Supporting diversity

Equity and Diversity Planning (EDP)

Equity and Diversity Planning is responsible for the overall development of the University's Equity Plan and ongoing policy development and implementation of strategies designed to further embed equity and diversity issues into the mainstream of University culture.
EDP also assumes executive responsibility for the University's Student Equity and Diversity Committee.

Faculty and department diversity initiatives

Find out more about initiatives taking place in faculties and departments to support students.

Intercultural Working Party

The Intercultural Working Party works to provide support to students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds, to raise policy and practice issues with the University and to expand opportunities for staff to receive further training.

Publications

A list of publications for students and staff, including information about cultural diversity and practical strategies for recognising, supporting and celebrating diversity.

Reconciliation statement

A statement from the University and student associations, supporting reconciliation with indigenous Australians.

The University of Melbourne's apology to all Indigenous Australians (February 2008).

Student services & student organisations

An overview of student services and organisations and how their work contributes to a diverse university community.

Teaching and learning, inclusive curriculum

Resources, information and strategies for implementing cultural diversity guidelines in teaching and student support.