Victoria has a diverse population representing many cultures, experiences and backgrounds.
Victoria Police provides equal and fair access to policing services for all Victorians and visitors to Victoria.
Our commitment to the LGBTIQA+ community
We are committed to improving our relationship with LGBTIQA+ communities, including:
- lesbian
- gay
- bisexual
- transgender and gender diverse
- intersex
- queer
- questioning, and
- asexual.
We are committed to addressing issues affecting these communities.
How we show our commitment
Engagement with community
This helps us make informed decisions and improve service delivery.
Customised policies
Developing policies to protect and address specific needs of LGBTIQA+ Victorians and visitors.
Safe and equal access to policing services
We provide this with the support of our LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officer (LLO) network.
Embracing and embedding diversity and inclusion in our organisation
We aim to create a workplace where all employees can be themselves and support each other.
Involvement in the whole-of-government LGBTIQA+ strategy
The strategy includes a vision for equality and inclusion in all aspects of government work in the next ten years.
Have your say and submit feedback
Our commitment to improve confidence and trust in Victoria Police is ongoing. We will continue to work with the community to provide opportunities for engagement.
We'd love to hear any feedback about our work with the LGBTIQA+ community. Please email any thoughts to LLO-Coordinator-MGR@police.vic.gov.au.
LGBTIQA+ community consultation
Victoria Police commits to:
- listening to community concerns, and
- working towards shared solutions.
We achieve this by co-ordinating a quarterly LGBTIQA+ Portfolio Reference Group.
This group is made up of key stakeholders from:
- LGBTIQA+ organisations
- government agencies, and
- a trans and gender diverse sub-committee.
Victoria Police’s LGBTIQA+ Town Halls
Victoria Police regularly holds LGBTIQA+ Town Halls.
These events provide an opportunity for community members to engage with us about issues that matter to them. They also gave us feedback about what we can do better.
We thank the community for sharing their thoughts with us.
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