The Australian Workplace Equality Index
While many Awards Nomination Processes boast a much quicker and less cumbersome submission process, the AWEI is extremely comprehensive and evidence based. Therefore, it does take some time to complete. Employers are asked a series of very specific questions in relation to areas that directly impact inclusion, or the perception thereof, and are required to provide evidence for all responses.
Evidence may entail a detailed description of a process. Alternatively, copies of supporting documentation to validate responses. This ensures that all employers are measured on not only the same criteria, but allows employers the flexibility in their approach to meeting required criteria – providing sufficient evidence is supplied.
As the Index is used for benchmarking purposes, the necessary rigour and submission process provides an accurate gauge regarding the level of inclusivity efforts within the submitting employer organisation.
Already, since its launch in 2010, the Index has witnessed a significant shift in practice and as a result was re-aligned in 2014 to not only match the level of practice currently within Australia but to once again shift it to the next level. The AWEI was realigned once again in 2019.
AWEI 2020 SUBMISSION DATES
We can accept AWEI submissions between Monday 6th January – 5pm Friday 6th March 2020 (or midnight Saturday 7th March 2020 if sending large file transfer URL).
- No later than 5pm, Friday 6th March 2020 for hand-delivered, couriered or mailed submissions (hard copies, USB, etc).
- Deadline for large file transfer program URL (Including but not limited to Dropbox, Google Docs, ParcelPost, SharePoint or any other internally approved large file transfer system) midnight Saturday 7th March 2020 (note: file attachments will not be accepted within emails).
- Send to AWEI@prideindiversity.com.au with a copy to dhough@acon.org.au
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTERS
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OPTIONAL AWEI EMPLOYEE SURVEY
All members of Pride in Diversity and those participating in the AWEI (regardless of membership) will be able to participate in the optional AWEI 2020 survey. As a result of participating, employers will receive high level analysis of your organisational responses (individuals are not identified, only the name of the organisation participating).
To participate, you will need to request a unique URL. While you may request your unique URL at any time, these will not be sent out before Monday 6th January, 2020. Once you have received your unique URL, the survey will be immediately available for distribution along with some sample communications that you can utilise/edit.
To request your unique survey URL for participation in the AWEI2020 survey: click here. Please include your company name, key contact name, email and phone number
The Survey URL will be sent out from Monday 6th January, 2020.
The Survey will close 5pm Friday 6th March, 2020.
To preview a draft of the survey (no responses collected), click here.
AWEI 2020 SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS
AWEI for Small Employers (500 or less employees)
- AWEI 2020 Small Employers (500 or less employees) – Doc 1 of 2 – Employer Participation Details – click here to download
- AWEI 2020 Small Employers (500 or less employees) – Doc 2 of 2 – Annual Submission – click here to download
- AWEI 2020 Small Employers Evidence and Scoring Guideline – click here to download
Standard AWEI (501+ employees)
- AWEI 2020 (501+ Employees) – Doc 1 of 2 – Employer Participation Details – click here to download
- AWEI 2020 (501+ Employees) – Doc 2 of 2 – Standing & Annual Submission – click here to download
- AWEI 2020 Evidence and Scoring Guideline – click here to download
2020 Individual Award Nomination Forms
Individual Award Nomination Forms will be uploaded soon – sign up to the AWEI mailing list to receive notification when these go live.
- 2020 CEO of the Year – click here to download
- 2020 Executive Leadership Award – click here to download
- 2020 External Media Campaign Award – click here to download
- 2020 Network Leader of the Year Award – click here to download
- 2020 OUT Role Model Award – click here to download
- 2020 Sally Webster Ally Award – click here to download
- 2020 Sapphire Inspire Awards (for LGBTQ) Women – click here to download
2020 DOCUMENT REVISIONS
While we have taken every care to proof-read the submission documents extensively, should any minor changes be required this table will document any and all changes made.
