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 • 26 Sep 2014
Central Coast Alumni shine
The University of Newcastle, Australia profiles the career journeys of 25 UON Central Coast Campus graduates
News • 22 Aug 2014
HOPE comes to life online
The children's book HOPE produced by the AIM High program in 2013 has been turned into an eBook
News • 12 Aug 2014
Partnership to support students
Students facing difficult circumstances are set to benefit from a partnership that aims to improve access and participation in tertiary studies
News • 31 Jul 2014
Students add to global discussion
High school students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College will be part of a new international project that seeks to give young people a say in future education
News • 25 Jul 2014
Getting involved in Education Week
Schools set to experience the AIM High Careers Through Reading program during Education Week that aims to build literacy skills and raise career awareness
News • 18 Jul 2014
CSI on-campus
CSI Newcastle was launched on the Callaghan campus for the first time to provide Year 9 students with a hands-on experience across a range of study areas
News • 01 Jul 2014
AIM High furthers its reach
The AIM High program within Equity and Diversity at the University of Newcastle has experienced a significant growth in program involvement for 2014.
News • 26 Jun 2014
Conference challenges social work perceptions
Fourth year social work students had the chance to present their research during the 2014 Social Work Student Conference hosted at the University of Newcastle
News • 23 Jun 2014
Aiming to turn fiction into reality
The aspirational Careers Through Reading program delivered by Aim High continues to inspire through storytelling.
News • 16 Jun 2014
Aspirational program launched on the Central Coast
After significant success in Newcastle, the first series of 'Discover University Days' was rolled out at the University's Central Coast campus.
News • 06 Jun 2014
From the VC's desk
Impacts of the federal budget on equity and diversity at the University of Newcastle, Australia
News • 16 May 2014
European Access Network
Staff from the University of Newcastle will attend the 23rd annual European Access Network being held at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
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.