Diversity, inclusion and belonging

At Curtin, we value and celebrate diversity, and aim to create an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong.

Reconciliation in action

Reconciliation in action

Explore our journey towards reconciliation and see our education and employment initiatives that support inclusion and advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Rainbow ribbons hanging along Whitman Walk on the Curtin Bentley campus

Gender Equity and Inclusion

At Curtin, we work to embed gender and inclusion principles through initiatives which support our diverse workforce and our student cohort to reach their full potential.

Cultural diversity

Cultural diversity

Our community is highly diverse with around a quarter of our students coming from a country outside of Australia. We offer a range of services to support inclusion and belonging, regardless of background.

Disability and accessibility

Disability and accessibility

We offer a range of services that empower all staff and students to engage and succeed at Curtin.

LGBTQIA+ and allies

LGBTQIA+ and allies

We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where our LGBTQIA+ students and staff are respected and their contribution celebrated. We have a range of support and community initiatives for LGBTQIA+ students, staff and allies at Curtin, including our Ally program.

Higher Education Access and Support

Higher Education Access and Support

At Curtin, we want to uncover the potential in people. We do this by raising awareness of the long-term benefits of higher education and providing pathways into university for a diverse range of people, including those from regional and remote areas. We also support the participation and success of our students through a range of programs and services.

Strategies and plans

We have a range of strategies, policies and plans that help us maintain a diverse and inclusive environment to work and learn, including our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Policy and Diversity in the Workplace Procedures.

We also support equity students through our Student Equity and Inclusion Framework.

Legislative requirements

Each year, Curtin must submit an annual report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency to demonstrate our compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.