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Welcome message from the Associate Dean Diversity and Inclusion

Welcome to the Diversity and Inclusion website for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

As your Associate Dean Diversity and Inclusion, I am passionate and committed to equity and will use my role to advocate for people, their purpose, and for medicine and science.

We all have the right to a diverse and discrimination free workplace, where gender, sexuality and sexual orientation, disability, health issues, ethnicity and race, and an individual’s background should not be a barrier to reaching their full potential. My resolute goal is to continue to develop and bring new ideas to lead key initiatives that will enhance our Faculties progression towards Diversity and Inclusion.

Our Faculty is ranked among the top in the world for its impact, innovation, education and growth. I believe we are ready to also be known for celebrating our diverse and outstanding people.

Professor Natalie Hannan
Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2023
DIAC: Jenn Lacy-Nichols, Ankur Singh, Kirsten Deane, Nury Emniyet, Rachel Toovey, Rita Hardiman, Sarah Bendall, Shakira Milton, Odette Mazel, Danny Hatters, Jess Heerde; Kath Sellick; Josh Cubillo, Natalie Hannan (Chair), Alexandra Devine. Not pictured: Mellissa Kavenagh, Jessica Lees, Natalie Ryan, Keegan Chien

MDHS Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC)

The MDHS Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC) is made up of faculty staff who are committed to a diverse and respectful community.

The Committee includes professional staff, early career researchers and senior leaders who have a range of diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise. They are from across different departments and schools and disciplines. DIAC is  guided by the University’s Athena Swan (SAGE) Gender Equity Bronze Award, the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030, and the Faculty’s Advancing Health 2030. Read our Terms of Reference here. Please email DIAC with any questions or initiatives you'd like to propose.

The DIAC is currently seeking  student representatives to join the Committee. For more information, download the EOI