We need visible allies in the health sector because…
We need to see people leading by example and role modelling inclusive language and behaviours.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
Seeing is believing.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
It makes LGBTIQ+ people feel safe, feel valued and feel seen.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
Accessing care puts everyone in a position of vulnerability – when this is compounded by historical personal and systemic negative experiences with healthcare, our communities may avoid care, leading to worse health outcomes.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
We don’t always know where to ask questions.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
Our ability to access healthcare is regulated/legislated.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
Visibility and the safety it provides allows us to feel confident that we will not be discriminated against, will not have to educate or advocate for our rights in times in stress and poor health, and can be honest about our health and our needs.
We need visible allies in the health sector because…
Visibility is healthcare in action.
Visibility, inclusion, leadership, and support can all come from visible and vocal allies. To assist organisations across the health, wellbeing, and human services sector we established our Rainbow Allies Initiative:
How to set up a Rainbow Ally Network
We often get asked how to set up an Ally Network, and how to engage staff in a meaningful way. To help you establish, train and maintain your Ally network we have the following range of resources:
- Rainbow Ally Network Guide (e-publication) with advice on:
- What is an Ally?
- What Makes a Good Ally?
- LGBTQ Health Statistics
- Business Case for an Ally Network
- Setting up your Ally Network
- Training your staff, and
- Visibility
- Ally Posters – show your staff, service users and the general public you have a network
- Merchandise – highlight your visible allies – who is part of the network and who to ask questions:
- Ally Badges
- Ally Retractable ID card holders
- Ally postcards
- and more!
Get started with your Rainbow Ally Starter Pack or expand your existing network with our workplace Rainbow Ally Expansion Packs.
| Rainbow Ally Starter Pack | Rainbow Ally Expansion Pack – 50 | Rainbow Ally Expansion Pack – 100 |
| + WE’RE WITH YOU – Establishing a Rainbow Ally Network eGuide + 20x Ally Postcards + 20x Pronoun Postcards + 20x Ally Badges or retractable ID card holders + 5x Posters + eResources: – Rainbow Ally eBadges – Sample Terms of Reference – Network recruitment poster – Social media frames – Sample pledge – Sample press release + Organisational listing on our Rainbow Ally page. | + 50x Ally Postcard + 50x Pronoun Postcard + 50 x Ally badges or Retractable ID card holders + 10 x Posters | + 100x Ally postcards + 100x Pronoun Postcards + 100x Ally Badges or Retractable ID card holders + 20 x Posters |