Thrive Through Psychological Safety

The impact of stigma is real

2S-LGBTQIA+ people experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population — outcomes rooted in stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.

Inclusion promotes well-being

Creating safer, more affirming spaces helps reduce these harms and supports the mental health and resilience of 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

Lead with care and accountability

When organisations prioritise psychological safety, they create environments where people can speak openly, share ideas, and bring their whole selves to work without fear of judgment or harm.

Strengthen Community Through Inclusion

Progress has been made — but gaps remain

While an estimated 10% of the population identifies as 2S-LGBTQIA+, many people still face barriers to full acceptance and visibility.

Belonging matters

Too often, 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals feel unable to be open about their identities in workplaces and community spaces.

Inclusion strengthens community

By fostering environments of understanding and respect, we can build communities where everyone feels safe to live authentically.

Build Trust Through Inclusive Services

Access should not require compromise

Research shows that many 2S-LGBTQIA+ people either leave their home communities to find inclusive services or conceal their identities to avoid discrimination.

Hidden identities lead to unmet needs

When people feel unsafe to be themselves, the quality of care and support they receive is diminished.

Inclusion improves outcomes

By creating services where 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals are affirmed and respected, organisations can build trust, improve accessibility, and better meet community needs.

Attract More Clients

Signals of safety matter

2S-LGBTQIA+ people seeking services look for signs that they are genuinely welcomed and respected.

Trust must be earned

For many, safety cannot be assumed; people will often believe a space is unsafe until proven otherwise. Trust is built through consistent, visible actions — clear communication, accountability, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusion in every interaction.

Make inclusion visible

Show that your organisation is committed to creating more inclusive and accessible spaces. Make it easy for someone to choose you because they can see you're doing the work.

Recruit and Retain Great People

Inclusion strengthens teams

Employees thrive and contribute more meaningfully when workplace culture is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive.

Shape a culture of belonging

Participate in the Safer Spaces program to help foster understanding, build stronger connections, and create an environment where everyone feels valued.

Attract and retain talent

Supporting existing 2S-LGBTQIA+ employees and demonstrating genuine inclusion helps you attract new team members who want to work where they can be their authentic selves.

Advance Inclusive Leadership

Set the standard for inclusion

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable accessing services or working in spaces that honour and affirm who they are.

Lead by example

Participate in the Safer Spaces program to model inclusion, influence positive change, and inspire others in your sector to do the same.

Become a trusted community leader

Demonstrate your organisation's commitment to equity and belonging and help raise the bar for inclusive practice across your community.

Strengthen Everyday  Practice

Experience new perspectives

Explore language, practices, and history through an inclusive lens, deepen understanding of how individual and team actions shape belonging and respect in the workplace and cultivate greater care, respect, and authenticity in everyday interactions.

Identify practical strategies

Discover actionable steps to foster inclusion in your daily work and strengthen team collaboration grounded in equity and care. Gain tools that help you navigate real-world interactions, support colleagues and clients, and make inclusion a consistent practice.

Reflect and challenge bias

Examine the roots of assumptions, share learning across your team, and recognize how awareness and accountability strengthen capacity to respond thoughtfully and lead to meaningful change.

Expand Organisational Capacity

Reflect on shared human experiences

Recognize how shared human experiences (i.e., sex, gender, expression, and orientation), shape diverse experiences — and strengthen your organisation's capacity to respond with understanding and care.

Understand inequities and impacts

Acknowledge how 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities are disproportionately affected by violence, poverty, and health inequities.

Examine barriers to access

Identify challenges and barriers 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities may face when engaging with your organisation, and explore ways to reduce and eliminate them.

Advance Sustainable Change

Move from awareness to action

Embed inclusive practices that extend beyond individual learning to influence long-term organisational culture. When inclusion becomes part of everyday decision-making, it shifts culture from intention to impact.

Strengthen systems and leadership

Translate values into policies, procedures, and behaviours that uphold equity, belonging, and accountability. Equip leaders to model inclusion through transparent action, creating systems that reinforce shared responsibility.

Build lasting impact

Foster a culture of continuous learning and care where inclusion becomes a sustained commitment to meaningful change, and ongoing practice strengthens trust, accountability, and belonging across every level of your organisation.

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Positively 𝙏𝙃𝙀 best training session I have ever taken. The facilitators delivered content in a way that was easily absorbed and always validated, and acknowledged the thoughts and questions of participants. At no point did I feel as though I was really in a training session - which is a miracle in and of itself. 

Thank you! As a parent of an LGBTQ child and sister of an LGBTQ sibling, I am so grateful for the work you do to help make the world safer and more inclusive for them.