Making a difference every day
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project team provides support and guidance to the University through the development and implementation of a range of EDI initiatives. We work closely with individual schools, departments, and teams across the University to make EDI a seamless part of everyday work.
Advisory groups
Advisory groups provide advice and recommendations to the University on how to better support key diverse communities at Murdoch.
The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQA+, and Disability and Neurodiversity Advisory Groups each contribute to equity strategy discussions, raise concerns and find innovative solutions, and lead initiatives across the University.
These groups are comprised of self-nominated staff and students with relevant backgrounds, experiences, and commitments to allyship.
Meet the team
Dr Rebecca Bennett
Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Rebecca Bennett
Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Rebecca Bennett (she/her) serves as Murdoch University's Pro Vice Chancellor Equity Diversity and Inclusion, and Associate Dean Research within the School of Indigenous Knowledges. As PVC EDI, she guides Murdoch’s EDI strategic pillar outlined in the University's 2023-2030 strategic plan. Dr Bennett advises the Vice Chancellor and other Senior Leaders on EDI matters and oversees the development and implementation of the University's EDI sub-strategy and action plans.
Ammara Sheppard Moeen
Manager and Operations Lead, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Ammara Sheppard Moeen
Manager and Operations Lead, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Ammara is a multilingual woman with a background in international education. Ammara has worked in the Australian higher education sector managing international student support services, equity, and inclusion in human resources, and is currently leading Equity Diversity and Inclusion operations at Murdoch University. Ammara brings a deep understanding of underrepresented communities' experiences in Australia, drawing from both her professional expertise and lived experiences.
Yohann Devezy
Project Coordinator for Reconciliation and University Counsellor for First Nations
Yohann Devezy
Project Coordinator for Reconciliation and University Counsellor for First Nations
Yohann is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Project Coordinator for Reconciliation, in addition to being a University Counsellor for First Nations students. These roles intersect at the heart of his passion – advocating for mental health, diversity, inclusion, and broader social justice issues. His advocacy for reconciliation is driven by the lived experiences of loved ones and he is committed to cultivating a more inclusive environment where Indigenous voices and knowledge are not just respected, but embraced.
Em Readman
Projects Coordinator and Chair of the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Group
Em Readman
Projects Coordinator and Chair of the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Group
Em is a Projects Coordinator for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. They're the Chair of the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Group and have a primary project focus on supporting diverse sexes, sexualities and genders at Murdoch University. B.A. (Business - Public Relations) B.A. (Fine Arts - Writing).
Oakley Hands
Project Officer, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Oakley Hands
Project Officer, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Oakley is a Project Officer within the EDI team, providing flexible support for various events, programs, and initiatives. They co-facilitate the Ally training program, provide administrative support to advisory groups, and develop digital resources and training materials that elevate the University's EDI efforts. Passionate about fostering community belonging and accessibility through a design and communications lens, Oakley brings a creative ad resourceful approach to their work.
