Today, May 17, is the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination ( #IDAHOBIT )🌈

SAGE supports their subscribers in creating inclusive and safe workplaces for all. Check out the work our subscribers are doing in this space through their Cygnet Awards on our website.

We’re excited to see #Budget2024 supporting systemic change towards workplace equity!

Including:
🧪 $38.2m (over 8 yrs) for a thriving, skilled & diverse STEM workforce
👩‍🚀 $55.6m (over 4 yrs) to advance women in male-dominated industries

More highlights: sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/budget-re…

Keynote announcement!
SAGE has partnered with Charles Sturt University to present Gina Chick at the Gender & Education Association conference, 17-20 June.

Gina will spark conversations about how we can all be more powerful agents of change.

Register now: gea.seiirg.csu.domains/registration/

Is #parttime work “women’s work”?
Myke Bartlett faced discrimination as a man seeking #flexibility . Persistent #genderstereotypes limit both women and men.
👉 #WGEA part-time work findings: ow.ly/AIrP50Ry8WS
👉@The Guardian article: ow.ly/iwot50Ry8WR
#genderpaygap

Working to improve #STEMequity in education and workplaces?
Register now to get
🔎Expert knowledge AND
💡 Practical tips at this event summarising all the successes of Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador so far!

Register: events.peanutproductions.com.au/wisa_impact_an…

'We certainly haven't got the policy, the procedures & the cultures in place to keep people safe at work through the uses of technology.' ANROWS CEO Tessa Boyd-Caine
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-3…

Great news!👀
This paper brings together best practices, emerging innovations and personal experiences from EDI specialists shared at Diversity Interventions, SAGE's 2022 International Conference held in collaboration with with global peers using the Athena Swan charter.

Congratulations to UNSW on their SAGE #CygnetAward for LGBTQIA+ inclusion!
UNSW has introduced:
🤝🏼allyship training
🏳️‍🌈participation in days like IDAHOBIT
📊using the AWEI LGBTI inclusion survey
🏳️‍⚧️more support for staff undergoing gender affirmation

More:sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/unsw-earn…

Successfully making systemic changes: University of Southern Queensland has earned two SAGE Cygnet Awards for their EDI progress.

They've built a more:
🤝 supportive and consistent onboarding processes
🔬 gender-equitable STEMM academic pipeline.

Read more: sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/universit…

Congratulations to University of Southern Queensland on earning TWO SAGE #CygnetAwards this month! 👏

Their #DEI work has focussed on support and consistency across the onboarding process, and improving gender equity in STEMM academic careers.

Learn more about how they did it:
lnkd.in/gNWga3kx

Congratulations to University of Melbourne on their first SAGE #CygnetAward !

The award recognises the university's progress in increasing transparency, consistency and accountability in the way they prevent and respond to sexual misconduct.

Read more: sciencegenderequity.org.au/application/cy…

Very proud our SAGE #CygnetAwards on inclusive culture & flexible work arrangements were successful.

These data-driven projects aim to help more women & under-represented groups feel they have opportunities to grow & succeed

#DiversityEquityInclusion

➡️sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/baker-ins…

Congratulations to Baker Institute on TWO SAGE Cygnet Awards recognising your EDI progress! 🥳

Absolutely delighted 😀to receive these two #CygnetAwards . A big thanks 👏to our Gender Equity & Diversity Committee, headed by Morag Young & Graeme Lancaster.

Super proud as we journey towards an Athena Swan silver award but we know there's lots more work to do!

What happens when your org tackles TWO barriers to inclusion at the same time?
Two SAGE #CygnetAwards !
Congratulations Baker Institute on your progress towards equity, diversity & inclusion, specifically improving:
🔄Inclusive culture
🔀Flexible work
More:sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/baker-ins…

With SAGE, Geoscience Australia has become a star performer and flagship government department for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.🌟

'My vision would be that we no longer have to talk about it, because it's just the way we are'-CEO Dr James Johnson

Have a look at their work:

Flinders has been recognised as a national leader in supporting Indigenous talent, receiving a prestigious Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) #CygnetAward for fostering an inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3vAkQ21

Congratulations to Flinders University University, the first uni in South Australia to earn a SAGE #CygnetAward ! 🎉

Flinders has made huge strides in supporting Indigenous staff, resulting in representation increasing from 0.7% in 2017 to 2.53% in 2023.

More: sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/supportin…

2023 was a big year for the SAGE network. With 20 Cygnets awarded, we're gaining more and more evidence that equity, diversity and inclusion is improving in the higher ed and research sector.

Swipe to see highlights 👆🏾 or read our full Impact Statement: sciencegenderequity.org.au/news/sage-2023…

In her keynote address at #GEA2024 , Charles Sturt University PVC Learning & Teaching Janelle will discuss inclusive curriculum design for all students.

Join us in Port Macquarie in June to hear from Janelle and our other great keynotes: gea.seiirg.csu.domains/keynotes/