There are several questions in the AWEI which encourage donation to “LGBTQ Charities”, which includes ACON. Several government agencies including Australian Taxation Office, ASIO and SBS been official sponsors of the AWEI Awards.
Here is a sample of the AWEI questions that drive donations to ACON.
As the AWEI total is 200 points, 2 points represents 1% of available points.
| Number | Question | Value | Examples |
| Q39 | Employer Branded Participation at Community Events Within the assessed calendar year, we held stalls at LGBTQ community events or participated in pride parades under our employer / company branding. (This may include online community events with prominent employer branding.) Note: This must be a targeted branding exercise, over and above employees wearing corporate t-shirts but not contributing formally to the event. | 2 points | SBS paid to host a stall at Mardi Gras “Fair Day” Attorney General’s Department paid $4,000 to sponsor a session with Queer Screen |
| Q40 | Pro-Bono or Financial Support: LGBTQ Charities / Organisations Throughout the assessed calendar year, we have provided pro-bono or financial support to LGBTQ charities/community groups. (This includes sponsorships of events, publications or pro-bono accommodation/venue support. Fundraising is covered in Q41.) Please provide evidence of one such instance. | 2 points | ATO donates $11k per annum to the AWEI award luncheon SBS has an a contra arrangement to provide free advertising to ACON; SBS are media sponsors of AWEI; Riccardo Goncalves to host the AWEI awards |
| Q41 | Fundraising Throughout the assessed calendar year, we have engaged in fundraising for LGBTQ charities / communities / groups. (This may include the support of any LGBTQ charity groups within workplace giving programs.) Please provide evidence of one such instance. (This can be a letter of appreciation, certificate, receipts or confirmation of funds raised issued by the charity/group.) | 2 points | ABC encourages their staff to donate to Wear it Purple ATO staff donated $3269 |
