THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE 2024 AUSTRALIAN LGBTQ+ INCLUSION AWARDS

PLATINUM SPONSOR
KPMG

KPMG Australia is one of the leading professional services firms in the country, offering a wide range of audit, tax, and advisory services to clients across various industries. With over 10,000 employees spread across 17 offices across Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, KPMG Australia is committed to delivering high-quality services that help clients navigate complex business challenges and achieve their goals.

The firm’s culture is built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and collaboration, with a focus on providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters innovation and creativity. KPMG Australia is also committed to giving back to the community through various corporate social responsibility initiatives, including volunteering, fundraising, and pro bono work.

KPMG Australia’s expertise spans across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, energy and natural resources, government, and more. The firm’s services include audit and assurance, tax, deal advisory, management consulting, risk consulting, and legal services. Overall, KPMG Australia is a trusted advisor to many of the country’s leading businesses, providing them with the insights, expertise, and support they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

GOLD SPONSOR
AMAZON WEB SERVICES

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Diverse teams help us think bigger, and differently, about the products and services that we build for our customers and the day-to-day nature of our workplace.

SILVER SPONSOR
Salesforce

Salesforce is cloud-based CRM software that makes it easier for companies to find more prospects, close more deals, and connect with customers in a whole new way, so they can provide them with amazing service at scale.

Equality is a core value, and part of who we are as a company. We believe that when we build a workplace that reflects the world around us, we accelerate innovation and better serve our customers and millions of Trailblazers around the world.

We promote an open and inclusive culture that empowers employees to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. Along with all our Equality Groups, Outforce also educates our Salesforce ecosystem on how diversity and inclusion create business success. We are out and proud, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer) members and allies, and we celebrate our pride all around the world.

SILVER SPONSOR
Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance is one of the world’s pre-eminent law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations. We provide them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

At Clifford Chance we see inclusion as a core value of the firm and also of the law. We understand that diversity and inclusion are good for our staff and their families, our firm and our clients, and society. We believe that to help achieve these values we have to be champions of, and campaigners for them across our firm, with our clients, and in the world.

BRONZE SPONSOR
Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is delighted to sponsor the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards. We work with sophisticated clients, who expect our teams to reflect their own. We are proud of our respectful and inclusive environment which helps people thrive, and were honoured to be named a ‘Platinum Small Employer’ in 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Every year the bar continues to be raised as organisations like ours seek to do more. This event, which acknowledges and supports efforts for greater equality and inclusion in the workplace, is crucial. We congratulate everyone involved for the role you play in making Australia’s workplaces safer and more inclusive.

BRONZE SPONSOR
AMPOL

At Ampol, our motivation and purpose of Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow, come from the people, businesses, industries and communities we engage with.  

We’re proud of our culture built on respect, acceptance, and celebration of our uniqueness. Creating an inclusive workplace allows different perspectives to be shared, which encourages innovation to flourish. By allowing our team members to bring their authentic selves to work, they feel a sense of belonging and purpose that benefits everyone. 

Ampol is delighted to sponsor the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards and celebrate those who continue to drive positive impacts in workplace inclusion and equality. 

BRONZE SPONSOR
WESTPAC

At Westpac, we believe that everyone has the right to be their whole, authentic selves wherever they work, live or do business. We’re proud to support the LGBTQ+ community, our customers and employees to thrive and feel a sense of belonging. 

Our commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community is showcased through our trusted employee community (Westpac Pride), providing education and awareness opportunities, actively speaking up in the moments that matter, and celebrating important days of significance.

Westpac is thrilled to supporting the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards in 2024 and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.  

DIGITAL SPONSOR
NBN

At nbn, our vision is that everyone feels safe, included, and comfortable being their true and authentic selves at work. We listen to our LGBTQ+ employees for insights on how to improve and benchmark ourselves against the Australian Workplace Equality Index, earning consecutive Gold employer distinctions. NBN are proud to be the Digital Sponsor for the 2024 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

We welcome LGBTQ+ community members to join nbn. If you need support or have questions, our Talent Acquisition team can help at recruitment@nbnco.com.au 

VENUE SPONSOR
American Express

American Express’ vision is to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. In fulfilling that vision, we see the diversity of backgrounds and experiences as the fuel to drive the innovation needed to deliver our best for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

We are committed to being a global leader in inclusion and diversity, proudly backing LGBTQ+ colleagues. American Express has been a champion of LGBTQ+ inclusion for many years and we proudly support the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards to recognise organisations that strive to drive positive impact in workplace inclusion and equality initiatives.

BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Endeavour Group

At Endeavour Group, inclusivity is one of our core values. We create the spaces, places and moments where everyone feels safe, welcome and encouraged to truly be themselves.  

We are proud to have received Bronze Tier status for AWEI, and also be a Bronze sponsor of the 2024 Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards, celebrating the incredible impact individuals and businesses have made across Australia for LGBTQ+ inclusion in our workplaces. 

Learn more about our People Promise here.

MEDIA PARTNER
SBS

SBS exists to promote the understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in Australia and explores issues and stories from the LGBTIQ+ community across TV, radio and online, as a part of our commitment to promote a more cohesive and inclusive Australian society. 

SBS is incredibly proud to be the Media Partner for the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards, celebrating and awarding Australia’s top organisations for LGBTIQ+ Inclusion. 

LGBTIQ+ award events are so important to recognise and reward the individuals and networks that have made a significant impact within their workplaces.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNER
OUT LEADERSHIP

Out Leadership is the world’s premier global LGBTQ+ business advisory that harnesses the power of business to drive LGBTQ+ equality through talent development, advocacy, research, thought leadership and networking, working closely with many of the world’s greatest companies. To get involved with or join Out Leadership contact: info@outleadership.com

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
DOWSON TURCO LAWYERS
JOHN HOLLAND

For more information please contact Elaine Czulkowski, Associate Director, Operations, Events & Partnerships, eczulkowski@acon.org.au