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Commitment to Equality and Diversity

ECU strives to ensure people of all genders, ages, abilities, sexualities, faith and from different cultural backgrounds feel enabled, and are supported, to pursue careers in their chosen fields. This includes implementing a broad range of support initiatives dedicated to ensuring staff and students of all genders, with disabilities, from diverse cultures or faith and those who are LGBTIQ are well supported.

We are committed to creating an environment where equality and diversity is celebrated, and everyone has equal access and opportunities to achieve their potential. We are striving to remove barriers people face by continually making improvements to our practices and organisational culture. This includes promoting and encouraging gender equity activities and addressing any gender imbalances that may exist within the University, such as our participation in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Ltd. Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.

Gender equality

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Explore our Gender Equality page to learn more about ECU’s commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and place of study, including:

  • Athena SWAN Charter in Australia
  • ECU Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and four-year Action Plan
  • Our stories: Staff of all genders share their experiences
  • Targeted support and development opportunities
  • ECU Gender Bias Busting Resources
  • Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
  • Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings: Gender Equality

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Students on campus

Explore ECU’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page to learn more about the different initiatives, supports and resources available for students and staff relating to:

  • Harassment, bullying and discrimination
  • University Contact Officers
  • Safety and wellbeing (including reporting sexual assault and sexual harassment)
  • Be a Better Human and Consent Matters
  • Pride @ ECU initiatives and ECU’s ALLY Network
  • Disability access and inclusion
  • Cultural and faith diversity
  • Equity resources and support
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