At RMIT, we are deeply committed to protecting the right of every member of our community to learn, interact and participate fully in university life, with a clear sense that they are welcome, they are safe, and they belong.
As a diverse and globally connected university, our policies, values and practices work to ensure we create a genuinely inclusive environment where everyone is respected, and supported.
Through our research and teaching, RMIT aims to:
- Help solve complex local, national and global problems in relation to our students
- Equip our students for life and work in a diverse global environment; and
- Establish a staff and student community that is well equipped to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse communities and with diverse circumstances and backgrounds.
At RMIT we recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities. Through Responsible Practice, we strengthen the relationships between RMIT and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to the benefit of all Australians and our global community. There is a wide range of study, cultural, and personal support to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their learning journey at Ngarara Willim, RMIT’s dedicated support service.
RMIT’s Cultural Inclusion Working Group comprising diverse staff and students, oversees the implementation of our actions focused on our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive university. To find out how you can get involved, contact diversity.inclusion@rmit.edu.au.
Selected initiatives
International students
At RMIT, we’re proud of our diverse and inclusive community. We believe everyone deserves to feel supported, respected and valued in their place of study and work.
To support international student success, RMIT offers events, activities, clubs, supports and services.
Welcome Scholarship
To enable people seeking asylum to pursue their education and career goals, RMIT has a holistic program, including fee waivers, scholarships, priority access to student support services, employability development and employment opportunities. This program has proven to be life changing for many students seeking asylum.
Multi cultural and multi faith clubs, events and activities
RMIT supports a number of clubs, events and activities. This includes a Multicultural Festival and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. With well over 100 countries represented among RMIT’s enrolled student body, the Multicultural Festival is a chance for students to celebrate diverse cultures at RMIT.
Multi-faith Centre
Our Multifaith and Wellbeing Centre is a purpose-built facility providing prayer rooms and spaces for students and staff of all faiths. There are also prayer rooms at RMIT campus locations.
Name pronunciation
Correctly pronouncing a person’s name is important to a sense of inclusion. To support this, staff can add their phonetic pronunciation to their Workday profile.
Courageous Conversations
RMIT has a wide range of cultural responsive and inclusive training for staff and students. One example is Courageous Conversations, an intensive two-day training to develop a deep understanding of how race and racism operate in personal, institutional, and societal contexts and build confidence and tools to interrupt racial inequity and engage in constructive conversations.
Global experiences
RMIT has a wide range of global experiences for students, including opportunities to study abroad, volunteer, join a study tour or intern. Additionally, students don’t even need to leave their home or city to have a fully immersive experience, with programs designed to enhance understanding of global issues and events.
Memberships and accreditations
Diversity Council Australia is the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a member organisation, all RMIT staff have access to their research, events and resources.
For membership information including login details please contact diversity.inclusion@rmit.edu.au.
Concerns and complaints
If you have experienced bullying, harassment or discrimination, find how to report a complaint here. At RMIT, we are committed to providing a respectful and safe place to study and work, and you can raise confidentially any issues or concerns, and access support, via our Safer Community Team.
RMIT’s Employee Assistance provider, Benestar, and the student counselling service share RMIT’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and strives to ensure their workforce reflects the communities they service. Learn more about Benestar’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and about the RMIT student Counselling and Psychological Services.
