What we will do
- Cultivate inclusive learning and working culture through the facilitation of social connections
- Tailor our services to our student profile to create relevant supports and encourage a greater sense of belonging
- Generate and support research which fosters individuals from diverse backgrounds to bring research ideas to UniSC
- Build on existing exchanges of cultural knowledge and community capacity with a focus on listening to under-represented communities
- Enhance community aspirations and practical research skills, strengths and capabilities that already exist and identify opportunities to share between communities
How will we know we are making a difference?
- There is university-wide recognition and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture, knowledge and protocols
- Genuine and close partnerships with Indigenous and transcultural communities
USC commitment
- Ensure every supervisor is responsible for actively encouraging an open and collaborative culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Establish forums and safe spaces for people to share information about their lived experience
- Provide planned opportunities/ events for the UniSC community to celebrate diversity, ensuring the engagement is meaningful and has impact
Examples of individual commitment
- Include pronouns within email signatures
- Participate in and acknowledge national and local dates of significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Participate in various cultural learning activities
- For those who design and deliver either academic or professional program, create opportunities to raise awareness and include diverse perspectives