At Life Without Barriers, our LGBTQIA+ inclusion journey came from humble beginnings. We are proud to be one of the first organisations in Australia to offer same-gender couples the opportunity to become foster carers. Life Without Barriers promotes equity and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ employees, carers, and people we support.
Pride Without Barriers
Pride Without Barriers provides a platform for LGBTQIA+ employees and their allies to connect, share experiences and ideas, and support each other.
Take a look at our Pride Without Barriers YouTube playlist.
LGBTQIA+ inclusive workplace
At Life Without Barriers, our LGBTQIA+ inclusion journey came from humble beginnings as one of the first organisations to offer people in the LGBTQIA+ opportunity to become foster carers. We recognise and respect all the ways relationships and families are found and formed and continue to actively seek people to join our growing network of LGBTQIA+ carers and support our queer staff and the people we support.
Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)
Life Without Barriers is doing its part to make Australian workplaces more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ employees. It [the Index] is a testament to the power of business in influencing organisational culture and broader community attitudes.
Life Without Barriers has participated in the AWEI since 2018. In 2023, we achieved Bronze Employer Recognition for the third time.
"As a queer woman, LGBTQIA+ inclusion is close to my heart. I want to ensure everyone feels they can bring their authentic selves to work each day. We spend most of our waking lives at work; no one should have to check part of themselves at the door."
Image: Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer Award, 2023-2026
Real Stories
"I think that it's so phenomenal that Life Without Barriers as an organisation is showing up in this visible way, not just for the people within our community that have come here from all over the country to march, but for everyone at home."
Life Without Barriers celebrated Our Future at Mardi Gras 2024!
Life Without Barriers marched alongside 50 foster carers, people with a disability and their support workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, staff, and allies.
This marked the fifth year participating in the Mardi Gras Parade, and we were thrilled to bring together such an extraordinary group of people from across Life Without Barriers to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community!