The awards ceremony – its largest ever iteration – was held at ICC Sydney on Friday night, recognising organisations across Australia that have advanced equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
This year’s awards saw ICC Sydney move up a tier for its inclusive efforts, rising from silver to gold. The Star Entertainment Group remained in the highest possible platinum tier.
Qantas was recognised alongside ICC Sydney in the gold tier.
“ICC Sydney’s Same Same Collective’s work is essential in helping us to reach the next level of inclusive practices,” said ICC Sydney’s chief people officer, Luke Fleming.
“The application was comprehensive and included engaging our active LGBTQIA+ employee network to identify strategies to further raise the bar for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
“From increasing visibility and support for transgender and gender diverse team members, to creating awareness and education opportunities focused both internally and externally to support our clients in delivering events — our team thoroughly audited our practices to remove any barriers to diversity and inclusion.”
ICC Sydney’s CEO, Adam Mather-Brown, said the venue’s mission was to make a difference.
“We do this by continually shaping an inclusive workplace for our team members and visitors,” he said.
“Everyone who arrives through our doors should feel respected, welcomed and have a sense of belonging.
“Achieving gold reaffirms our team’s dedication to continuing to meet the highest national standards with regards to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.”
