Policy and planning

Student Equity and Diversity Committee (SEDC)

The Student Equity and Diversity Committee monitors and advises on policy matters relating to student access, equity and diversity: see SEDC Terms of Reference.

University policy and planning documents

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If you need a copy of any of these documents in print or alternative format, please contact us or the maintainers of the site that hosts them.

Cultural and Racial Diversity

• Cultural Diversity Policy (pdf 856kb)
• Mission Possible: Respect for Racial Diversity at the University of Melbourne

Disability

• Disability Action Plan
• Employment Program for People with Disabilities

Discrimination and Harrassment

• Discrimination, Sexual Harrassment and Bullying Policy and Procedures

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal Employment Opportunity: Employment Strategies and Initiatives
• Children on Campus Policy
• Staff/Student Relationships Policy
• Equality for staff in same-sex relationships

Indigenous

• Indigenous Education Statement and Recruitment Strategy
• Reconciliation Statement

Student expecations, responsibilities and grievances

• Student expectations and responsibilities policy
• Student grievances policy

University Strategic and Operational Planning

• Learning and Teaching Management Plan: includes strategies for promoting diversity through teaching and learning

Government Policy, Legislation and Planning

University policy is framed within State and Federal policy legislation: the following links are for government agencies and specific policies.

Discrimination Acts and Affirmative Action

• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: links to Legislation:
  
  • Age Discrimination Act 2004
  • Disability Discrimination Act 1992
  • Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986
  • Race Discrimination Act 1975
  • Sex Discrimination Act 1984
• Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria
  
  • Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities

Victorian Government Departments

• Department for Victorian Communities
• Disability Online
• Equal Opportunity Victoria
• Office of Women's Policy
• Victorian Office of Multicutural Affairs

Australian Government Departments

• DEST: Department of Education, Science and Training for a range of policies relating to diversity and equality in education
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
• Australian Government Office for Women
• Indigenous Portal
• Women.gov.au