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Introduction
At Future Group (FG) we want to create a workplace that is full of diverse and wonderful people who can bring their whole selves to work. We want our workplace environment and culture to be a place where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging and is able to do their best work.
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Background
FG has a big mission; to harness the power of super to build a future without climate change or inequality. To accomplish this huge goal, we need to have a workforce that is full of great people, and a workplace where these people can do their best work. Research consistently demonstrates that having a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to greater employee performance, wellbeing, engagement and retention. Similarly, having a workforce that has a diverse range of backgrounds and life experiences that is representative of society (and our members!) makes our work stronger, more innovative and relevant.
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We understand that every person’s gender affirmation or transition journey will be unique to them and what level of support they would like from their workplace will also vary. With this in mind, we wanted to outline what support is available to an employee undergoing gender affirmation if they would like to engage with some or all of the process. The role of Future Super FG during an employee’s gender affirmation process will be led and informed by the TGD employee.
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Details of key support team and ongoing support meetings;
Anticipated timeframes for gender affirmation;
Leave plans and flexible work arrangements;
Details of communication to relevant teams and stakeholders;
Details of Training/Education/Awareness program for other staff ;
Details of an event to meet team in affirmed gender and;
Expectations and timeframes in relation to internal and techsystem tech system changes (such as gender and name).
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The possibility of working from home;
The possibility of working altered hours (e.g. starting earlier or later);
The possibility of taking paid Gender Affirmation Leave;
The possibility of taking unpaid Gender Affirmation Leave;
Financial Support - Loan
FG recognises that a significant barrier TGD people face when planning to undertake gender affirmation is the financial barrier to necessary health care, and that government-funded subsidies and support are currently limited and inadequate.
While we hope in the future that greater funding and support will be provided for this health care, to help address this until then, permanent TGD employees who are accessing gender affirming procedures, products and services can apply for a Future Group Employee Support Loan financial support to pay for out-of-pocket costs (it is assumed that the individual will claim any Medicare or private health fund rebates to which they are entitled).
Further information can be found in the Employee Financial Support Loan Guidelines.
Access to Employee Assistance Program
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Uprise provides a range of services for team members – including in-person counselling, health and wellbeing content and telehealth tele health coaching and counselling – which is all on a confidential basis and uses accredited counsellors, psychologists and specialists to provide these services.
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If you have any questions, please email us at peopleandculture@futuresuperpeopleandculture@futuregroup.com.au.