In this episode of Ready to Retail, we had the wonderful pleasure of talking all things Post Pride with Ron Dickman one of our Senior Postal Services Officers at West Perth as well as voluntary roles as the State Lead for both Post Pride and InterRetail in Western Australia. We also had the ability to speak with Alex Zachariah, Acting Head of Convenience for Woolworths, and Proud at Woolworths Group Committee Lead – Partnerships, about Inter Retail and what the program is, the vision for InterRetail and how this plays a part in the broader retail landscape. Alex also breaks it down for us and gives us some valuable insight into the small things we can do, that sometimes make the biggest impact with our teams across the country.

In a recent LinkedIn Post, Ron reflects on what it's like to be part of the Post family:

“It’s incredibly empowering to work for an organisation that recognises and celebrates its people. At AP we aren’t defined or judged by our gender, sexuality or made to feel like we have to ‘dim our light’. In fact, we are encouraged to shine and embrace our individuality every day. It shows that Post stands by its core values – Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety. They don’t just talk the talk. They also strut the strut!” #AusPostLife

PostPride is Australia Post Group’s employee network of people who are interested in developing, supporting, or learning more about the Australia Post LGBTI+ community. This network is for everyone – LGBTI+ employees and allies. We welcome anyone who has a genuine interest in ensuring that everyone is treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

PostPride members receive regular updates on activities, internally and external to Australia Post Group. Members can also become actively involved in providing event, peer or policy support. To join, email postpride@auspost.com.au.

PostPride has moved to operating in state-based chapters to ensure that activity is locally focused and geographically accessible. If you’d like to contribute to activity supporting our LGBTI+ colleagues and the broader LGBTI+ community, let the team at postpride@auspost.com.au know!

To find out more on Post Pride at Australia Post:

Watch this space to find out more on InterRetail and how it will work with Post Pride at Australia Post

As always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions or queries, please feel free to contact our team by emailing them on: retailacademy@auspost.com.au

This episode was produced by Glenene Kelly & Joan Lawrie, edited by Aiden McNamara and hosted by Joan Lawrie