Pride in Metro North creating a safe and inclusive environment

Launch of Pride in Metro North

Pride in Metro North is part of Metro North’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and patients regardless of their sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics or sexual orientation.

It has achieved a number of positive changes already, such as inclusive bathroom signage at the RBWH and Caboolture and the use of gender-neutral language in some patient information.

Pride in Metro North Executive Sponsor Grant Carey-Ide welcomes the Pride in Metro North initiative and the support it provides to the Metro North LGBTQIA+ community.

“When every member of our staff feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, we create an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and ultimately better patient outcomes,” Grant said.

Pride in Metro North provides a safe-space and forum for collaboration and to share experiences for LGBTQIA+ people, to ensure Metro North is an inclusive space for our staff, our patients and their families and carers.

It also provides advice on matters affecting LGBTQIA+ people, including advocating for improvements in our services and facilities.

Pride in Metro North Chair, Michael Wilson says the initiative is a further example of how Metro North is embracing diversity, equity and inclusion.

“I urge everyone at Metro North to join us – whether it’s by becoming an active member of the working group, participating in events, or by being an ally and standing in solidarity with your LGBTQIA+ colleagues, clients and consumers,” he said.