At Swinburne, we cultivate and respect the strength that difference and cultural diversity creates.
Through our Charter of Cultural Diversity, our diverse community and the many cultural events we host each year, Swinburne continues to be a role model for multicultural excellence.
Swinburne was the first university in Australia to launch a Charter of Cultural Diversity. It reaffirms and extends acknowledgement and respect for the many cultures that make up the Swinburne community.
The Charter is underpinned by a set of Cultural Objectives, with initiatives in the areas of Culture and Capability, Teaching and Learning, Research and Development, Engagement and International Collaboration.
Charter of Cultural Diversity [PDF 1.1MB]
This Charter reaffirms and extends this acknowledgement and respect to the many cultures that make up Swinburne’s diverse community.
Cultural Diversity Objectives [PDF 3.56MB]
This document outlines the general principles set out in the charter and translates these principles into specific objectives to provide academic and organisational direction.
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Our approach to cultural diversity
Learn why Swinburne became the first university in Australia to launch a Charter of Cultural Diversity.
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Our diverse community and events
Learn more about our diverse community and the many cultural events we host throughout the year.
Community engagements and achievements
We are working on many projects to improve the integration of cultural diversity across our university community. Learn about these as well as the achievements and awards we have received so far.
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Rebecca's journey to Swinburne
- Social Affairs
Compelling accounts of refugee and migrant settlements in Australia - Rebecca Mayol.Thursday 07 March 2019 -
Closing the digital divide for Australia’s Indigenous communities
- Social Affairs
Swinburne researchers examine Internet access in remote Indigenous communitiesWednesday 22 June 2016 -
How diverse societies can do better than passive tolerance
- Social Affairs
Four decades after the end of “White Australia”, however, diversity is a social fact.Tuesday 21 March 2017 -
How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world
- Social Affairs
Adjunct Fellow Peter Mares explores temporary migration policy in Australia.Friday 12 August 2016 -
Building social harmony through books
- Education
In order to succeed, a new program that’s breaking down cultural barriers, needs your help.Friday 18 March 2016 -
Opinion: It’s time to strengthen our connection to others
- Social Affairs
An opinion piece by Helen Kapalos, Swinburne’s inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow for Multicultural Engagement.Tuesday 28 April 2020 -
A lifeline in remote learning for Migrant English Students
- Education
Swinburne’s Student Success Coaches are supporting migrant and refugee students studying english language courses.Thursday 28 May 2020
Our commitment in action
At Swinburne, we care deeply about fostering inclusion through action which is why we provide support services, training and advice to our students and staff.
Students can access a range of health and wellbeing resources including the asylum seeker and refugee support services or spiritual care facilities.
Staff members can build cultural mindfulness through our Cultural Competency Training Program. To learn more about this course, please contact inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.
Contact the Diversity and Inclusion team at Swinburne
If you have any feedback or questions about our cultural diversity approach, charter or events, email us today: inclusion@swinburne.edu.au.
