At Victoria Police we embrace the diversity of our employees and are proud to work with our LGBTIQA+ members.
Representing Victoria's LGBTIQA+ communities in our workforce helps us create trust with our community. It also allows us to provide a fair policing service.
We have a variety of networks to support our LGBTIQA+ colleagues and allies, and at all times support an inclusive and fair workplace.
Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ employee networks
There are currently two LGBTIQA+ networks for Victoria Police employees and allies. Any employees can join, including:
- police officers
- protective services officers (PSO)
- Victorian Public Service (VPS) employees
- police custody officers (PCO).
VP PRIDE employee network
VP PRIDE represents a diverse range of employees who identify as LGBTIQA+ or allies.
VP PRIDE has members from all types of ranks and classifications, job descriptions, and locations across the business.
VP PRIDE provides a supportive and consultative forum to raise any concerns with:
- workplace culture
- policy updates, and
- advocating to senior leadership.
VP PRIDE members also:
- contribute to LGBTIQA+ focused initiatives
- create a mentor network
- coordinate education and training for LGBTIQA+ employees and allies
- advocate for organisational support for participation in recognised significant LGBTIQA+ dates and events.
Trans and Gender Diverse Employee Network (TAGDEN)
Our Trans and Gender Diverse Employee Network was created by and for our trans and gender diverse employees.
TAGDEN creates a safe space for trans and gender diverse employees to:
- connect
- raise awareness about trans and gender diverse communities
- discuss policy improvements
- advocate to senior leadership
- discuss any concerns with workplace culture.
Parents and Caregivers of Trans and Gender Diverse Children Network (PACTAG)
Our Parents and Caregivers of Trans and Gender Diverse Children Network (PACTAG) was created by, and for all, parents and caregivers of:
- transgender
- non-binary
- gender diverse, and
- gender questioning people.
The mission of PACTAG is to create a safe space for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse children to come together.
PACTAG enables the parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse children to:
- meet one another
- share resources
- share stories
- increase visibility
- advocate for improved supports and services.
Victoria Police LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2024
The Victoria Police LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Action Plan 2023–2024 is part of the Victoria Police Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2023–2030.
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