Solidarity in Action training - Multicultural Centre For Women's Health

Racism doesn’t just happen in obvious moments. It shows up in policies, processes, workplace culture and the small decisions we make every day.

Solidarity in Action (SIA) is MCWH’s anti-racism training program designed to help community organisations move beyond good intentions and into meaningful, practical change.

This is not a tick-box session. It’s a space to build understanding, confidence and collective responsibility.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to embed long-term change, SIA will support you to strengthen your knowledge, reflect on your role and take clear, actionable steps.

Book your place below

Fully subsidised places are available for community organisations, please book via the training calendar below.

If you're not clear if you are eligible for a subsided place or if you are not from a community organisation and you would like to take this training, please email training@mcwh.com.au

While it is recommended that you complete the foundational course first, there is no prerequisite for enrolling in the advanced course.

Learn more about the training modules

Foundational Level

Seeing the System: Understanding Racism and Building Solidarity in Action

2 hours

If you’ve ever wondered:

Where do I start?

How do I respond to racism?

What does solidarity actually look like in practice for workplaces?

This session is for you.

Together, we explore how racism operates across structural, institutional and interpersonal levels, and how it uniquely impacts migrant and refugee women and gender-diverse people in workplaces and communities.

You will:

Understand how racism is embedded in systems and everyday interactions

Recognise its specific impacts on migrant and refugee women and gender-diverse people

Reflect on your own position, influence and responsibility

Explore individual and collective actions you can take for systemic change.

Learn about reporting and support pathways and resources to support people experiencing racism.

This session is ideal for staff, volunteers and community members who want a strong, thoughtful foundation for action.

Advanced Level

Acting Together: Embedding Anti-Racism in Organisational Practice

3 hours

Awareness is important. But change happens when systems shift.

This session is designed for leaders, managers and frontline workers who are ready to move from reflection to implementation.

We examine how systemic racism shows up in recruitment, policies, decision-making and workplace culture, and work together to design realistic, sustainable action.

You will:

Analyse how systemic racism operates within organisational structures

Apply an intersectional feminist lens to assess diversity, equity and inclusion

Design culturally safe reporting and response pathways

Create measurable anti-racism actions embedded in policy and culture

Strengthen your confidence to respond to and prevent racism in the workplace

You will leave with clearer direction, practical tools and a stronger framework for accountability.

While it is recommended that you complete the foundational course first, there is no prerequisite for enrolling in the advanced course.

Why Solidarity in Action?

SIA is grounded in evidence, intersectional feminist practice and MCWH’s long-standing work with migrant and refugee women. The program supports organisations not only to understand racism, but to act in solidarity with communities experiencing it.

Join us to strengthen your confidence, your practice and your impact.

Book your place

Fully subsidised places are available for staff from community organisations, including frontline and managerial roles. Community representatives, leaders, and advocates are also warmly welcome. No cost will be incurred, please book via the link below.

For anyone not from a community organisation, please email training@mcwh.com.au and we will provide a custom quote.

For all questions: Training@mcwh.com.au