Welcome to the Diversity Storr.

We are here to help organizations meaningfully engage with issues around diversity and inclusion. Research identifies that many organisations would like to engage with issues around diversity and inclusion, and key social issues affecting communities across Australia. However, often they feel ill-equipped, apprehensive, and lack the specific skillset and knowledge to execute a diversity strategy, or engage with complex social issues such as sexuality, gender, and culture. Key social issues affecting Australian society has meant diversity and inclusion related topics have made their way into national conversations, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander rights, to gender equality and the #metoo movement, to the advancement of LGBTIQ+ equalities. Let The Diversity Storr help you navigate and engage with such topics, in order to advance social change and help create socially conscious and inclusive organisations, businesses, and brands.

Founded by Dr Ryan Storr, The Diversity Storr was created to help organisations meaningfully engage with issues around diversity and inclusion. Ryan’s early work involved working with sports organisations, businesses, and professional clubs, to engage with and enact LGBTIQ+ inclusion, specifically policies, programs, and processes. Ryan has a background in academia and as an expert in diversity and inclusion within sport and movement settings, and in recent years has been a leading voice around LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Australian sport.

Foundational to this work is evidence-based research to drive decision making and evidence-based practice. His research has informed a range of both Federal and State based inclusion policies, in addition to multiple inclusion and education programs across Australia.

A key observation he noticed in his work however, was that organisations did not have a broader diversity strategy, or a complete and comprehensive understanding of why the diversity programs or policies were needed in the first place. His research has consistently found that those in positions of leadership and senior administration, lack understanding around concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although many may see and value and the need to take action – they lack the tools and education to successfully engage and enact their policies and strategies. Consultants at The Diversity Storr can guide you through the process and support you every step of the way on your diversity and inclusion journey. Take the step today and start your journey with the Diversity Storr. Whether you are a business, organisations, or brand, looking to start your journey, help along the way, or to partner on an initiative or program, please get in touch.

Meet Dr. Ryan Storr

Ryan’s research and background focuses on diversity and inclusion in organisational contexts. His PhD explored the enactment and implementation of diversity policies within community sport clubs (with a specific focus on disability), using a critical diversity management framework to guide his work. He has led a range of diversity related research projects, attracting funding from a range of funding bodies, including both Federal and State Government, professional sports clubs and organisations, and health promotion agencies. His research is multidisciplinary and translation, where his research has important implications for both policy and practice. He co/founded the charity Proud2Play, which is the peak organisation for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in sport in Victoria, Australia. Part of this work involved working with organisations and businesses to design, develop, and implement various LGBTIQ+ related diversity and inclusion programs and policies. His research, advocacy, and work are often cited in various media outlets, and he has written op-ed pieces and articles for The Conversation and the Guardian. His work and comments have also been cited in publications such as the Age and SMH, ABC sport, and the New York Times. He has over fifteen years teaching experience in university and professional settings , and expertise in curriculum development, and the social sciences.

Ryan’s expertise includes:

Developing and designing diversity strategies and policies
Assessments and audits related to diversity and inclusion,
Help and support with diversity and inclusion benchmarking tools – such as Rainbow Tick accreditation, The Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
Research projects around workplace culture, diversity and inclusion, and organisational culture and practices.
Designing diversity and inclusion related projects and programs (related to gender, sexuality, and disability)
Designing and delivering education related to diversity and inclusion.

Our Services

Within the current social and political climate, we understand that diversity and inclusion initiatives can be complex and sensitive, which is why we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

We believe in intersectional approaches to diversity and inclusion, and addressing and dismantling systems of oppression, which work to minimise social progress for diverse communities. As society advances and changes, organisations and businesses must also do so, otherwise they will get left behind.

We provide consulting services including:

Diversity and inclusion strategy and policy creation
Training and education
Helping reach and engage diverse audiences and customers
Assessments and audits
Inclusive leadership coaching
Crisis management or responding to issues or complaints
Research projects (including culture reviews, and inclusion climate interviews)
Diversity accreditation and benchmarking support (such as the rainbow tick accreditation).
Cultural competency and sensitivity training and support.

We understand the positive impact that a diverse and inclusive workplace can have on a company’s culture and bottom line, which is why we are committed to helping our clients create a positive and welcoming environment and culture which affirms diverse identities. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about how we can help your organization create long-lasting and sustainable change. Please contact us today to start the conversation and see how we can help you.