Training

LGBTIQA+ awareness briefings and ally training

The University of Melbourne offers Pride in Diversity endorsed LGBTIQA+ awareness briefings and ally training. The aim of awareness briefings is to provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTIQA+ workplace inclusion is important to an organisation as well as to provide a level of comfort around terminology, explore challenges often faced by LGBTIQA+ employees and provide awareness on the impact that a culture has on the lived experiences of its employees.

Staff can find session details on TrainMe, and students should email the Pride in Action Network Committee to register their interest.

Hundreds of University staff and students in pride flags at Midsumma Festival
Dixon Patten's artwork
Artist and Designer: Dixon Patten is a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai man who has family bloodlines from Dhudhuroa, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri, Yuin, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa and Monaro. He has worked with the University on its Cultural Awareness Training program and other projects.

Indigenous cultural competency workshops

The Faculty of Business and Economics offers workshops focusing on supporting the development of cultural competencies in non-Indigenous members of the Faculty. These are delivered by Yorta Yorta woman Karen Milward in conjunction with our Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership. Topics covered include traditional Aboriginal cultures, past Government policies that have affected Aboriginal peoples, and how these still affect people today, statistics affecting Aboriginal peoples today and cultural protocols for engagement.

For more information, please contact Dale Wandin from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Introduction to disability awareness

Disability Awareness Training  describes the legislative framework supporting people with disability in Australia and aims to provide an overall understanding of why disability inclusion is important in the workplace. It also provides an insight into the challenges faced by people with disability and practical strategies to create awareness about the lived experiences of students and staff with disability.

Staff can enrol on TrainMe, and students can email the Student Equity and Disability Support Team to find out about study support and adjustments.

Old Law Quad with steps at University of Melbourne Parkville Campus

Staff-only online training

A non-exhaustive list of Diversity and Inclusion-related sessions available through TrainMe for University of Melbourne staff.