The results of the 2026 Belgravia Leisure Census Workforce Diversification Survey are in, revealing growing diversity across the company’s workforce, with strong representation of women, people with disability, people living with mental health concerns or diagnosis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and LGBTQIA+ communities.  

The company-wide census captures a comprehensive picture of Belgravia Leisure’s workforce by inviting team members to respond to a series of optional questions relating to their cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs and physical and mental health.  

Importantly, questions in the census replicate or closely align with those used in national census surveys, enabling comparison with national norms and trends. 

The 2026 census represents the third round of data collection, following 2023 and 2025 and is now the largest regular workforce dataset of its kind among leisure services management operators.

Confidential, aggregated results deliver valuable insights to inform key decisions and initiatives for team members and communities across Australia. The data also enables Belgravia Leisure to better understand its people, gain deep insight from people with lived experience, strengthen inclusion initiatives, serve its current workforce in a more informed way and more closely reflect the communities it serves. 

Key insights from the 2026 Workforce Diversification Survey 

The latest data highlights both the strength of Belgravia Leisure’s diverse workforce and opportunities to continue broadening representation. 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation reached 4.0%, increasing from 3.5% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2025, and remaining above the national average. 

• Disability representation is 9.8%, well above the national average of 5.8%, reflecting inclusive employment practices. Notably, neurodiversity accounts for 57% of this cohort, highlighting significant neurodivergence across the workforce. 

• LGBTQIA+ representation continues to grow, with more than 11% of team members identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual, up from almost 9% in 2025. 

• Mental health indicators show positive movement, with 18.1% reporting a diagnosed condition, down from 19.1% in 2025, and fewer team members (26.5%) seeking support in the past 12 months compared to previous years (28.9% in 2025 and 35.8% in 2023). 

• Gender representation remains a clear strength, with women making up 68.9% of the workforce, highlighting Belgravia Leisure’s role in creating meaningful employment and career pathways for women across Australia and New Zealand. 

Damian Gorman, Belgravia Leisure’s Group Manager Access and Inclusion, said the census continues to play a critical role in shaping a more inclusive organisation. 

“The significance of this survey cannot be underestimated. Understanding who our people are enables us to create a workplace where every team member feels welcome, safe, included and valued, and gain deep insight from people with lived experience.” 

“It is particularly encouraging to see strong representation among those under-represented in employment and leisure participation, which reflects our commitment to inclusive employment practices and a culture where people can thrive as their authentic selves.” 

As Belgravia Leisure continues to expand its footprint across Australia and New Zealand, the insights gathered through the 2026 Workforce Diversification Census will play an important role in shaping future workforce initiatives, strengthening community connection and ensuring the organisation remains reflective of the diverse communities it serves.

Learn more about Belgravia Leisure’s commitment to social inclusion here.

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