Would you like to be part of building an inclusive workplace at Whiddon where you will have a voice to change perspectives on cultural identity all whilst having fun and connecting with other team members? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to join our Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Recently during Harmony week we invited you to attend our Diversity and Inclusion BBQ where you were introduced to members of A Human Agency (A-HA). A-HA who are assisting us to create greater awareness of diversity and inclusion in all our homes at Eastern Park. Following the BBQ a number of team members attended Listening Sessions with A-HA where you provided feedback and ideas on building cultural awareness and inclusion.
Whiddon listened to your feedback and ideas and are excited to announce we have created a Diversity and Inclusion Committee with the vision that this Committee will reflect the diversity of all employees and contribute to building an inclusive workplace at Eastern Park.
To help establish the D&I Committee we are calling for nominations from team members who would like to be part of this exciting opportunity! There are five positions available with one person representing each of our homes. The D&I Committee will meet monthly (paid time) where you will act as Whiddon Cultural Advisors putting a voice to practical ideas in how we can celebrate all our different cultures and to help build a sense of belonging within the Whiddon Community.
In more exciting news, to prepare for the upcoming Diwali festival we are setting up a special Diwali Working Group who will lead the planning for this celebration at Whiddon Easton Park. There are five positions available, and we encourage anyone who is familiar with Diwali to nominate themselves! The Diwali Working Group may involve:
- Providing recipes to be cooked onsite at Whiddon
- Planning and sourcing special decorations for our Homes
- Ideas on how to educate the broader community about this festival
- Ideas on how to share the celebration with residents
We want to create something special for all who are rostered to work on their festival days, so stay tuned for a call out for the next cultural working group.
To nominate to be part of either the D&I Committee or the Diwali Working Group please send an email to jobs@whiddon.com.au and include a few sentences on how you would contribute to building a diversity action plan which celebrates the different culture at Whiddon or how you would like to help celebrate Whiddon’s Diwali celebrations.