In the evolving landscape of vocational and tertiary education, inclusion and psychological safety are more than just values; they are essential to creating thriving learning environments and resilient teams. 

As educators, you already make meaningful contributions to building inclusive spaces. This uplifting and reflective webinar will acknowledge your efforts while offering fresh insights to help you continue fostering a sense of belonging and safety in your classrooms and teams.

Join us for a practical and energising session that will:

• Deepen awareness of how diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety strengthen communities, within classrooms, teams, and organisations.
• Encourage meaningful self-reflection on your current practices and the diversity within your own learning and teaching communities.
• Explore the value of inclusion as a competitive advantage, highlighting how inclusive and safe environments lead to increased engagement and success.

This webinar with Sonali Dsilva from Equality Consulting in South Australia is designed to remind you of the great work you’re already doing and to offer practical tools and reflection points as we head toward the year’s end. You’ll leave with renewed energy, greater clarity, and actionable ideas to take back into your teaching and leadership.

Presenter | Sonali Dsilva

Sonali Dsilva is the Founder of Equality Consulting, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and advisory service based in Adelaide, South Australia. Sonali has been a Learning and Leadership Development professional for 25+ years and brings extensive experience to her work within public and private sectors. Sonali’s purpose is to help leaders and teams create a culture of respect, inclusion, belonging and psychological safety at work

About the Manako Programme Webinar series

Each month the Ako Aotearoa Manako programme offers a free webinar featuring subject matter experts around topics that support educators working with adult learners.

Further information can be found on the Manako Communities of Practice Facebook groups. If you're not already a member, you're invited to join.