Through its programs and policies the University seeks to highlight and celebrate the wonderful diversity that makes the campus culture so rich and rewarding.

Our diversity can be based on:

• gender and sexual diversity
• race, culture and religion
• age
• disability
• experience
• role and position
• family responsibilities
• educational background
• life balance.

Definition

The University is committed to providing an environment of equal opportunity, free from discrimination, for existing and prospective staff and students in the pursuit of their academic and professional goals and the realisation of their potential to contribute to the achievement of the University’s mission.

The UWA Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Therefore, diversity means:

• providing an environment based on equal opportunity
• providing an environment free from discrimination
• supporting staff and students to reach their goals and contribute to the University’s mission on campus
• recognising, acknowledging, valuing and celebrating difference.