Diversity & Inclusion

We strive towards a workplace that ls valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. When the Queensland Police Service (QPS) embrace diversity, we build stronger relationships with our community, make better decisions, and create a more innovative and inspiring environment. By reflecting the diversity of the people we serve, we can better understand their needs and provide more effective services.

Diversity also fosters a more inclusive and ethical workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent. When we create a sense of belonging for everyone, we strengthen our organisation's morale and overall success.

At QPS, we are proud to support a range of employee networks that celebrate and champion diversity and inclusion within our organisation. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration. These networks include our First Nations, Accessibility Advisory, Multicultural,  Leading Women and Pride networks, each providing a platform for connection, advocacy, and empowerment. They foster a sense of belonging, promote understanding, and drive positive change by amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Through these networks, we continue to build a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

First Nations Network

The First Nations Network aims to promote and maintain effective relationships with Queensland’s diverse communities based on open communication, mutual understanding, respect, tolerance, and trust.

The objectives of the First Nations Networks are:

• Welfare & Cultural Support of members
• Professional Development of members
• Recruitment and Retention First Nations Members

Accessibility Advisory Network

We improve opportunities in the QPS for the employment of people who have permanent or progressive hearing, vision, mobility or other impairments by providing advice, education, engagement and connections.

• Disability advocacy – safeguard human rights, support individuals with disabilities and people with disabled family members.​
• Systemic advocacy – influence positive changes to policy and practices by raising awareness, providing support and educating staff in relation to disability issues – particularly employment.

Multicultural Network

The Multicultural Network aims to promote, drive and advocate for cultural inclusion and cultural capability with the QPS by providing a dedicated network for Service members state-wide.  The Multicultural Network was established in 2021. Its objectives are to:

• Provide a culturally safe and inclusive platform to engage and support culturally and linguistically diverse QPS members.
• Increase organisational cultural capability through sharing of knowledge, referrals, information and resources on culturally specific matters, events and protocols.
• Provide support, guidance, mentorship, and advocacy for culturally and linguistically diverse QPS members.
• Raise awareness, celebrate cultural diversity and champion inclusion within the QPS.  

The activities of the Multicultural Network also align with the Service’s ongoing commitments under the Queensland Multicultural Action Plan, QPS Strategic Plan and the QPS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan. (find all reports here) 

Leading Women Network

The Leading Women Network aims to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment through the representation of women in all levels of workplaces by providing professional development and networking opportunities targeting women and a forum to raise common issues to the senior executive members of partner agencies.

The LWN was established in 2019. Its purpose is:

• To build and embed a diverse and inclusive work environment and culture where women can fully contribute and thrive by identifying and addressing barriers to equality and inclusiveness and providing professional development and networking opportunities targeting women.
• To provide a cross-agency forum to collaborate on solutions and advocate for change to systemic barriers to equity, equality and inclusiveness.
• Create opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Offer a supportive ‘safe place’ network to share experiences and build confidence amongst public safety and integrity agency women.

Pride Network (LGBTIQA+)

The aim of the QPS Pride Network is to promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Asexual + (LGBTIQA+) pride within the QPS by providing a dedicated support framework to Service members state-wide.

• The QPS Pride Network aims to promote the QPS as an employer that embraces workplace inclusion and diversity.
• Encourage communication between Service members and the network (non-urgent matters) by using email address.
• Be a resource tool and support Service members through advice and guidance utilising estabr5dclished reference material, including mutually agreed follow up engagement.
• Where appropriate, the coordinator of the network will nominate a LGBTIQA+ support officer(s) to engage (preferably in person where possible depending on location and situation) with the Service member(s) seeking the assistance.
• Coordinate and monitor progress of Service members seeking assistance from the network.
• Provide Service members with internal and external support mechanisms where appropriate.

“Our culture is our identity, and our identity is our strength. When we bring our culture into the workplace, we bring our whole selves.”

Linda Burney

First Aboriginal woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives

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