To show its commitment and understanding, Anglicare Victoria is working towards obtaining the Rainbow Tick Accreditation to be formally recognised for its commitment to the LGBTQI community.

Nominated in the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards in Diverse and Inclusive Workplace, regional director of St Luke's region Francis Lynch said everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria.

"We want all of the young people and families we work with, our staff and volunteers to feel safe, respected and included," Mr Francis said.

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"As a faith-based organisation, our public support of inclusion, diversity and equality is an important expression of our values and role in the community.

"This has been reflected in our support for the 'yes' vote in the 2017 same-sex marriage postal survey and our support of same-sex adoption laws in 2015.

"The nomination recognises the efforts of management and staff to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. It may encourage people in the community who have been reluctant to seek support to take that step to contact us confident that Anglicare Victoria is a welcoming organisation."

Anglicare was formed in 1997 focusing on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults, based on the three guiding pillars: prevent, protect and empower.