Diversity and inclusion
We are proud of our diversity and believe it drives our innovation.
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates the many genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations within our organisation. We encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of our staff and students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for everyone to feel welcome within MCRI.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our people make us who we are. A focus on diversity and inclusion is vital to attract, retain, and develop our exceptional workforce of brilliant minds. We encourage each other to draw upon our unique experiences, skills and knowledge in ways that enhance our mission, to ensure every child can live a healthy and fulfilled life.
We strive towards a diverse and inclusive workplace, not just within MCRI, but in all our work including participant research and patient groups.
We have clear, written policies on Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity to prohibit harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Our people make us who we are. A focus on diversity and inclusion is vital to attract, retain, and develop our exceptional workforce of brilliant minds. We encourage each other to draw upon our unique experiences, skills and knowledge in ways that...
Our people make us who we are. A focus on diversity and inclusion is vital to attract, retain, and develop our exceptional workforce of brilliant minds. We encourage each other to draw upon our unique experiences, skills and knowledge in ways that enhance our mission, to ensure every child can live a healthy and fulfilled life.
We strive towards a diverse and inclusive workplace, not just within MCRI, but in all our work including participant research and patient groups.
We have clear, written policies on Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity to prohibit harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Our committee
A team of passionate employees make up our Diversity and Inclusion Committee, who regularly meet and collaborate with our campus partners.
While our initial focus is to advance diversity and inclusion at all levels of MCRI, our committee is also committed to supporting researchers to embed diversity and inclusion when we engage with the community in all of its diversity (from participant research to patient groups and more).
Our committee operates through four working groups spanning Accessibility, Cultural Diversity, Gender Equity and Pride.
Athena Swan Bronze Award
MCRI has been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze Award by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE). The accolade marks an institution’s commitment to dismantling gender-based barriers and helping to achieve systemic, structural and cultural change. Our 2024-2031 SAGE Action Plan is comprised of over 150 actions that guide our intersectional work towards equity, diversity and inclusion for all.
We are committed to upholding the Athena Swan Principles as we address our six priority areas:
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Ensure that our workplace embeds the values of equity and diversity in our policies, procedures, practices and programs
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Alleviate workload stress by creating flexibility for our people to succeed
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Improve our professional development opportunities to support our people to achieve their best and develop their skills
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Strengthen our current approach to career progression
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Align our workplace culture with our values to improve and cultivate psychological safety for all our people
Read more about the Athena Swan Bronze Award
Our diversity and inclusion memberships
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