Merri Health 2022 Annual Report | Page 58

LGBTIQA + Communities Safe and Inclusive Services

We support LGBTIQA + communities by providing safe , high-quality services that are inclusive for all people including employees and staff .
We celebrate the contribution from LGBTIQA + communities and promote respect , equality and inclusion .
We want to ensure we raise awareness and continue to actively work to address health inequalities and discrimination experienced by LGBTIQA + communities
Merri Health is proudly a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation since 2014 .
RAINBOW TICK ACCREDITATION
This means we continue to meet all six standards outlined for accreditation . We also have policies and procedures in place to ensure everyone feels comfortable accessing our service .
Merri Health ’ s LGBTIQA + working group ensures the organisation demonstrate inclusive practises and is responsive to changing environments .
The working group also oversees the continuous improvement in our Rainbow Tick areas and facilitates staff training .
ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITIES
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