Our Workforce
Our committed and diverse workforce continues to grow as we respond with inclusive and flexible work environments to support the needs of our staff .
OUR GROWTH
During the 2021-22 financial year our workforce grew 6.7 % to 429 , up from 401 .
Of our workforce 82.75 % identify as female , 14.69 % identify as male and 1.4 % identify as gender diverse .
Staff fly their rainbow colours to support LGBTIQA + communities
INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
As a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation , we have a strong commitment to providing safe , respectful and inclusive environments for all . The rich diversity of our staff , clients and community is the driving force behind this .
We provide education and training to address health inequalities and discrimination including :
• inclusive practice training focusing on cultural and linguistic diverse communities
• LGBTIQA + inclusive practise training
• cultural appreciation training focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• upstander training
• responding to vulnerability training
FLEXIBLE WORKFORCE
Flexible work arrangements support gender equality and inclusive workforce participation . All staff members can access flexible working arrangements , currently there ’ s more than 300 .
TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We provide mandatory and optional training for all staff to support professional learning and development and promote a safe and inclusive work culture . Our Learning Management System provides 127 different training modules and a further 194 we can purchase .
This year , Merri Health invested in 50 frontline leaders through a Leadership Development Course to give them tools to build confidence , increase resilience , improve collaboration , empower individuals and build capability . External professional development training was also provided to 20 senior leaders .
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are a highly valued extension of our workforce and contribute to many programs , including helping clients at home , in groups and at community events .
ABOUT US
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Volunteer opportunities were limited by COVID restrictions and our active volunteers declined . Relaunching our volunteer program with a new framework is a focus for next year .