Ethnic inclusion and anti-racism
University initiatives
Anti-racism Hallmark Research Initiative
Undertakes and disseminates solutions-focused anti-racism research and interventions to combat racism at both the interpersonal and structural levels in collaboration with the government, community organisations and businesses.
Learn more about Anti-racism research
Anti-racism action plan
The University culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)/anti-racism action plan is outlined to develop an action plan to support culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) staff and students, including promotion of anti-racism.
Read about the Anti-racism Action Plan
Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross-Cultural Communication
RUMACCC conducts research in Australian and international contexts in fields such as the maintenance and development of bi- and multilingualism and conducts free workshops for parents raising their children in more than one language, teachers and others interested in bilingual education.
Find out more about RUMACCC
UMSU People of Colour Department
The UMSU People of Colour Department aims to promote welfare, provide a safe space, and fight against racism for people of Aboriginal, African, Arab, Asian, Indigenous, Latin, Jewish, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and other relevant backgrounds.
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Grants supporting students of colour to plan and deliver a project that benefits other students in their academic cohort or wider student community
National campaign providing tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and stand against it by acting for positive change
Provides information, leading practices, case studies, readings, and additional resources on cultural diversity
Provides support and advocacy for culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
FBE marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with its inaugural racial literacy event, bringing together staff to explore anti-racism, cultural humility and collective action. The session highlighted the role of education and institutions in fostering inclusive and equitable environments.
Tolulope (Tolu) Akinbiyi
Tolu is a Bachelor of Commerce student and an inaugural student representative of the FBE/MBSL Joint D&I Committee. Having joined SAMM – the Students’ Association of Management and Marketing – in her first semester, she serves as a member of its executive committee. Tolu is also actively involved in the university community beyond the FBE, as a member of UMSU’s Bla(c)k Collective and the German Club Executive Committee.