In this week's podcast episode and as part of Pride month, I re-release my chat with Racheal Cosgrove, President of DEFGLIS, the Defence LGBTI Information Service.
Racheal and I spoke about;
- How and why DEFGLIS started
- Who DEFGLIS support and represent
- How DEFGLIS has changed and evolved over the years
- The impact DEFGLIS has had on the lives of LGBTI Defence members and their families
- Why it is important to have a group like DEFGLIS
- The safe and secure space DEFGLIS offers for LGBTI members and their families
- Why DEFGLIS are working to stamp out discrimination in the workplace
- Some of the ways DEFGLIS have helped change Defence policy & practices
- Why it is so important DEFGLIS continue to advocate for policy change
- How DEFGLIS help connect the LGBTI defence community
- The impact of not feeling as though you can come to work as your whole self creates
- Why feeling misunderstood or unsupported at work leads to a reduction in output and how that impacts capability
- How to be an ally for fellow defence families who are part of the LGBTI community
- How those who are part of the LGBTI Defence community can reach out for help and support
If you would like to find out more information about DEFGLIS or pass on the links to someone who might be interested, there are a few ways to do so;
Website- https://www.defglis.com.au/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DEFGLIS
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/defglis/
Ready to join the Military Life community? Click through the link to get connected xx www.militarylife.com.au
