If your team is doing this in person, use our templates to create your working space.
You’ll need:
If your team is working remotely, use our templates or replicate what we have in our templates in an online tool.
When you choose a tool, check if anyone in your team has accessibility needs and that they’ll be able to easily use it.
Some tools you can use are:
But this is just a list of examples. There are a lot of tools.
In each module, we’ve listed facilitator tips for each workshop.
We developed these tips after running these workshops with other public sector organisations.
For all your workshops, it’s a good idea to have a scribe to capture group discussions. This lets the facilitator focus on presenting.
Set up your workshop at a time where you’ll get the best results.
This means to think about the diverse needs of each of your team members.
Think of things like this:
When you send our your invite, always ask if anyone has access requirements.
Always acknowledge the traditional owners before you start.
It shows your respect for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Go around the room and have everyone confirm their pronouns or ask everyone to display them either in their screen name or written down on a piece of paper.
This helps support transgender and gender diverse people and instil empathy for diverse people in your teams’ minds.
Ask everyone to let you know either in private or in the workshop if they have any access requirements to take part.
Remember, it’s up to them to share information about themselves with you or the group.
Lay down the rules for taking part, such as:
Confirm who is in the room and if anyone is missing.
Tell everyone what the objectives of this workshop are.