HWEI Submission

This page is dedicated to resources, materials and relevant supporting collateral for participating organisations.

HWEI Foundation Submission

This part of the submission is an application for Bronze Tier Status within the current iteration (2024 – 2028). If you have already obtained this status within the current iteration, there is no need to complete this component; and you may focus on your HWEI Advanced Submission. If you are unsure, please reply to this email or speak with your Relationship Manager.

Submitters must obtain Bronze Tier Status within the Foundation Submission in order to successfully submit the Advanced Submission.

Pride in Health + Wellbeing member organisations can now fast-track their Foundation results and submit for Bronze at any time between 1 June 2026 – 1 December 2026.

HWEI Advanced Submission

This part of the submission is an application for Silver or Gold Tier Status, covering work completed between 1st January 2026 – 31st December 2026.

This application can be completed and submitted between Monday, 11 January 2027 – Monday, 1 February 2027.

HWEI Collaboration Worksheets

This Excel workbook can be utilised by your team internally, for your ongoing work; tracking; and completion of the Index. It is not a requirement, nor does it need to be included with your Submission. It is an extra proviso for your internal collaboration, whether the Index will be completed by an individual or by group effort.

It includes three tabs:

  1. Grid: a consolidated breakdown of the points metrics within both the Foundation and Advanced Submission
  2. Foundation: for collation of work within this part of the HWEI Submission
  3. Advanced: for collation of work within this part of the HWEI Submission
  • Please note: This spreadsheet is not to be used as your Submission document.

HWEI Factsheet – HWEI As A Roadmap

The HWEI contains a set of criteria that empowers organisations to develop their LGBTQ+ inclusive service delivery strategies and action plans, through an evidence-based approach, guided by best practice insights from national and global trends. Organisations can use the criteria solely for planning or may also have their work audited through the Submission process.

This roadmap walks you through those key areas of LGBTQ+ inclusive service delivery practice; and is designed to help you set up a plan, using the HWEI Submissions criteria as a guide, stepping you through each section.

PiHW Toolkit – HWEI Submission Participation

This Toolkit provides insight to the benefits of HWEI participations, including case studies from participating organisations. It also provides advice regarding things to consider when completing your HWEI Submission, including resources provided, evidence provision, (suggested) detailed timelines, and more.

This will give you the information you need to develop a business case in order to get approval to participate, and liaise with your senior leadership team, internal communications team, and other key stakeholders, to develop your action plan.

ACON Privacy Policy and ACON Research Data Security Policy

Both our Privacy Policy and Security Policy documents are provided to support the strict guidelines we adhere to when accepting Submissions; and any confidential data, documents or information provided within them to support the required criteria.

This will give you the information you need to develop a business case in order to get approval to participate, and liaise with your senior leadership team, internal communications team, and other key stakeholders, to develop your action plan.who only wish to participate in the HWEI Submission process, National Survey, or both. This membership tier will also give organisations access to some online, member-only publications, factsheets, video library, and a LGBTQ+ inclusion eLearning module. 

Submission Deadlines

🗓 Foundation Submissions: Accepted year-round.

Pride in Health + Wellbeing members can fast-track their Foundation Submission at any time between 1 June – 1 December.
🗓 Advanced Submissions:
📌 Deadline: 5:00pm AEDT Monday, 1 February 2027.
⚠ No extensions will be granted to ensure fairness in benchmarking.

Tier Entry Points

To achieve Bronze Tier Status within the AWEI Foundation Submission, participating organisations must obtain 70% of allocated points. This is 35 points out of 50 points.

To achieve Silver Tier Status within the AWEI Advanced Submission, participating organisations must obtain 40% of allocated points. This is 72 points out of 100 points.

To achieve Gold Tier Status within the AWEI Advanced Submission, participating organisations must obtain 60% of allocated points. This is 60 points out of 100 points.

Recognition & Results

  • Tier rankings (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) are announced at the Annual Pride in Health + Wellbeing Awards, where top-performing organisations are recognised for their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
  • Formal results, including individual benchmarking reports, are sent directly to all submitting organisations after the awards. For Foundation Submissions that are fast-tracked and submitted between June and December, results are provided as soon as the review and marking process is complete.

Need Support?

For guidance and resources to assist with your submission, visit our HWEI FAQs or contact our team at hwei@acon.org.au or call (02) 9206 2139.

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