On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I speak with Racheal Cosgrove-White Veteran and President of DEFGLIS the Defence LGBTI Information Service.

Racheal and I speak about;

-Who DEFGLIS is and why such an important organisation exists

-Who does DEFGLIS support and represent

-How DEFGLIS has changed and evolved over the years

-The impact DEFGLIS has had on the lives of LGBTI defence members and their families

-Why it is important to have a group like DEFGLIS

-The safe and secure space DEFGLIS offers for LGBTI members and their families

-Why DEFGLIS are working to stamp out discrimination in the workplace

-Some of the ways DEFGLIS have helped change Defence policy & practices

-Why it is so important DEFGLIS continue to advocate for policy change & education

-The annual events DEFGLIS run to help connect the LGBTI defence community

-The impact of not feeling as though you can come to work as your whole self creates

-Why feeling misunderstood or unsupported at work leads to a 30% reduction in output, and how that impacts capability

-How the LGBTI Defence community can reach out for help and support

If you would like to find out more INFO about DEFGLIS or pass on the links to someone who might be interested, there are a few ways to do so;

Website- https://www.defglis.com.au/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DEFGLIS

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/defglis/

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