The Committee for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CEDI)

The CEDI provides high-level direction, advocacy and support for all matters relating to equity, diversity and inclusion so that all members of the UOW community, regardless of race, sex, gender, sexuality, socio-economic status and ability, can flourish and succeed in a safe, respectful and socially inclusive environment.

The committee provides high-level support and advocacy for all diversity groups at UOW, including relevant committees and networks.

The CEDI seeks to provide an over-arching governance mechanism for all equity cohorts, with high-level representation, monitoring of achievement against targets, and an avenue for escalation as appropriate.

The following committees and groups are currently in place at UOW to advocate for specific equity groups.

Gender, sex & sexuality diverse

• Pride Network Advisory Committee (PNAC)- Queer Collective

Women

• Women of UOW (WOW) Network

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse

• FUSE (Forging United Safe Environments
• Modern Slavery Working Group

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

• Aboriginal Workforce Working Group
• Aboriginal Advancement and Advisory Committee
• Aboriginal Advancement and Advisory Group
• Aboriginal Community Advisory Group (in progress)
• Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee and Working Groups

Living with a disability

• Student Mental Health Advisory Group
• Disability Inclusion Network (DIN)

Low-SES background

• Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) Advisory Group

Students (only)

• Student Advisory Council
• Safe and Respectful Communities Advisory Group (sexual assault and harassment)
• Student Academic Experience Sub-Committee