Date Version Editor Details 21/05/2015 0.1 SM Working Draft 29/05/2015 1.0 DH Completion - Final 02/09/2015 1.1 IS Grammatical corrections. Addition of explanation for 2.1.2(p) PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Purpose: The Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) is Australia’s definitive national benchmark on LGBTI workplace inclusion. The index drives, measures and acknowledges best practice amongst Australian employers. The index is open to all employers, regardless of size. Small employers (those with less than 150 employees) will be assessed independently. While much of the index will not be relevant to small employers, the separate assessment will ensure equity and will provide a greater level of strategic guidance and feedback than the previous submission forms. Period assessed: All questions in this submission refer to the period 1st January 2015 31st – December 2015. Work outside of this period may be included if it was partially undertaken during the above stated period. Submissions due: All submissions must be received by in Diversity before 5pm on Thursday 24th March 2016 (Sydney AEST). This deadline is final. Pride in Diversity is unable to accept any submissions after this time. This deadline applies to all states. Important Dates: Thursday 24th March, 2016 5pm Submissions close – Sydney AEST time Friday 20th May, 2016 AWEI 2016 Awards and Australia’s Top 20 employers for LGBTI Workplace Inclusion will be announced at the Pride in Diversity annual business luncheon and awards celebration to be held in Sydney. July 2016 AWEI 2016 Publication (Australian benchmarking data and award winning practices) goes to print. This will be sent to all participating organisations shortly thereafter. First week December 2016 AWEI Pride in Practice LGBTI Workplace Conference showcasing AWEI award winning employers, leading practice and inclusion initiatives, expert panels and leading LGBTI workplace research presentations. For assistance: Please call Stephanie Mellor on (02) 9206.2139 or email
Date Version Editor Details 21/05/2015 0.1 SM Working Draft 29/05/2015 1.0 DH Completion - Final 02/09/2015 1.1 IS Grammatical corrections. Addition of explanation for 2.1.2(p) PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Purpose: The Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) is Australia’s definitive national benchmark on LGBTI workplace inclusion. The index drives, measures and acknowledges best practice amongst Australian employers. The index is open to all employers, regardless of size. Small employers (those with less than 150 employees) will be assessed independently. While much of the index will not be relevant to small employers, the separate assessment will ensure equity and will provide a greater level of strategic guidance and feedback than the previous submission forms. Period assessed: All questions in this submission refer to the period 1st January 2015 – 31st December 2015. Work outside of this period may be included if it was partially undertaken during the above stated period. Submissions due: All submissions must be received by in Diversity before 5pm on Thursday 24th March 2016 (Sydney AEST). This deadline is final. Pride in Diversity is unable to accept any submissions after this time. This deadline applies to all states. Important Dates: Thursday 24th March, 2016 – 5pm Submissions close Sydney AEST time Friday 20th May, 2016 AWEI 2016 Awards and Australia’s Top 20 employers for LGBTI Workplace Inclusion will be announced at the Pride in Diversity annual business luncheon and awards celebration to be held in Sydney. July 2016 AWEI 2016 Publication (Australian benchmarking data and award winning practices) goes to print. This will be sent to all participating organisations shortly thereafter. First week December 2016 AWEI Pride in Practice LGBTI Workplace Conference showcasing AWEI award winning employers, leading practice and inclusion initiatives, expert panels and leading LGBTI workplace research presentations. For assistance: Please call Stephanie Mellor on (02) 9206.2139 or email
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