Equity and diversity

We seek to create a culture of acceptance. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference creates. ��ֱ�� celebrates the diversity of its community and recognises the rights and responsibilities of all those within it.

Equity and diversity in action

At ��ֱ��, we actively promote a culture of inclusion, where diverse backgrounds, genders, sexuality, age, cultures and abilities is celebrated.

��ֱ�� has initiated the following strategies and action plans to promote and increase diversity and equality for staff and students.

Our scholarships and grants are some examples of these strategies in action.

Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Framework

��ֱ��'s framework takes an intersectional approach to all diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.

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Our initiatives in action

��ֱ�� Gender Equality Action Plan

��ֱ��'s Gender Equality Action Plan cements our commitment to continuously improving our gender equity efforts. It contains gender equity strategies and focused actions to improve gender equity throughout our operations.

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SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) at Swinburne ר

��ֱ�� is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).

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Cultural diversity

��ֱ�� is a global culturally diverse and inclusive university. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.

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Disabled Equity Action Plan (DEAP)

��ֱ��’s Disabled Equity Action Plan demonstrates our commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion for people with disability.

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Reconciliation Action Plan

��ֱ��’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) builds on our long standing commitment, over two decades, to the education and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.

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Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Plan and Outcomes Framework

��ֱ�� is committed to building a culture where gender-based violence is never tolerated. Download our Action Plan to learn more.

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LGBTIQ+ inclusion

��ֱ�� cultivates a culture of excellence, dignity, and respect, and continues to create a space where our employees and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender identities can feel safe and be given equal opportunity to thrive and contribute.

��ֱ�� has a number of LGBTIQ+ programs designed to support students and staff.

��ֱ�� Ally Network

The ��ֱ�� Ally Network is composed of LGBTIQ+ identifying and non-identifying staff and students who champion inclusion at Swinburne ר. The group contributes to the design and implementation of the ��ֱ��’s LGBTIQ+ inclusion programs and organises events and learning sessions that raise awareness of LGBTIQ+ issues and celebrate our inclusive workplace.

To learn more about the ��ֱ�� Ally Network, or if you are interested in joining, please contact allynetwork@swinburne.edu.au.

Gender Agenda

Gender Agenda is a student-led, staff-supported social support group for trans and gender diverse students. The group organises learning sessions and guest speakers for the benefit of its members and the community.

For those who are trans and/or gender diverse and are looking for a strong social support group at university please contact GenderAgenda@swinburne.edu.au.

Please visit our staff intranet (login required) or contact LGBTIQ@swinburne.edu.au for additional information.