Goal 10:
Reduced Inequalities
Anti-Discrimination Policies
In 2024, the University of Newcastle maintained a clear and comprehensive Workplace Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy, which outlines our commitment to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members of the University community.
The policy explicitly states that the University will not tolerate, and is committed to preventing, all forms of:
- Workplace bullying
- Unlawful harassment
- Unlawful discrimination
Section 7 – Discrimination addresses the University’s obligations under relevant legislation, including the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), and affirms that all staff, students, and affiliates must be treated fairly and equitably regardless of personal characteristics such as race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religious belief.
This policy underpins the University's broader strategic commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of academic and professional life.
This policy was effective from the 8th of April 2024 and will be reviewed in April 2027.
Learn more about what's happening at the University:
News • 04 Feb 2016
Equity Fellowship success for UON academics
Dr Erica Southgate and Dr Cathy Stone from the University of Newcastle Australia have each been awarded Equity Fellowships from the NCSEHE
News • 03 Feb 2016
CEEHE seeking Equity Ambassador
The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education is seeking an Equity Ambassador for the Student Access and Experience Research Theme
News • 01 Dec 2015
UNI4YOU PARTICIPANTS SUCCEED
Thirteen students have completed Open Foundation this year with the assistance of the Uni4You program run by the Family Action Centre
News • 30 Nov 2015
GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR LOCALLY DEVELOPED RESOURCE
My Big Tomorrow vwas developed in conjunction with Newism and the Village of Useful and has won multiple awards this year.
News • 24 Nov 2015
Supporting refugee students in higher education
An Australia-first symposium was held at UON to help higher ed institutions learn how to support refugee students.
News • 14 Oct 2015
Tackle attitudes to gender
Penny Jane Burke discusses the violent effects of gender attitudes and the need for gender to be included in the curriculum
News • 08 Sep 2015
Improving student well-being
Psychology researchers within the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education are researching ways to improve the mental well-being of low SES students
News • 07 Sep 2015
#EquityMeans Series
The Center of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education is using Twitter to gain insights into Equity from all around the world.
News • 27 Jul 2015
UNLOCKING HIGHER EDUCATION FOR REFUGEE STUDENTS
OLT funding has been awarded to the University of Newcastle to investigate the experience of students from a refugee background accessing higher education.
News • 03 Jul 2015
Seed grants announced
The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education has announced the successful seed funding recipients.
News • 01 Jul 2015
CEEHE RESOURCE NOMINATED FOR AWARD
My Big Tomorrow has been nominated for Best Collaborative Project in this year's Net Awards
News • 20 May 2015
$20,000 SEED FUNDING AVAILABLE
The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education is offering seed grants of up to $20,000 for research to be carried out within the Centre
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.