Contacts and support
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
Our Pro Vice-Chancellor (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) provides direction to foster and promote an inclusive culture within the University. To contact the PVC (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), email [email protected]
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Workforce DiversityOur Workforce Diversity team manages the University’s compliance with relevant legislation, coordinates operational activities relating to inclusion and diversity, and supports the DEI Working Groups. To contact the Workforce Diversity team, email [email protected].
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Student LifeOur Student Life team deliver the Student Access and Participation Framework, which facilitates programs and activities that support students from underrepresented backgrounds to access, participate and succeed at UWA. Find out more about student equity and our student support services.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Contact Officers
UWA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Contact Officers are trained to provide confidential advice and preliminary support in cases where staff or students feel uncomfortable or distressed by the conduct of another member of the University community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Contact Officers.
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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Working GroupThe Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Working Group aims to raise the visibility of the University’s multicultural community, educate on matters pertaining to multiculturalism and support UWA’s multicultural community. The executive sponsor is Professor Anna Nowak. To learn more about the Working Group, contact [email protected].
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Disability Access and Inclusion Working GroupThe Disability Access and Inclusion Working Group aims to make UWA accessible for staff and students with a disability. They educate the UWA community and raise awareness for issues affecting people living with a disability. The Physical and Wayfinding group, a sub-committee of the Working Group, works closely with UniAccess and Campus Management to identify areas of improvement and implement change. The executive sponsor is Ms Leona Marquand. To find out more, contact [email protected].
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Gender Equity Working Group
The Gender Equity Working Group advocates for and works towards gender equity at UWA, and is responsible for the Science and Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN Swan accreditation and Action Plan. The executive sponsor is Professor Tim Colmer. To learn more, contact [email protected].
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LGBTIQA+ Working Group
The LGBTIQA+ Working Group supports the inclusion of LGBTIQA+ staff and students. It acts a body of expertise, primarily through the lived experience of its members, and contributes to the delivery of Ally training. This Group coordinates the University’s Pride and Ally Networks, and participation in Pride events. The executive sponsor of the LGBTIQA+ Working Group is Professor Tim Colmer. To find out more, [email protected], or contact the Pride Network on [email protected].
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Student Equity and Participation Working GroupThe Student Equity and Participation Working Group supports the increasing diversity of our student cohort and promoting inclusive practice through the UWA Student Access and Participation Framework. The executive sponsor of the Student Equity and Participation Working Group is Professor David Sadler. To learn more, email Ms Elisa McGowan.