Treasurer Jim Chalmers has told OUTinPerth that the government’s upcoming jobs and skills summit will include consideration of the unique challenges some people in the LGBTIQA+ communities face. “We recognise that many LGBTIQA+ Australians often face a range of unique challenges when it comes to secure employment.” Chalmers said, following concerns from rights advocates that […]
Just.Equal Australia has expressed concern that the employment and workplace challenges facing LGBTIQA+ people may not be raised at the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit. The Summit Issues Paper, released on August 17th , covers employment and workplace issues faced by women, First Nations people, people with disability, older Australians, migrants and refugees, and […]
Victoria* was working as a sales representative for a manufacturing company for only two weeks before the bullying started. At first, her trainer, Jenny*, made snide remarks like “Hanging out by yourself again this weekend, hey?” and “Oh, you’re eating that for lunch!” While she initially dismissed Jenny’s nastiness and thought it would soon pass, […]
Thailand’s capital is set to hold a trans and gender diverse focused job fair on Transgender Day of Visibility this month. Trak Trans Empowerment will host the Trans Friendly Job Fair in Bangkok on March 31st, with a mission to fight discrimination in the workplace for trans and gender diverse people. Community organisations such as […]
We’re looking for a competent, passionate and dedicated Business Development Manager to attract advertisers and businesses to collaborate with OUTinPerth. OUTinPerth is one of Australia’s leading LGBTI magazines and websites. We provide information about fashion, music, lifestyle, culture and the arts, as well as the latest news about key local, national and global political and […]
In India, the government has proposed a benefits system with the aim of helping families support transgender children. The schemes, due to begin next year, would include a benefit of 1000 rupees (around 20 Australian dollars) a month to the parents of transgender and gender non-binary children. Families whose income is below a set amount […]
