Our Commitment to LGBTIQASB+ Inclusion

Diversity, Inclusion & Aloha

The Institute of Living Aloha is guided by Charlie Snow, who is Queer and non-binary. This lived experience informs a deep commitment to creating spaces that are inclusive, affirming, and as safe as possible for all LGBTIQASB+ people.

All of our teachers actively uphold this commitment. Inclusion is not an add-on — it is part of our training culture and professional standards. While we cannot guarantee complete safety, we are fully committed to nurturing care, respect, and accountability in all trainings, workshops, and sessions. We strive to ensure that every person feels welcomed, respected, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

All students who train with us learn how to:

Create respectful and affirming spaces
Use inclusive language with confidence
Approach all interactions with cultural humility and awareness

Certification requires demonstrated understanding and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in practice.

Aloha as Unconditional Love

Our hālau (school) is a place of unconditional love and acceptance, where all bodies, identities, and hearts are honoured. Our teachers and practitioners intentionally create a microcosm of care — a space where deep physical, mental, and emotional healing can unfold. Many students and clients experience profound shifts in self-acceptance, emotional release, and overall wellbeing.

Lomilomi and Transformation

Through Lomilomi, practitioners learn that as they give, they also receive. Honouring each person you work with fosters self-love, alignment, and inner harmony. For many, Lomilomi becomes a life-changing path — bringing deeper balance to every aspect of life and positively impacting the wider world, one session at a time.

Our Community of Aloha

When you study with us, you are welcomed into our Lomilomi ʻOhana (family). Our community of Aloha Warriors spans Australia and beyond, united by love, respect, and the spirit of healing service.

Accessibility and Scholarships

To support inclusion, we offer:

A 50% scholarship place for one trans or gender-diverse participant per training
Payment plans for LGBTIQASB+ participants where needed

We welcome open conversations to find pathways that support your participation, while continuing to strengthen the safest and most inclusive environment we can create together.