153.DEFGLIS Supporting & Representing Defence Force LGBTI People & Families

<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Racheal and I spoke about;</p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">How and why DEFGLIS started</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Who DEFGLIS support and represent</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How DEFGLIS has changed and evolved over the years</li> <li class="MsoNormal">The impact DEFGLIS has had on the lives of LGBTI Defence members and their families</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Why it is important to have a group like DEFGLIS</li> <li class="MsoNormal">The safe and secure space DEFGLIS offers for LGBTI members and their families</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Why DEFGLIS are working to stamp out discrimination in the workplace</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Some of the ways DEFGLIS have helped change Defence policy & practices</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Why it is so important DEFGLIS continue to advocate for policy change</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How DEFGLIS help connect the LGBTI defence community</li> <li class="MsoNormal">The impact of not feeling as though you can come to work as your whole self creates</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Why feeling misunderstood or unsupported at work leads to a reduction in output and how that impacts capability</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How to be an ally for fellow defence families who are part of the LGBTI community</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How those who are part of the LGBTI Defence community can reach out for help and support</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">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;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Website- https://www.defglis.com.au/</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DEFGLIS</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/defglis/</p> <p class="Ms