Gender diversity training
Recently we attended a fantastic gender diversity training workshop delivered by inside out.
The interactive workshop covered the fundamentals of sex, sexuality and gender, including relevant terminology and research. We explored how homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and discrimination affect people and the importance of actively inclusive environments. We developed together practical ways our program can become or continue to be an inclusive and safe place for young people of all sexualities, genders and variations in sex characteristics.
What was covered:
- InsideOUT – Who we are, what we do
- Relevant statistics & research about rainbow and takatāpui young people’s experiences
- Intro to understanding sex, sexuality and genderdiversity including key concepts such as terminology, pronoun use, transition processes
- Understandings of how discrimination impacts rainbow people when engaging in sport and active recreation
- Scenario based activities to help guide learning around practical implementation of inclusion
- Our top tips on valuing diversity and inclusion of rainbow and takatāpui young people in your programme
- Key questions of the audience
- Additional resources
The workshop was run by InsideOUT, who provide rainbow competency training, professional development, and consultation to workplaces, organisations, and service providers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Auckland Sea Kayaks attended this training alongside the New Zealand Sailing Trust, and we’d like to thank Evelien van Vliet, General Manager of the Trust, for partnering with us to take part ahead of delivering a rainbow youth-specific, multi-day sail and kayak experience.
As a direct outcome of this training, we’ve been able to design and deliver inclusive outdoor adventures exclusively for rainbow youth. These trips offer a safe and affirming space where young people can explore the outdoors without the societal pressures they may face in everyday life. Our goal is to create environments where everyone feels empowered to be themselves, build confidence, and connect with others in a setting that values inclusion, respect, and belonging.
