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Equity and inclusion seeks to provide equal opportunities and equal expectations for individuals, regardless of their gender, race, culture or sexual identity. It builds the foundations for an inclusive and productive workplace in which all individuals can achieve their best and diversity is valued.
The Committee seeks to advance equity, inclusion and diversity within the School of Physics and Astronomy, so our community of staff and students welcomes and reflects the diversity of the Australian community.
Committee initiatives include the Pleiades Parenting Room, and Astronomical Society of Australia Pleiades Silver Awards (2023) to the School of Physics and Astronomy for its women in STEM initiatives. The Committee continues to strive to improve equity, inclusion and diversity, including the implementation of initiatives associated with Athena-SWAN and renewal of the Pleiades Award.
To report to the Head of School, on University equity, diversity and inclusion policies, strategies and programs that will enable the School to support all of its staff and students.
To develop and implement strategies to assist the School in meeting equity, inclusion and diversity objectives.
To provide advice to the School Council on policy, objectives and programs concerning all equity, inclusion and diversity matters.
To promote effective communication and understanding of the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity throughout the School.
To identify priority areas in equity, inclusion and diversity which are of relevance to the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Win+PA (Women and non-binary people in Physics and Astronomy) is an informal social and mentoring group for staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students. It is an active and welcoming organisation with many events and activities throughout the year including coffee catch-ups, dinners, hikes, crafts, and paint & sip.
The Pleiades Parenting Room is available to Physics & Astronomy undergraduate students, postgraduate students and staff who need a space where they can attend to their children while on campus. The parenting room is a dedicated facility that can be used for feeding, breastfeeding, expressing milk, baby changing, soothing and working alongside children. The room needs to be booked prior to use, email karen.hewitt@monash.edu or visit in person the Physics and Astronomy Office 143F.
