Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, we’re actively working to achieve an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and prioritises equity for its staff, students and community.

Diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of life, benefits us all. Our students gain an enhanced sense of community and belonging, and a greatly enriched environment and education. Our staff enjoy greater wellbeing, through inclusive and flexible work practices. Our University benefits from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences, delivering broader research success and impact.

That’s why we’re absolutely committed to enabling, supporting and celebrating it within our faculty and throughout the University.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences People and Culture Committee

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In 2014, we established our faculty's first Gender Equity and Diversity Committee (GED), with representatives from across the faculty. In 2024, in recognition of the broadening remit for inclusivity we relaunched as the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences People and Culture Committee. The committee works with the University’s Organisational Performance, GED Committee and faculty leadership to facilitate the development and promotion of an inclusive and supportive environment. The committee champions diversity, equity, respect, engagement, belonging, and communication amongst academic staff, professional staff, titleholders, and students.

Our mandate is to encourage positive change across the faculty through such actions as:

  • considering and making recommendations to the Executive Dean and Faculty Board on DEI- related organisational priorities
  • promoting a culture of aspiration towards improved representation of people of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other backgrounds
  • considering and recommending ways to remove impediments to equality of opportunity
  • disseminating DEI best-practice to staff and students
  • contributing to the faculty’s marketing and recruitment strategies
  • providing a link between the faculty and the University’s GED Committee and Indigenous Education and Engagement Committee.

Chair
Associate Professor Shona Crabb, Deputy Dean, People and Culture

Deputy chair
Professor Joanne Bowen, Associate Dean, Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion