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The Ally Network champions Monash as a safe and inclusive space for individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, encompassing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and questioning, asexual and aromantic, plus other identities (LGBTIQA+) students and staff.
In 2023, 207 staff and 91 students completed the LGBTIQA+ Ally training program, contributing to the number of registered allies across our Australian campuses. Additionally, 404 staff and 1210 students completed Queer 101 training.
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Monash promotes access and equity for students who have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition. In 2023, 3807 students were registered with Disability Support Services at Monash University, an increase of 12 per cent (or 453 registrations) from 2022. There were 1617 new student registrations compared to 1455 in 2022.
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Monash HR and the William Cooper Institute established an Indigenous Employment and Engagement Team to promote employment and professional development opportunities for Indigenous people. The initiative followed the launch earlier in 2023 of the Monash Indigenous Graduate Program as well as an Indigenous Traineeship program, enhancing Monash's reputation as a culturally safe and inclusive employer. in recognition of these efforts to address barriers to Indigenous employment, Monash was awarded the Australian Human Resources Institute's "Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Award".
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