We seek to create a culture of acceptance. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference creates. Swinburne celebrates the diversity of its community and recognises the rights and responsibilities of all those within it.
Equity and diversity in action
At Swinburne, we actively promote a culture of inclusion, where diverse backgrounds, genders, sexuality, age, cultures and abilities is celebrated.
Swinburne has initiated the following strategies and action plans to promote and increase diversity and equality for staff and students.
Our scholarships and grants are some examples of these strategies in action.
Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Framework
Swinburne's framework takes an intersectional approach to all diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.
Our initiatives in action
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Swinburne Gender Equality Action Plan
Swinburne's Gender Equality Action Plan cements our commitment to continuously improving our gender equity efforts. It contains gender equity strategies and focused actions to improve gender equity throughout our operations.
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SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM). -
Cultural diversity
Swinburne is a global culturally diverse and inclusive university. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.
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Disabled Equity Action Plan (DEAP)
Swinburne’s Disabled Equity Action Plan demonstrates our commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion for people with disability.
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Reconciliation Action Plan
Swinburne’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) builds on our long standing commitment, over two decades, to the education and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.
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Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Plan and Outcomes Framework
Swinburne is committed to building a culture where gender-based violence is never tolerated. Download our Action Plan to learn more.
Swinburne cultivates a culture of excellence, dignity, and respect, and continues to create a space where our employees and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender identities can feel safe and be given equal opportunity to thrive and contribute.
Swinburne has a number of LGBTIQ+ programs designed to support students and staff.
Swinburne Ally Network
The Swinburne Ally Network is composed of LGBTIQ+ identifying and non-identifying staff and students who champion inclusion at Swinburne. The group contributes to the design and implementation of the Swinburne’s LGBTIQ+ inclusion programs and organises events and learning sessions that raise awareness of LGBTIQ+ issues and celebrate our inclusive workplace.
To learn more about the Swinburne Ally Network, or if you are interested in joining, please contact allynetwork@swinburne.edu.au.
Gender Agenda
Gender Agenda is a student-led, staff-supported social support group for trans and gender diverse students. The group organises learning sessions and guest speakers for the benefit of its members and the community.
For those who are trans and/or gender diverse and are looking for a strong social support group at university please contact GenderAgenda@swinburne.edu.au.
Please visit our staff intranet (login required) or contact LGBTIQ@swinburne.edu.au for additional information.
Equity and diversity news
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Swinburne appoints inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement
- University
Professor John Evans has been appointed as the University’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement (PVC IE).
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Avanade extends Swinburne Women in STEM program
- Student News
- Science
- Technology
Avanade has extended its partnership with Swinburne University of Technology to offer two more scholarships through the Avanade Women in STEM Scholarship program for first year students.
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International students share their experience and advice on working in Australia
- Student News
- Business
- University
International students Khuslen Tsendbaatar and Zayed Al Kathiri reflect on working in Australia after their year-long paid Professional Placement in Swinburne’s Careers & Employability team.
Tuesday 17 January 2023 -
Inspiring Pasifika youth to next gen careers
- Education
- Science
- University
A new Swinburne-led project will help inspire and support Pasifika youth as they follow new careers paths across design, media innovation, sport, STEM and the hydrogen economy.
Thursday 07 April 2022 -
Australia’s first Disability Employment Centre of Excellence announced
- University
Swinburne University of Technology will host Australia’s first Disability Employment Centre of Excellence.
Tuesday 28 January 2025 -
Empowering students with disability to better manage their careers
- Education
A new study highlights opportunities and barriers in career support for university students with disability.
Friday 04 March 2022
Equity and diversity events
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National Sorry Day
Community- Indigenous
- Engagement
The Moondani Toombadool Centre will be holding National Sorry Day events across all three campuses on Thursday 26 May.
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2022 Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture
Community- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
Join Swinburne's National Centre for Reconciliation Practice and Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter (Yoorrook Justice Commission) in discussing the path to truth and building a shared understanding of our history.
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Swinburne Annual Barak-Wonga Oration 2022
Community- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
Take part in advancing understandings in the wider community on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues as part of Swinburne's Reconciliation Action Plan.
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A Night with the Outer Sanctum: Inside the Group Chat
Thought Leadership- Research Impact
- Diversity
- Engagement
Join Swinburne Sport Innovation Research Group and award-winning podcast team The Outer Sanctum as they engage with big ideas and challenging problems in sport and beyond.
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Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2023
Community- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
Swinburne and the National Centre for Reconciliation Practice are delighted to welcome Mr Richard Young, a prominent Indigenous artist based in Victoria, to deliver the 2023 Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture.
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Celebrate Your Heritage
Student Life- Diversity
Celebrate and explore cultural diversity through music, performance, art, food and more! Wear your best traditional dress, join in the parade and win prizes for best-dressed student by student vote.
Register now (Celebrate Your Heritage)
Contact us
To enquire about our diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives, please email inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.