Diversity, equity and inclusion
Deakin works hard to ensure higher education, employment and research are accessible to all. We value and celebrate diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community.
University Charter
We are driven by a singular purpose to enable positive change and make a lasting impact for the communities we serve.
We realise this through being progressive and socially caring and an unwavering commitment to excellence in both education and research.
The Deakin values
- Brave: We make bold decisions, demonstrate courage and ambition, and support personal responsibility and accountability.
- Dynamic: We are innovative and entrepreneurial, solving problems with creativity and flexibility.
- Ethical: We conduct our business with the highest standards of professional behaviour and integrity.
- Excellent: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work.
- Inclusive: We value diversity, embrace difference, respect and welcome all.
- Sustainable: We care about our shared future, integrating economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability in all we do.
Sustainability at Deakin
We strive for an embedded, transparent approach to sustainability. We focus on 'what matters most' across our environmental, financial and social sustainability performance.
Health and wellbeing
At Deakin, we're fully committed to fostering an environment and culture that is safe, respectful and inclusive. We nurture individual and collective wellbeing through interconnected programs and policies to ensure our students, staff and the wider community feel safe and supported.
Accessibility
Digital accessibility allows everyone to understand and navigate all digital content seamlessly. Deakin is committed to providing websites that reflect the latest updates in digital accessibility, ensuring our content and functionality is available to everyone.
Celebrating 50 years
From modest beginnings in a Geelong paddock to six state-of-the-art campuses – we’ve always set out to make a difference. Join us on campus throughout 2025 for an exciting lineup of celebratory events to help commemorate our 50 year anniversary.
Commitment to Indigenous Australians
Deakin is committed to Reconciliation and Treaty, advancing the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and moving Indigenous Knowledges into the mainstream of Australian life. All our endeavours aim to reflect Australia’s full history and seek to build an inclusive future.