Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee will:
Design targeted and structured approaches that inform recruitment and career progression across the Centre to enhance participation of researchers from traditionally under-represented groups in the STEM sector including but not limited to women and women identifying, LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Engage with the wider research community across Australia through professional societies, learned academies to target understanding of the evolving landscape of EDI and to understand the higher education access needs at each node.
Produce evidence-based and informed strategies to address gaps in EDI in the Centre.
The COMBS Code of Conduct guides how our members should act and what to do if you experience anything from other members that is counter to the code.
You can also report anything anonymously using the form linked below. It will be viewed only by the Centre Director, COO and Centre Operations Manager.
Let's not recreate what already exists. Here are some trainings you can do on EDI!
UNSW's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Learn more about:
Lived experience storytelling
Pride in diversity
Diversity Council of Australia (check if your University is a member)
LinkedIn Learning- LGBTQIA+ Leadership & Professional Development
TransHub
Twenty10 Resource Library
The Australian Human Rights Commission's 'Toolkits, guidelines and other resources'.
Learn more about:
Age
Carer responsibilities
Criminal record
Disability
Domestic and family violence
Race
Sex
Sexual harrassment
Pregnancy and working parents
Other resources and best practice documents are available here
HR policies: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/culture-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion in STEM: https://set.adelaide.edu.au/about-us/diversity-inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion (for staff): https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Useful Diversity and Inclusion resources: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion/athena-swan/useful-resources
I.D.E.A (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) @ ANU: https://science.anu.edu.au/about/idea-inclusion-diversity-equity-and-access
ANU's approach to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity: https://cecc.anu.edu.au/about/strategic-intent-initiatives/diversity/
EDI at Monash: https://www.monash.edu/about/who/equity-diversity-inclusion/about
Monash's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: https://www.monash.edu/about/who/equity-diversity-inclusion/framework-and-priority-areas
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initatives: https://www.monash.edu/it/edi/initiatives
HR: supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce: https://i.unisa.edu.au/staff/ptc/equity_diversity_and_inclusion/
Student Equity and Diversity: https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/equity-and-diversity/
Workshops: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://i.unisa.edu.au/staff/ptc/performance-and-development/staff-cohorts/all-staff/equity-diversity--inclusion/
Equity, Inclusion and Respect Policy: https://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-governance/policies/uts-policy/equity-inclusion-and-respect-policy
Diversity and inclusion training: https://www.uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/initiatives/social-justice-uts/centre-social-justice-inclusion/courses/diversity-and-inclusion-training
Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion: https://www.uts.edu.au/partners-and-community/initiatives/social-justice-uts/centre-social-justice-inclusion/equity-diversity-and-inclusion
Diversity (activities and policies): https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/vision-and-values/diversity.html
Equity, diversity and inclusion strategy for Faculity of Engineering: https://www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/about/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy.html
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at RMIT: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-values/diversity-and-inclusion
Diversity and inclusion programs: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-values/diversity-and-inclusion/programs
Talent and diversity resources: https://www.rmit.edu.au/partner/recruit-students-and-graduates/support-and-resources
Interested in joining the committee?
Contact Ruth Waterman (ruth.waterman@rmit.edu.au) for more information!