First Peoples

Griffith acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

First Peoples Employment

Griffith is undertaking an ambitious recruitment strategy including the recruitment of senior Australian First Peoples leaders. Talk to our First Peoples Employment Partner to find out more about opportunities at Griffith.

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Reconciliation Statement

In May 2022, Griffith Launched its Reconciliation Statement - a public declaration of our commitment to promoting an environment valuing the cultures, knowledge, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Focus areas

• Gender equity - Griffith has a long-standing commitment to gender equity that has been recognised by industry and government awards.

• LGBTQIA+ inclusion - Griffith drives strategies to support people of Diverse Genders, Bodies and Sexualities (DGBS/LGBTQIA+) through the Pride Committee and Ally Network.

• Disability inclusion - Disability inclusion is a priority within our Strategic Plan. We have formed a Disability Advisory Committee to drive our actions.

• Cultural and linguistic diversity - Learn more about Griffith’s programs designed to support cultural and linguistic diversity.

• Domestic and family violence - Griffith offers prevention programs, entitlements, information and support related to domestic and family violence.

• Workplace discrimination, bullying and harassment - Griffith is committed to providing a safe workplace for all staff.

• Workplace flexibility - Griffith provides a range of flexibility options to support the staff attraction, retention and inclusion

Policy

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy outlines Griffith’s strategic values and commitments, governance arrangements, principles, and legislative responsibilities related to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Plans

Griffith's Strategic Plan clearly articulates our commitment to Australian First Peoples, equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice. We have a number of Plans that sit beneath our Strategic Plan that further articulate our aims. These include:

• Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (2024-2026)
• First Peoples Employment Action Plan
• Reconciliation Statement
• Griffith Athena SWAN Action Plan
• Pride Plan

Committees

We have a range of committees devoted to staff and student equity, diversity and inclusion. They include:

• Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Griffith University Elders and First Peoples Knowledge Holders Advisory Board
• Reconciliation Statement Steering Committee
• First Peoples Employment Committee
• Athena SWAN Committee
• Disability Advisory Committee
• Pride Committee
• Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee