Anti-discrimination
CSU has zero tolerance for discrimination. This includes discrimination based on factors such as, but not limited to, age, disability, race, sexuality, sex, or gender identity.
Our commitment
We rigorously follow our legal obligation to:
- prevent unlawful discrimination and harassment
- promote equality of opportunity for certain groups
- report on our employment equity programs.
Through our EO Online program, we train all staff on employment equity and their rights and responsibilities under relevant legislation.
You can find information about student equity initiatives on the Equity Support website.
Racism. It Stops With Me.
Everyone at CSU is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where racism isn't tolerated. The 'Racism. It Stops with Me' campaign invites all Australians to reflect on what they can do to counter racism wherever it happens. We're proud to have joined forces with some of Australia’s leading businesses, sporting bodies and NGOs to support this campaign.
In February 2016, CSU was named Supporter of the Month by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) for the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign. We have now launched the campaign to staff and students on each campus.
For more information about the campaign, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission 'Racism. It stops with me' website.
Read up
- Casual racism frequently asked questions - Australian Human Rights Commission
- What is casual racism? - The Conversation by Jacqueline Nelson and Jessica Walton
- Hate He Said - a poem written and performed by Steven Oliver
- Curse of Australia's silent pervasive racism - The Age by Waleed Aly
- Racism in Aboriginal Australia - Creative Spirits
Speak up
- Tips on speaking up against racism - Australian Human Rights Commission
- Let's...bust some myths - Reconciliation Australia
Show your support
- Follow the campaign on Twitter @ItStopsWithMe
- Display a poster in your work area - posters can be downloaded from the 'Campaign Material' on the Australian Human Rights Commission website
- Participate in the University's events that support the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign
Courageous Conversations about Race program
As part of the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign, The Division of People and Culture has trained facilitators to deliver Courageous Conversations About Race (CCAR) workshops to staff and students. CCAR has a strong theoretical and practical base and is being rolled out across the Higher Education sector in Australia and New Zealand.
Contact rswm@csu.edu.au for more information.