Standard AWEI (501+ Employees) Document Revisions
| Date | Document | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/11/2019 | AWEI 2020 Individual Award Nomination Forms | 1.2 | Updated to reflect LGBTQ, in affirmation with the Darlington Statement |
| 18/09/2019 | AWEI 2020 Participation Details - Doc 1 of 2 | 2.0 | Benchmarking options: separations and additions of some industry groups |
| 17/09/2019 | AWEI 2020 (501 or more Employees) – Doc 2 of 2 – Standing & Annual Submission | 1.6 | Q10: Changes made to question regarding evidence |
| 10/09/2019 | AWEI 2020 (501 or more Employees) – Doc 2 of 2 – Standing & Annual Submission | 1.5 | Adjustments made to heading titles; no changes to questions |
| 20/08/2019 | AWEI 2020 (501 or more Employees) – Doc 2 of 2 – Standing & Annual Submission | 1.4 | Q19: Change to evidence requested regarding LGBTIQ representation across other diversity networks |
| 09/07/2019 | AWEI 2020 (501 or more Employees) - Doc 2 of 2 - Standing & Annual Submission | 1.3 | Q34: Adjustment to evidence required. |
| 08/07/2019 | AWEI 2020 (501 or more Employees) - Doc 2 of 2 - Standing & Annual Submission | 1.2 | Q34: 2019 Executive Leadership and Engagement: Removed reference to executive sponsors. This can be any senior leader. |
| 04/07/2019 | AWEI 2020 (501 or more Employees) – Doc 2 of 2 – Standing & Annual Submission | 1.1 | Q6, Q8, Q15, Q17: Updates made; formatting changes throughout |
| 02/07/2019 | All submission documents | 1.0 | |
| 07/11/2019 | Evidence and Scoring Guideline AWEI 2020 | 1.4 | Q34 & Q35: Adjustment made to language, to reflect gender neutral terminology. |
| 01/10/2019 | Evidence and Scoring Guideline AWEI 2020 | 1.3 | Q21 & Q39: Clarification made to providing evidence for these questions Q29: Clarification made to Online Training |
| 17/09/2019 | Evidence and Scoring Guideline AWEI 2020 | 1.2 | Q10: Changes made to question regarding evidence |
| 10/09/2019 | Evidence and Scoring Guideline AWEI 2020 | 1.1 | Addition: A Note for Global Employers |
| 23/08/2019 | Evidence and Scoring Guideline AWEI 2020 | 1.0 |
Small Employer AWEI (500 or less Employees) Document Revisions
| Date | Document | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/09/2019 | AWEI 2020 Participation Details - Doc 1 of 2 | 2.0 | Benchmarking options: separations and additions of some industry groups |
| 18/09/2019 | AWEI 2020 (500 or less Employees) - Doc 2 of 2 | 3.2 | Q10: Changes made to question regarding evidence |
| 10/09/2019 | AWEI 2020 (500 or less Employees) - Doc 2 of 2 | 3.1 | Q1: Removal of requirement of Senior verifying person S6: Update to heading bars reflecting section focus (questions unchanged) |
| 13/08/2019 | AWEI 2020 (500 or less Employees) - Doc 2 of 2 | 3.0 | Q11: Update to evidence requested in Gender Affirmation Leave |
| 10/07/2019 | AWEI 2020 (500 or less Employees) - Doc 2 of 2 | 2.0 | Update to formatting |
| 02/07/2019 | All submission documents | 1.0 | |
| 09/01/2020 | Small Employers Evidence and Scoring Guideline | 1.2 | Q27: Changes and clarifications made to better explain the evidence requested. |
| 01/10/2019 | Small Employers Evidence and Scoring Guideline | 1.1 | Q20 & Q34: Clarification made to providing evidence for these questions Q26: Clarification made to Online Training |
| 10/09/2019 | Small Employers Evidence and Scoring Guideline | 1.0 |
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For more information on the AWEI and Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards event, please contact the Pride in Diversity office on (02) 9206 2139 or at AWEI@prideindiversity.com.au.