About Us
Ethics and Social Justice Commitment
Curtin is committed to the application of ethical principles and socially just practices throughout all aspects of University life.
This commitment is embedded in Curtin's policies, plans and practices; and is guided and supported by staff/areas within the University: refer to Contact Us.
Ethics
Curtin has adopted a set of Guiding Ethical Principles which articulate ways in which the institution and its members may co-exist, co-operate and collaborate to form a community in which everyone's rights are observed and protected.
These principles are further consolidated through the Ethics and Social Justice Commitment Statement and the Statement of Reconciliation and Commitment
Equity and Social Justice
The principle of Equal Opportunity is established through Federal and State legislation which makes discrimination in education and employment unlawful, on the grounds of:
- sex, sexual orientation, gender history
- marital status, pregnancy and potential pregnancy
- breastfeeding
- impairment (including physiological, psychological and intellectual disabilities)
- religious or political conviction
- race, colour, national extraction, social origin
- family responsibilities and family status, age.
Sexual, racial, and disability harassment are also unlawful.
The principle of Student Equity is established through access and equity policy set by the Federal Government.
The University’s expectations regarding staff and student behaviour are set out in the Staff Code of Conduct and the Student Charter.
Curtin has developed a range of plans, policies and initiatives in line with legislation and public policy supporting equity in education and employment.
Refer to the Policies website for relevant policies including the following:
- Indigenous Governance Policy & Principles for Implementation
- Students with Disabilities Policy
- Equal Opportunity Policy
- Elimination of Discrimination and Harassment Procedures
- Inclusive Language Procedures
- Child/Children on Campus Procedures
- Grievance Resolution Policy and Protocol
- Diversity Policy
- Cultural Diversity Procedures
- Procedures for the Employment of Indigenous Australian Peoples
- Diversity in the Workplace Procedures
- Diversity of Representation on University Committees Procedures
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Complaints About Staff Behaviour Policy and Procedures
- Personal Relationships between Staff and Students Policy
- Professional Integrity and Standards Policy and Procedures
- ICT Use Policy
- Social Media Guidelines
Complaints Management
Refer to the Policies website for University policies and processes.
Relevant contacts include:
For Mediation and Counselling:
University Counselling Service
For Grievance Resolution:
Your Course Coordinator or Manager
Manager, Conflict Resolution
For Support Services:
University Life - See individual websites for contact details
In addition to internal processes for appeals and for complaints management, various external agencies provide an avenue for raising complaints and concerns. These agencies include the Equal Opportunity Commission and the Australian Human Rights Commission.
NOTE: The Office of Research & Development is responsible for human research ethics and animal experimentation ethics, including the approval of research proposals from students and staff.
