Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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cell"> <div class="component-content"> <p>We have a diverse community at UWA, and we celebrate this diversity of people, cultures and thought. At the same time, we must continually challenge ourselves to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>Our <em>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2025</em> reiterates our ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity. It is a strategic roadmap designed to guide UWA on the journey to create a pervasive inclusive campus climate, culture and services through clearly defined objectives and actions. The strategy is informed by the <a href="https://www.uwa.edu.au/uwa2030">UWA 2030 vision</a>.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/about/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/about/docs/leadership-and-governance/diversity-equity-inclusion_strategic-plan_2022_web.pdf">Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2025 [PDF, 1.6 MB]</a></li> </ul> <h2>Our committee and working groups</h2> <p>UWA’s <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/committees/other/inclusion-and-diversion-committee/" target="_blank">Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee</a> is the advisory body to the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to DEI. The committee membership includes all members of the University Executive, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education, Director Human Resources, and representatives from across the University. The committee is chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.</p> <p>The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee oversees <a href="/about/leadership-and-governance/strategy-and-values/diversity-equity-and-inclusion">five working groups</a>: Cultural and linguistic diversity; Disability access and inclusion; Gender equity; <span></span>LGBTIQA+; and<span> S</span>tudent equity and participation.</p> <h3>Our focus areas</h3> </div> </div> <div class="component container grid-container small-12 cell" > <div class="component-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="row component grid-x column-splitter grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="initial-6 small-6 medium-4 large-4 xlarge-4 xxlarge-4 cell container-padding--bottom-small container-padding--top-small cell"> <div class="component teaser-card small-12 cell"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="teaser-card-item"><div class="teaser-card-item-img field-promoicon"><img 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