At Victoria University we believe diversity is a strength – the more diverse perspectives, identities, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience of our staff and students, the better our working environment, research and educational experience of our students.
We strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students and staff are respected, valued and enabled to thrive.
VU strives to be a leader in inclusivity and accessibility. We guide and support students to achieve their career aspirations through personalised, flexible and well-supported learning opportunities.
Our fourth accessibility action plan outlines our commitment to removing barriers to access and participation for students with a health condition or disability. It focusses on five action areas:
Read VU's Accessibility Action Plan 2016 – 2020.
Our experienced Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying (DHB) Contact Officers are trained to help VU’s staff and students. Contact a DHB Officer if you have been subject to or witnessed:
DHB Officers can provide you with information and support on:
To find out more about our DHB Officers email heather.braden@vu.edu.au.
We value and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and gender diverse community.
The Ally Network is comprised of staff who are allies for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and gender diverse community.
Ally members developed an LGBTIQ+ and Gender Diverse Action Plan for the University and meet regularly to develop actions and increase the visibility of the community.
We offer online Ally training for staff and have a range of resources and information to support the LGBTIQ+ and gender diverse community.
We are a member of Pride in Diversity, the lead organisation that promotes LGBTIQ awareness and support in the workplace.
For further information about the Ally Network, contact Sara Austin, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, sara.austin@vu.edu.au.
Contact us for more information about diversity and inclusion at Victoria University.
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Contact the student advisory team for advice and counselling
Email Respect and Responsibility: respect.responsibility@vu.edu.au.
