Our workplaces and behaviour should reflect the VPS values including respect and human rights. Our policies, programs and services should be relevant, inclusive and accessible for all Victorians. As public sector employees, we have a responsibility to make Victoria a safer and more inclusive place for people from diverse backgrounds. Every government policy affects LGBTIQ Victorians, and every government service has LGBTIQ clients. LGBTIQ people have always been part of Victoria and the VPS, although they have not always been acknowledged or treated with respect.
Why is LGBTIQ inclusive language important for VPS employees? By using inclusive language, we demonstrate respect in both our workplaces and in developing and delivering policies, programs and services for all Victorians. It explains how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQ people. The LGBTIQ inclusive language guide is for Victorian Public Sector (VPS) employees. Pdf 115.95 KB Introduction: LGBTIQ inclusive language in the VPS Who is this guide for?
