We seek to create a culture of acceptance. We cultivate and respect the strength that difference creates. ºìõ¹åÉçÇø celebrates the diversity of its community and recognises the rights and responsibilities of all those within it.
Equity and diversity in action
At ºìõ¹åÉçÇø, we actively promote a culture of inclusion, where diverse backgrounds, genders, sexuality, age, cultures and abilities is celebrated.
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø has initiated the following strategies and action plans to promote and increase diversity and equality for staff and students.Â
Our scholarships and grants are some examples of these strategies in action.
Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Framework
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø's framework takes an intersectional approach to all diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.Â
Our initiatives in action
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ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Gender Equality Action Plan
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø'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.Â
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SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM). -
Cultural diversity
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø 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)
ºìõ¹åÉçÇøâ€™s Disabled Equity Action Plan demonstrates our commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion for people with disability.
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Reconciliation Action Plan
ºìõ¹åÉçÇøâ€™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
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø is committed to building a culture where gender-based violence is never tolerated. Download our Action Plan to learn more.
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø 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.
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø has a number of LGBTIQ+ programs designed to support students and staff.
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Ally Network
The ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Ally Network is composed of LGBTIQ+ identifying and non-identifying staff and students who champion inclusion at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø. The group contributes to the design and implementation of the ºìõ¹åÉçÇøâ€™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 ºìõ¹åÉçÇø 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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How Conor is using his voice for change
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø alum, Conor Bowden, receives a nomination for the 2026 NT Young Australian of the Year.Wednesday 22 April 2026 -
- Student News
- Social Affairs
How Michael is creating change centred in culture
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø student Michael Phelan founded the Reconnect mentoring program at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre
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- Astronomy
- Film and television
- Social Affairs
MTC Future Aspirations camp blends STEM and Indigenous culture
The Moondani Toombadool Centre hosted 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students at its recent Future Aspirations Camp, where it blended cultural activities with university experiences
Monday 02 March 2026 -
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Indigenous students explore the cosmos through ºìõ¹åÉçÇøâ€™s astrophysics program
Indigenous students explored astrophysics at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø, connecting science and culture while building pathways to future careers in STEM.
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Changing the trajectory of reconciliation
Melinda Cilento delivered the address at the 2025 ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Annual Reconciliation Lecture. She shared insights from two decades of engagement with reconciliation efforts across Australia. Â
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National Reconciliation Week at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø embraced the National Reconciliation Week 2025 theme, "Bridging Now to Next," building on our strong and rich history of celebrating, acknowledging and progressing reconciliation.Â
Friday 13 June 2025
Equity and diversity events
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Student Life
- Diversity
Celebrate Your Heritage
Celebrate the rich diversity of ºìõ¹åÉçÇø's community with music, food, fashion and cultural performances. Wear your best traditional attire and join in the fashion parade.
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Thought Leadership
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Annual Barak Wonga Oration
Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm with Oration commencing at 6.30pm
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Community
- Sustainability
- Indigenous
Indigenous Voices in Water Management
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Community
- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2023
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 ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Annual Reconciliation Lecture.
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Community
- Diversity
- Engagement
- Indigenous
National Sorry Day Service
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø is holding a service for staff and students to acknowledge the National Sorry Day and the effect on First Nations people.
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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.
Register now (Celebrate Your Heritage)
Contact us
To enquire about our diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives, please email inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.