Gender Equity

We believe strongly in equal opportunity for women, and have a long history of championing the rights of women in higher education.

In 1881 the University was the first Australian university to admit women to academic courses.

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The University is committed to improving the gender equity of its senior leadership, and has a number of initiatives, activities and groups that are helping work towards this goal.

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Dornwell framework

In 2015, the University launched the Dornwell Framework, which supports the University’s gender equity strategy for staff.

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Family-friendly employer

There are many family-friendly initiatives we offer staff at the University.

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Gender equity initiatives

The University is committed to improving the gender equity of its senior leadership, and has a number of initiatives, activities and groups that are helping work towards this goal.

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Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is an Australian Government Statutory Agency responsible for promoting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces.

We believe strongly in equal opportunity for women, and have a long history of championing the rights of women in higher education. In 1881 the University was the first Australian university to admit women to academic courses.