Pride in Practice: From Policy to PPE
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM |
| McBerns Papers Room - Newcastle Racecourse |
Overview
Pride in Water - Zoe Kennedy, Program Lead
Details
Move beyond Pride 101 and discover how LGBTIQA+ inclusion is shaped by everyday workplace decisions, from onboarding forms and recruitment language to EAP services, PPE and bathroom access on remote jobs. Drawing on insights from across the water sector, Zoé Kennedy will unpack practical changes that strengthen psychological safety and help organisations embed inclusion meaningfully. Through live polls, honest discussion and plain-language guidance, participants will gain simple tools to audit current practices and access best-practice resources. Managers, operators and HR leaders will leave with concrete actions to take back to their teams, plus dedicated time for questions and shared learning.
Speaker
Zoé Kennedy
Program Lead
Pride In Water
Pride in Practice: From Policy to PPE
9:50 AM - 10:20 AMBiography
Zoé Kennedy is the Program Lead for Pride in Water, Australia's LGBTIQA+ network for the water sector. With more than 20 years' experience in diversity and inclusion, Zoé works alongside water utilities, government agencies, and industry bodies to build workplaces where everyone can show up safely and fully. A regular presenter at WIOA and sector conferences, Zoé is known for making inclusion practical, interactive, and relevant to both office and field-based teams. She brings lived experience as a queer woman and a genuine knack for turning complex conversations into clear, actionable next steps.
