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 2022 SUBMISSION DATES
We can accept AWEI Submissions between Monday, 10th January 2022 and Friday 11th February 2022 for hand-delivered, couriered or mailed submissions (hard copies, USB, etc).
- Pride in Diversity – AWEI Submissions
414 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Deadline for large file transfer program URL (Including but not limited to Dropbox, Google Docs, Parcel Post, SharePoint or any other internally approved large file transfer system) midnight Saturday 12th February 2022.
-
- Send to AWEI@prideindiversity.com.au with a copy to dhough@acon.org.au
- Note: File attachments will not be accepted within emails. Pride in Diversity will take no responsibility for attachments sent via email.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTERS
Please ensure that you have signed up to the following newsletter – this will ensure that you receive all relevant information and updates in terms of the up and coming AWEI period.
Click here to sign up or go to: http://eepurl.com/tT7vf
OPTIONAL AWEI EMPLOYEE SURVEY
To learn more about participating in the AWEI Employee Survey or to request your unique Survey URL for participation, click here.
The Survey URL will be sent out from Monday 1st November 2021. The Survey will close at C.O.B. on Friday 11th February 2022.
A preview draft is available through the link above.
AWEI 2022 SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS
AWEI for Small Employers (500 or less employees)
- AWEI 2022 Small Employers (500 or less employees) Submission Document Doc 1 of 1: click here to download
- AWEI 2022 Small Employers Evidence and Scoring Guideline: click here to download
Standard AWEI (501 or more employees)
- AWEI 2022 (501 or more Employees) Submission Document – Doc 1 of 1: click here to download
- AWEI 2022 Evidence and Scoring Guideline: click here to download
Please refer to the AWEI Tools and Support page for resources to help you with your submission. Alternatively, you may contact us here.
Platinum Projects
Click here to download the Guide to Platinum Projects and Submission Documentation.
This document serves as a guide only, identifying the key components of a Platinum Project proposal and submission document. You are welcome to add as much additional detail as you like, providing these components have been covered.
Platinum Project submissions must be received by Pride in Diversity no later than 10 December 2021. You will be notified of approval.
2022 Individual Award Nomination Forms
Please consider nominating a colleague or campaign for their outstanding contributions to LGBTQ inclusion within the LGBTQ Inclusion Awards categories listed below.
Click here to view categories and nomination forms.
For more information regarding this awards, please contact awei@prideindiversity.com.au
2022 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.
Small Employer AWEI (500 or less Employees) Document Revisions
| Date | Document | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2021 | AWEI 2022 Small Employer (500 or less employees) - Doc. 1 of 1 | 1.0 | General annual update to submission, significant changes noted in red text within questions. |
| 30/06/2021 | AWEI 2022 Small Employer Evidence and Scoring Guidelines - Doc. 1 of 1 | 1.0 | General annual update to document, significant changes noted in red text within questions. |
Standard AWEI (501 or more Employees) Document Revisions
| Date | Document | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2021 | AWEI 2022 Standard Employer (501 or more employees) - Doc. 1 of 1 | 1.0 | General annual update to submission, significant changes noted in red text within questions. |
| 30/06/2021 | AWEI 2022 Standard Employer Evidence and Scoring Guidelines - Doc. 1 of 1 | 1.0 | General annual update to document, significant changes noted in red text within questions. |
AWEI Mailing List
Keep up to date with all the latest notifications, includes tips, reminders, press releases, reminders by joining our AWEI Mailing List.
Click here to register.
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.