Publications

These resources provide tips and strategies to ensure inclusive practices.

Most of the publications are provided here in pdf format: if you need anything in print or alternative format, please contact us. There may be a small charge for multiple and non-University of Melbourne orders.

Cultural Diversity (general)

Cultural Diversity in Publications: guidelines for good practice (pdf 91KB)

Culturally Inclusive Social Events: guidelines for good practice (pdf 134KB) Particularly useful for staff or students organising social functions where catering is involved, including as part of a student club event.

Disability

Employing People with Disabilities: a Guide for Managers and Supervisors (pdf 408KB)

Improving Information Access for Students with a Print Disability (pdf 161KB)

Strategies for Inclusive Communication: Interacting with people with a disability (pdf 211KB)

Discrimination

Indirect Discrimination - Fair in Form: Fair in Effect? (185KB)

Supporting access: Prospective students and their families

The Uni Book: an introduction to university, particularly for Year 10 students from underrepresented schools, or who will be the first in their family to attend university (pdf 327KB)

The Parents' Uni Book: a guide for parents of prospective and new university students, particularly those students who are first in their family to go to university (pdf 525 KB) - text only

Cover artwork (1126 KB)

Religious beliefs

Interfaith Calendar 2009 (pdf 2088KB). A list of important dates for the major religions represented at Melbourne.

Students with children

A Degree with the Lot: A Guide for Student Parents (this link will take you to the Student Union webpage)

Available from the Equal Opportunity Office

Document request: a list of publications on a range of issues inlcuding harrassment, discrimination, families, relationships, women and equal employment opportunity.

Publications from external organisations

Many state, national and international organisations have further resources: some of them are listed on our links page.