Diversity, equity and inclusion
Holdsworth is committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms. We welcome and respect people of every race, culture, language, faith, age, gender, sexuality, ability and background, whether they receive our services or work with us.
We believe our community is stronger for its diversity.
As part of this work, Holdsworth is a member of Pride in Health + Wellbeing and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, and is registered with ACON’s Welcome Here Project. We also provide inclusion training and education for our team, so we can recognise and support people with non-visible disabilities.
What we stand for
Everyone belongs
Diversity makes our community stronger. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion rests on four pillars.
- Inclusive culture: We build a culture where people of every identity, background and experience are welcome, respected and valued. This applies to the people we support, our team and our volunteers.
- Equal opportunities: We work to remove barriers so that everyone has fair access to our services, our programs and our workplace, with the support they need to take part.
- Continuous learning: We actively engage in education, training, and open conversations to promote inclusivity and address unconscious bias.
- Community & impact: We work with people from diverse communities across the Eastern Suburbs. Their voices shape our programs and keep them relevant to the people we serve.
Our commitment to LGBTIQ+ inclusion
Welcome here
We welcome, include and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people, and create environments where they feel safe, respected and valued. Our commitment includes team member training on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, policy design and respect for people’s names and pronouns.
Holdsworth is registered with ACON’s Welcome Here Project as a Welcoming Place. Look for the Welcome Here sticker at our premises.
We are also a member of Pride in Health+Wellbeing and measure our progress against its Health + Wellbeing Equality Index (HWEI), a national index of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in health and wellbeing services. We have achieved Bronze Service Provider recognition and are working towards the next level.
We do not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.
Welcome Here Project
We’re a registered Welcoming Place for LGBTQIA+ people.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
We’re a Sunflower member, supporting people with hidden disabilities.
