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At the AFAC24 conference this week, our panel 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘶𝘵𝘺, discussed the essential actions workplaces must take under the Sex Discrimination Act to create safer, more inclusive, and respectful environments. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 is essential, and leaders need to reflect on what kind of organisations they want to create and how equality is embedded in their operations. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of any effort to improve gender equality. Policies are important, but real change comes when respect and equality are central to every decision. • 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀—front-line managers must be part of training, and the policies should be co-designed with individuals who have direct experience with the issues. • 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are critical for understanding where progress is being made and where challenges persist. People will share if they trust that action will follow. • 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 are key: ongoing training is necessary, and communication about these issues must come from leadership. It's about creating a culture where harmful behaviours, no matter how small, are not normalised. • 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺: Ensuring that those raising issues are supported throughout the process, including being clear on confidentiality and the next steps, is crucial. Thank you to our wonderful moderator Erin Liston-Abel MBA GAICD (AFAC), and to our incredible panellists Dr Anna Cody (Australian Human Rights Commission), Commissioner Jeremy Smith AFSM (Tasmania Fire Service), Sally Woolford (Diversity Consulting Inc), and Matthew Longland (Sydney Trains) for sharing their insights and helping us explore the opportunities and challenges of accelerating gender equality across sectors. #GenderEquality #EverydayRespect #Inclusion #AFAC24 #PositiveDuty Kristen Hilton Annika Freyer Caroline Tjoa Onella C. Cassie Lindsey

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be speaking at AFAC24 Conference and Exhibition, powered by INTERSCHUTZ, Australasia's largest and most comprehensive emergency management event. I'll be part of a fabulous panel with Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody, Commissioner Jeremy Smith (Tasmania Fire) and Matthew Longland (Transport NSW) talking about Embracing our Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act. AFAC24 takes place at the Sydney International Convention from 3-6 September for an incredible opportunity to learn, collaborate, and explore the latest advancements in emergency management. afacconference.com.au #positiveduty #afac24 #diversity #inclusion #culture #fireandemergencyservices

NAIDOC Week runs from 7 July – 14 July to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Head to the National NAIDOC website to stay up to date with events happening near you and explore this year's powerful theme, Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud: https://lnkd.in/g9kZmcP3 Access this year's education resources: https://lnkd.in/gEByvexB #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek2024 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC #Reconciliation

Uncomfortable truth: silence rarely implies consent. One of the most valuable lessons I've learned as a leader is this: just because no one in the meeting spoke up, shared a different view, or voiced any kind of objection, does not mean they agreed with what was said or decided. Silence in meetings often indicates people don't feel safe, or don't think it's worthwhile, to speak up. So, they stay quiet instead. What would you add? #leadership #employeeexperience #employeeengagement #psychologicalsafety #silence ----------------------------- Hi there, I'm Shane.  With a decade+ in senior leadership roles, I share insights on leadership, flexible work, retention, culture, burnout, psychosocial hazards, and more. If you'd like to be notified when I post, visit my profile and click the bell to 'subscribe'. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in my posts, along with the things I comment on and react to, are my own. I make no claims to represent my employer in any capacity on this platform. Lastly, to help me comply with my employer's code of conduct, please ensure your engagement with my content is professional and respectful.

Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging to no one’. The Mabo case ran for 10 years and the High Court of Australia decided that terra nullius should not have been applied to Australia. This decision recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have rights to the land – rights that existed before the British arrived and can still exist today. The Mabo decision was a turning point for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights, because it acknowledged their unique connection with the land. It also led to the Australian Parliament passing the Native Title Act in 1993. Native title is the legal recognition that some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have rights to, and interests in, certain land because of their traditional laws and customs. Sadly, Eddie Mabo died 5 months before the historic decision came on 3 June 1992 that ‘native title’ did exist and it was up to the people of Mer to determine who owned the land. 📌Learn more about Mabo Day: https://bit.ly/3fzyxlM #Reconciliation #NRW2024 #NowMoreThanEver