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LGBTIQA+ Awareness and Allyship
A respectful, plain-English introduction to LGBTIQA+ inclusion at work. Learn accurate terminology, the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation, the anti-discrimination laws that protect LGBTIQA+ people in Australia, how to use pronouns well and the everyday allyship that makes a workplace safe and welcoming for everyone, as paced slides with visuals, quick self-checks and a real workplace scenario.
What You Will Learn
- Use accurate, respectful and inclusive LGBTIQA+ terminology, guided by the words people use about themselves
- Explain the difference between sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation
- Recognise the protections against discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and state and territory anti-discrimination laws
- Apply practical allyship, including sharing and correctly using pronouns and responding well to mistakes
- Help create a safe, respectful workplace and know where to point people for support and how to report concerns
Course Content
Final Assessment: 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All staff in any Australian workplace: managers, supervisors, frontline and office teams, who want to understand LGBTIQA+ inclusion and be a better ally to colleagues, customers and clients.
Sources and Legal References
This course is aligned to 12 official sources. Legal and regulatory references checked between 31 August 2026 and 4 October 2026.
Sources and Further Reading
This course draws on the following official sources. Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.
- LegislationSex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationEqual Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationEqual Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationEqual Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationDiscrimination Act 1991 (ACT)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT)As at 31/08/2026
- Regulator guidanceSafe Work Australia, Psychosocial hazardsAs at 31/08/2026
- Regulator guidanceAustralian Human Rights Commission, LGBTIQA+ rightsAs at 04/10/2026
Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds understanding and does not confer any professional, legal or clinical qualification. It is general information only, not legal advice and does not replace your organisation's own policies, code of conduct or the specific requirements of anti-discrimination law in your state or territory. Seek professional HR or legal advice for particular situations.
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What You Get
Certificate of Completion
This is to certify that
Sample Learner
has successfully completed
LGBTIQA+ Awareness and Allyship
All learning modules and the final assessment
Scan the QR code, or enter certificate ID WP-SAMPLE-0001 at workproof.com.au/verify
Kam Askari
Director, Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd
This is a certificate of completion of a non-accredited professional development course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification, a VET statement of attainment, a competency card, a licence, or evidence of competency. It is issued by Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd, which is not a Registered Training Organisation.
Sample layout. Certificate ID WP-SAMPLE-0001 verifies as Hazardous Manual Tasks and Manual Handling Safety.
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- Six months of access
Bought for yourself: six months of access from the day you pay. Team seat: six months from the day the worker activates their code.
