Diversity & Inclusion

In the Department of Education, we believe that each of us, regardless of our position, has a role to play in building workplaces that embrace and value diversity. 

Our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion of our staff and students, is reflected in our work every and includes a wide range of range of reflected in our:

• We All Belong Equity and Diversity Plan 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce strategy
• Proud at Work Strategy and True Colours Community
• EnAbled workforce strategy

In 2024, we were the first state government department to achieve Platinum status—the highest level of achievement - in the Australian Workforce Equality Index, reflecting our commitment to building workplaces inclusive of LGBTQ+ people.

Find out more about the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on our website