What is The ALAN Project?

The ALAN Project is a new startup company devoted to helping people better understand inclusion.

We strive to use the power of education and perspectives to enable a deeper understanding of inclusion and the simple steps needed to promote it in our daily interactions and relationships with others.

We have adopted The ALAN Acronym as its key emblem and it will remain at the forefront of everything we do as an organisation.

Download your free copy of The ALAN Acronym here

As we build our brand awareness this month, we hope to provide you with more information about who we are, who we aspire to be and the purpose that we will serve our community over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, you can get involved by signing up for our newsletter and following us on the socials.

We hope to see you around!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are you an educator?

Take part in our Growth Initiative - a new program offering free pilot workshops for primary and secondary schools, universities, and TAFEs.

Learn more here

The ALAN Acronym

Four actions to take when promoting inclusion in our daily interactions

Acknowledge

Their differences

Your unconscious bias

Learn

Their interests

Their preferences

Their needs

Ask

Respectful Questions

Context Relevant Questions

Normalise

What have you learnt

See our Instagram posts here:

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As many of us are back at work this week, we thought that it may be a good time to reflect on some things we can do to help our colleagues feel included. It could be as simple as making the time and effort to check in with the people you work with a
As we wind down for the year, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year. Whether it's deciding to follow us, sharing your thoughts on our weekly questions, or giving us feedback in our early stages as a startup company, your sup
Inclusion often happens in the small everyday moments — a kind word, an invitation, or a shared laugh. This week, we’d love to hear from you: When was a time you felt included last week? If you feel comfortable, share your story in the
If you use the Gregorian calendar, you would know that we are approaching the end of the year. Many people, workplaces, families, friendship groups, and different communities choose to celebrate this time of year - whether that is putting on an ann
For the next little while, we’re continuing our focus on a key element of inclusion — adopting a growth mindset. A growth mindset asks us to stay curious, open, and willing to look inward, even when it feels uncomfortable. One of the mos
Inclusion often happens in the small everyday moments — a door held open, someone saving you a seat, or a genuine “How are you really going?” This week, we’d love to hear from you: When was a time you felt included last week?