Student Resources

Student equity unit

The Student Equity unit assists the University to provide a learning environment which is open to the perspectives and experiences of individuals and groups form different backgrounds and which is supportive of all students.
http://adm.monash.edu.au/sss/equity-diversity/student-equity/

Disability Liaison Unit

Disabled students are encouraged to register with the University's Disability Liaison Unit, which will assist students with disabilities or long-term medical conditions to participate as independently as possible in academic activities. Contact details are available from the website
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/sss/equity-diversity/disability-liaison/

Information regarding technological resources available to assist people with a disability is available from Information Technology Services, at the website
http://www.its.monash.edu.au/students/disability/

Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies (CAIS)

The Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies (CAIS) offers a range of services for indigenous students, and is very supportive of initiatives undertaken by the Faculty to improve indigenous student access to Faculty courses. Indigenous students are encouraged to maintain contact with CAIS during their studies. Information is available from the CAISwebsite:
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/cais/support/index.html

Information regarding sexual harassment, discrimination and grievance procedures

It is important that you know what to do if you witness or experience sexual harassment, or if you are unsure whether your own behaviour could be seen as offending in this area. Advice is available on the following website:
http://adm.monash.edu/sss/equity-diversity/equal-opportunity/what-you-can-do.html

Discrimination and harassment grievance advisers

Monash University has trained advisers on all its campuses who are available to discuss these matters in the strictest confidence. A list of these advisers can be found on the following website:
http://adm.monash.edu/sss/equity-diversity/equal-opportunity/contact.html

University policy on bullying

Monash University is committed to the prevention of bullying of students, employees, contractors or visitors to the University. The relevant policy on the prevention of bullying can be viewed at the following website: http://adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/assets/docs/policies/bullying-violence.pdf (32kb PDF)

For general enquiries regarding equity, diversity or access: contact the Equity and Diversity Centre on (03)9902 2049

Grievance Procedures

The university has formal grievance or appeal procedures. The University is committed to ensuring that all students have a positive relationship with the University and its staff members. More information is available on the following website: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/execserv/policies/Administration-Policies/student-grievance-information.html