Diversity and Inclusion update

Dr Ayse Zengin

Last week, the FMNHS Diversity and Inclusion Committee welcomed Dr Ayse Zengin and Ms Cat Shore-Lorenti as SCS representatives at the first meeting of the year. The 2018 Committee comprises 33 members from 21 different areas within the Faculty.

Exciting paperwork aside (Terms of Reference, Strategic Plan etc), there are some things worth sharing with SCS staff and students:

Respect. Now. Always.

The Safer Community Unit on campus provides confidential advice, support and referrals. If you’ve experienced sexual assault, inappropriate, concerning or threatening behaviour from Monash University students (on- or off-campus, even online), you can download this app to help navigate support services.

Cat Shore-Lorent

You may be aware that the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) sexual assault and harassment survey results were made available in August last year. These results showed that 1 in 4 students experienced sexual harassment at university in 2016. Part of the response to this issue is training. You can see the official 10 point plan here. Students at residential colleges and halls, students running clubs, and students attending offsite events must now complete online training, in the form of watching videos on consent and appropriate behaviour.

Gender Affirmation/Transition Procedure

Monash University is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment and celebrates the rich diversity of our employees and students. This procedure provides essential information on how the university affirms gender and supports staff and students through gender transition. It may help you navigate the university system and/or better support transgender and gender diverse employees and students. There’s a list of support services and definitions in the last sections that may also be helpful.

If staff wish to enquire about frontline training or other respectful community workshop training opportunities please contact Fiona.marshall@monash.edu.

Any questions, concerns, suggestions or complaints, contact  Ayse.Zengin@monash.edu or cat.shore-lorenti@monash.edu.