Upskill with diversity and inclusion training

Sign up now for a range of free training opportunities on cultural inclusion, accessibility, LGBTQIA+ experiences, student equity and more.

At UNSW we are committed to evolving respectful and inclusive learning and working environments, where everyone in our community feels valued and able to be their authentic selves.

Open to all staff, these learning and development opportunities will build the knowledge, tools and skills needed to support an equitable and inclusive culture across UNSW.

All staff are encouraged to sign up now to secure a spot at sessions taking place in the second half of the year. For some programs, places are limited but waitlists will open as needed. 

Find out more and sign up.

Upcoming training dates

Cultural Inclusion@UNSW

UNSW is a vibrant, multicultural campus with students and staff from more than 120 different nationalities who each bring their own experiences, perspectives and practices to our community. These introductory workshops support staff to understand how diverse and unique cultural experiences influence interactions, how they can contribute to building an inclusive culture at UNSW and how they will be supported to do so.

The introductory workshops are on:

• Tuesday 18 June (in person)
• Tuesday 8 October (in person).

Register now.

Accessibility@UNSW

Build knowledge, skills and tools to ensure accessibility confidence in the workplace and classroom. These workshops detail workplace adjustments at UNSW, provide practical guidance for making materials accessible and promote an intersectional approach to accessibility at the University. The workshops are on:

• Monday 1 July (in person)
• Thursday 3 October (online).

Register now.

Ally Network Lunch & Learns

Learn about a variety of intersectional LGBTQIA+ topics and connect with students and staff within the UNSW community. Lunch & Learns provide a chance to continue to build knowledge around the experiences of trans and gender diverse people, support systems and trans joy. There are three Lunch & Learns:

• Trans and Gender Diverse Experiences, Wednesday 3 July: Hear from members of the trans and gender diverse community with lived experience in a Listening Circle format. Listening Circles enable personal and nuanced conversations in a safe learning environment. This event will be in-person only at the UNSW Kensington Campus, with a light lunch provided.
• LGBTQIA+ Neurodiverse Experiences, Thursday 26 September (hybrid)
• Rainbow Families, Tuesday 22 October (hybrid).

Register now.

LGBTQIA+ Allyship@UNSW

We are building a community of students and staff who are committed to being allies to the LGBTQIA+ community at UNSW. These workshops develop capacity to adjust behaviours, address discrimination and leverage support services to confidentially assist staff and students within LGBTQIA+ communities.

Waitlists are open for remaining sessions this year:

• Thursday 27 June (online)
• Wednesday 16 October (in person).

Register for a waitlist.

Self-paced modules

SBS Inclusion Program

These four modules build participant knowledge about inclusion in general as well as specific diversity dimensions, including gender equity, cultural diversity and disability:

• Self-paced – available for self-enrolment online at any time. Each course will take around 20–30 minutes to complete.   

Enrol now.

More ways to support inclusion at UNSW

• Download and use the Culturally Inclusive Calendar when planning and scheduling your events and meetings.
• Use our accessible communication guidelines and resources when planning events, in communications and day-to-day work:
  • The Brand Hub’s inclusive language guide (in the UNSW Writing Style Guide) and accessible brand templates
  • Accessible and Inclusive Events Hub
  • Accessibility website.
• Engage the Students as Partners Consultative Group (SCON) or EDI Staff Consultative Group for feedback from community members with diverse lived experiences on projects or initiatives.
• SpeakUp when you see or experience unacceptable behaviour.
• Share this information with your colleagues and encourage your teams to complete the suite of learning and development programs.

These training programs are managed and delivered by Access, Equity and Inclusion (Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement). If you have any questions about these learning opportunities, email access_equity_inclusion@unsw.edu.au.