice. We work across:

Workplaces — supporting leaders, teams, and organisations to create safer, more equitable cultures
Health and wellbeing services — enhancing access, safety, and outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities
Sport and recreation — improving participation, safety, and belonging across all levels of sport
Community sectors — strengthening inclusive practice for frontline workers and volunteers

Our programs are informed by real data, real stories, and real experience, ensuring every session is relevant, practical, and grounded in the realities of LGBTQ+ people today.

We recognise that having a greater understanding of inclusive practices helps to create a more welcoming environment for people with a diverse gender and/or sexuality and their communities, leading to better health outcomes.

ELEARNING ▪ MICROLEARNING ▪ IN-PERSON ▪ WEBINARS

Pride Training programs are highly interactive with an emphasis on practical skills development, application to own practice, and peer-driven stories.

HOW WE DELIVER LEARNING

Our training options may include some of the following:

Concept exploration — introducing key ideas through clear, engaging explanations that build strong foundational understanding
Facilitated learning experiences — guided processes that help groups think critically, collaborate, and apply concepts in real time
Experiential learning — immersive activities that allow participants to practice skills, test assumptions, and reflect on real‑world scenarios
Knowledge checks — short quizzes and interactive moments that reinforce learning and support retention
Spaced practice — strategically revisiting key concepts over time to strengthen retention and support long‑term behaviour change
Case‑based learning — role and sector‑specific scenarios that connect theory to practice and build confidence in decision‑making
Guided discussion — structured conversations that deepen understanding and draw on the expertise and lived experience in the room
Applied practice — role‑plays, simulations, and hands‑on activities that translate learning into practical capability

WHO WE WORK WITH

Pride Training supports organisations and professionals across a wide range of sectors to build safer, more inclusive, and more equitable environments for LGBTQ+ people. Our programs are designed for teams and individuals working in:

Corporate Workplaces ▪ Government ▪ Health & wellbeing services ▪ Law Enforcement ▪ Service providers ▪ Community organisations ▪ Retail ▪ Financial Services ▪ Tertiary Education ▪ Local Councils ▪ General Practitioners (GPs) ▪ Mental health service providers ▪ Sport and Recreation ▪ Alcohol and Drug support services ▪ Fitness Services ▪ Social workers ▪ Aged Care ▪ Sexual assault services ▪ Legal Services ▪ Disability Support Services ▪ Cancer Services ▪ Primary Health Networks (PHNs) ▪ Local Health Districts (LHDs) ▪

Pride Training is only available to people 18 years and older.

ACON Health Limited trading as ACON
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