Dane founded the Spectrum LGBT+ employee network, where he has led the recognition of key events of the LGBT+ calendar, spearheaded a variety of initiatives, including: installation of gender-neutral bathrooms in the company’s new HQ (opening in 2018), and a review of company policies to ensure they are inclusive of LGBT+ staff, fostered collaboration with other companies and mentored LGBT+ staff from other companies. For creating Spectrum, and driving greater inclusion in the Oil and Gas industry, he was named as Australia’s 2017 LGBTI+ Network Leader of the Year by Pride in Diversity. Externally he is a board member of Living Proud, a fundraising committee member at the West Australian AIDS Council, has volunteered for the Freedom Centre, and regularly utilises his social media presence (LinkedIn and Facebook) to draw attention to LGBT+ issues and to promote inclusion of the community.
