Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Diversity and Equity Senior Advisor, Sheldon Smith, has been awarded the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA\u2019s (CCIWA) Individual Change Maker Award for his exceptional efforts in fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award recognises outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to creating exemplary workplace environments where people from all backgrounds feel valued, empowered and able to contribute their unique perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curtin Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne said Mr Smith is a dedicated leader and highly regarded mentor whose efforts have helped expand the University\u2019s diversity and inclusion initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSheldon embodies the spirit of this award through his more than decade-long mission to cultivate inclusive environments at Curtin and beyond, creating connections and nurturing a sense of belonging,\u201d Professor Hayne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe has worked tirelessly to progress, educate and champion a wide array of activities and initiatives with a particular focus on the inclusion of people of diverse sex, sexualities and gender as well as women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCurtin is immensely proud of Sheldon\u2019s contributions and his well-deserved recognition. His work continues to make a significant impact on both the University and the broader community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Smith plays a key role in University employee onboarding, he leads Curtin\u2019s LGBTIQA+ Ally training program and is a key facilitator of the MATE Bystander intervention program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His advocacy through awareness-raising and empowerment in everyday allyship has informed several impactful policies and practices, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Smith said he was honoured to receive the CCIWA Individual Change Maker Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis has been a deeply personal and rewarding journey. Harnessing my lived experiences to educate and empower others is a privilege,\u201d Mr Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe entire community benefits when awareness and understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by historically marginalised people is shared and I am grateful for the opportunity to drive meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDoing this work has a ripple effect beyond the University and this recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of everyone at Curtin who is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CCIWA Chief Executive, Chris Rodwell, said the CCIWA Diversity and Inclusion Awards were a chance to recognise the West Australian businesses and organisations that were going above and beyond to make WA a more equitable place to live, work and do business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe high calibre of nominees for the awards shows how seriously WA businesses are taking diversity and inclusion,\u201d Mr Rodwell said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn recognising their achievements, we hope to inspire others to pursue their own journeys to build workplaces where every person can thrive and contribute meaningfully to advance WA.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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