Disability Inclusion for Staff
Disability is a multifaceted, fluid and relational concept which recognises that a person's interaction with physical, attitudinal, and institutional environments can be disabling. We acknowledge that disability and its effects can also fluctuate across time and between individuals. This social model of disability focuses action on changing environments to enhance accessibility and accommodate disability. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all staff. As part of this commitment, the University seeks to ensure equal opportunity for staff with disability and enable them to perform the inherent and reasonable requirements of their role by making appropriate and reasonable adjustments to the staff member’s workplace.
Relevant legislation
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
- Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth)
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)
- Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
Additional international conventions, Australian national and state legislation, and other policy instruments and agreements that guide best practice at Monash are listed in the Disability and Accessibility Action Plan 2024-2030.
Contact details
Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Email: staff-disability@monash.edu