We are committed to building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community and an environment which is equitable and safe; one where all members of our community can realise their potential.
Our framework to achieve this focuses on raising the voice, value, and agency of First Nations Australians, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, those with disabilities and neurodiversity, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
The Public Sector Commission identifies these communities as important intersections of identity groups for inclusion, which at Murdoch we couple with gender equity principles to form our core target areas.
Key priority areas
The seven key priority areas set out in our strategy guide our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and driving meaningful change within and beyond the University.
Achieved through inclusive recruitment practices, targeted staff retention programs, and tailored student support. Success will be measured by increased diversity, improved staff/student outcomes, and wider community engagement.
Built through collaboration with diverse stakeholders, establishing dedicated spaces, raising awareness, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and reviewing policies.
Success will be measured by increased engagement from diverse communities, improved satisfaction and grievance reporting processes, and a reduction in discrimination-related complaints.
Achieved by actively promoting EDI initiatives such as training, Ally Network expansion, external collaboration, and community events. Success will be measured by increased training participation and positive feedback, Ally Network growth, external recognition, and improved reporting mechanisms.
Achieved through our CALD advisory group initiatives, curriculum integration, staff training, self-assessment tools, and student engagement initiatives. Success will be measured by incorporated advisory group recommendations, embedded intercultural skills in curriculum, increased staff participation in training, and higher student engagement in intercultural activities.
Improved through our Disability and Neurodiversity advisory group initiatives and feedback, implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, encouraging and advising accessibility plans, promoting accessible technologies, reporting on accessibility plans, providing an accessibility toolkit, and updating campus services.
Success will be measured by increased UDL adoption, improved accessibility of digital platforms and physical spaces, progress in action plans, increased toolkit utilisation, and increased accessibility of campus services.
Achieved by encouraging collaboration across departments, providing resources for researchers to assess the social impact of their work, recognising research that addresses societal inequalities, and promoting the participation of diverse groups in research activities.
Success will be measured by increased collaboration, wider use of social impact assessment tools, recognition of research addressing inequalities, and increased participation from underrepresented groups.
Collaborating by strengthening external partnerships, promoting knowledge exchange, and exploring investment opportunities. Success will be measured by established partnerships, successful co-created initiatives, increased networking engagement, and attracting investment for EDI projects.
Our advisory groups
The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQA+, and Disability and Neurodiversity Advisory Groups 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.
