July
This July, we’re exploring why celebrating diversity is crucial in and outside of work and its impact on those around us. Diversity enriches every part of our lives, both at work and beyond. When we embrace different backgrounds, cultures, identities, and perspectives, we create environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to be themselves. This not only strengthens workplace culture and collaboration but also deepens our understanding of the communities around us, fostering empathy, connection, and true belonging. Keep scrolling to access a plethora of resources and information for this month’s theme!
July | Diversity
Summary of Month of Diversity
Awareness Days:
- NAIDOC Week
- World Disability Pride Month
- Dry July
Flourish Magazine:
Flourish Magazine
In the App:
NAIDOC Move Challenge
Transforming Lives:
Enhancing First Nations Employement Practices
Service Highlight:
Specialist Services
Thrive Podcast:
More Than a Week: Celebrating Culture, Strength & NAIDOC
All resources
Flourish magazine
July Edition
Flourish delivers comprehensive health and wellbeing content in a fresh, modern, and engaging way. It combines the trusted feel of a traditional print magazine with the benefits of a digital experience. Each month, readers can access expertly crafted articles brought to life through our interactive and immersive online format.
Service Highlights
Specialist Services
At Converge we offer a range of specialist services available in the Converge App, website, and over the phone. You and your employees or colleagues have access to expert consultants who have specialised training and/or lived experience in each modality. We’re here for everyone and all communities.
Take a look at our 7 specialist services:
First Nations
LGBTQIA+
Young People & Young Adults
Spiritual & Pastoral
Elder Care
Domestic & Family Violence
- Disability & Carers
Thrive Podcast
More Than a Week: Celebrating Culture, Strength & NAIDOC
July marks NAIDOC Week, a time to reflect on the achievements and ongoing challenges facing First Nations communities. So, for this special edition of Thrive, our First Nations Lead, James Cripps, is back on the podcast to talk to the strides made for First Nations equality and equity. Equally, James discusses many of the challenges and issues First Nations communities encounter and how we all can do more to evolve into a more accepting, inclusive, and respectful society.
Tuessday, July 22
Enhancing First Nations Employment Practices
Join Converge this July for our upcoming webinar, Enhancing First Nations Employment Practices. This valuable session will delve into practical ways to build inclusive, supportive, and sustainable job opportunities for First Nations peoples. Hear from industry experts as they share insights on effective recruitment, retention, and creating empowering workplace environments for First Nations employees.
Take this chance to expand your knowledge and contribute to meaningful change in First Nations employment. We hope you can attend.
DATE: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
TIME: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (AEST)
WHERE: Online
Awareness days in June
Time to raise awareness
Let’s take a moment to highlight the importance of awareness days
Dry July
Getting healthy and celebrating a great cause is the theme of Dry July. The campaign is designed to entice people from across the world to give-up alcohol for the month of July, and to get their mates involved by rallying donations that go towards cancer related services, patients, their families, and their carers.
Disability Pride Month
Every July is Disability Pride Month globally. This annual occasion is reserved for recognising and celebrating the historic, social, and cultural achievements of the disabled community. Equally, it’s a time to reflect on their struggles for equality and to remove stigmas and prejudice.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week – July 7 to 14 – is a celebration of Indigenous communities from across Australia. During this time, we pay our respects and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements, culture, and history. It’s a time to reflect and learn about one of the world’s oldest, living cultures during events held across the nation.
In the app
NAIDOC Move Challenge
Converge’s latest installment of our popular Move Challenge is here. This NAIDOC Week, take part and experience First Nations’ culture first-hand through our NAIDOC Move Challenge. In teams, participants will travel across Australia visiting a range of First Nations’ heritage sites, increasing their step count along the way. It’s a challenge, so compete against other teams to be crowned this years champion. There are a bunch of new features, including a quiz at each stop, to promote further learning about First Nations’ heritage. This isn’t one to miss!
