Programs include:
- Tailored Active Inclusion Training
- Upstander and Anti-Racism Training
- Consultation on policies, programs and initiatives
- Research on student and staff experiences
- Coordination of partnerships and pilot initiatives.
Services can be tailored for:
- Executive leaders and governing bodies
- Academic and professional staff
- Student services and support teams
- Equity, diversity and inclusion practitioners
- Community engagement teams
- Student leaders and peer mentors.
Evidence-Informed, Practice-Focused
Our approach brings together applied experience and academic expertise.
Welcoming Australia facilitators have extensive experience designing and delivering training, workshops and community engagement programs across community organisations, universities, government agencies, local councils, sporting clubs and workplaces.
Our team also includes scholars and researchers working across:
- Community psychology
- Sociology
- Social research and evaluation
- Intercultural relations and interculturalism
- Community engagement and social cohesion
- Belonging and inclusion
This combination of practical and academic expertise ensures our training is grounded in contemporary evidence while remaining relevant, interactive and action-oriented.
Our Approach
Our work is informed by a systems perspective, recognising that inclusion, equity and belonging are shaped not only by individuals, but also by relationships, institutions, policies and broader social contexts. Research conducted by members of our team highlights the importance of understanding people’s experiences within the complex networks of relationships, communities and systems that influence participation, wellbeing and success. It also emphasises that meaningful change requires attention to both institutional structures and the lived experiences of individuals.
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