Equity and diversity
At Swinburne, we’re all responsible for creating a culture that provides an environment that is safe, flexible and fair. It’s also culturally appropriate, friendly and professional — free from discrimination and harassment.
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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AccessAbility Action Plan
Swinburne’s AccessAbility Action Plan will ensure our working and learning environments are accessible, inclusive and equitable 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.
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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- University
Pride celebrations are back at Swinburne and better than ever!
After a two-year hiatus, in-person events are back for Pride 2022 at Swinburne! Come join us as we get back into the swing of ensuring Pride is embraced at Swinburne everyday #EverydayPride
Thursday 25 August 2022 -
- University
Launching Swinburne’s strategic plans to advance gender equality
Swinburne University of Technology has launched its Gender Equality Action Plan - cementing the university’s commitment to progressing its gender equity efforts.
Friday 05 August 2022 -
- Education
STEM Hub for girls receives funding boost
An online hub that encourages girls to participate in STEM opportunities has received $1.2 million in funding from The Invergowrie Foundation.
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- Engineering
Honouring Swinburne engineers this International Women in Engineering Day
This International Women in Engineering Day, Swinburne is proud to have inspirational women championing the future of aerospace, hydrogen and global blood donations – to list a few. Read about them here.Thursday 23 June 2022 -
- Student News
- University
Swinburne earns bronze pride in sport award
Swinburne has earned a Bronze in the Pride in Sport Index – an initiative by the Australian Human Rights Commission and Australian Sports Commission to benchmark inclusion in Australian sport.Wednesday 22 June 2022 -
- Engineering
EPIC new chapter for Syrian engineer
Project Engineer Hiba Mansour is the embodiment of resilience and tenacity in her journey to become a qualified engineer in Australia.Monday 20 June 2022
Equity and diversity events
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Student Life
- Diversity
Celebrate Your Heritage
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.
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Community
- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
Swinburne Annual Barak-Wonga Oration 2022
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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Thought Leadership
- Research Impact
- Diversity
- Engagement
A Night with the Outer Sanctum: Inside the Group Chat
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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Community
- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
2022 Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture
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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Community
- Diversity
- Partnerships
AND Workshop: Re-establishing the Swinburne Accessibility Network
Help us make Swinburne more disability confident. Join the Swinburne Accessibility Network today!
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Community
- Indigenous
- Engagement
National Sorry Day
The Moondani Toombadool Centre will be holding National Sorry Day events across all three campuses on Thursday 26 May.
Register now (National Sorry Day)
Contact us
To enquire about our diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives, please email inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.