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At UOW, we proudly celebrate our cultural diversity and the vibrant multicultural communities that enrich our campuses. Representing a wide range of countries, cultures, and languages, our community reflects the global nature of our institution.

UOW deeply values the unique perspectives and contributions of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive practices foster a culturally safe and respectful workplace—one that supports and embraces the varied needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and identities of all our people.

We envision a community where every staff member and student—regardless of beliefs, language, religion, or cultural background—feels a genuine sense of belonging and is empowered to reach their full potential.

We know that creating a truly inclusive environment means valuing and welcoming a broad range of voices, experiences, and ideas. This spirit of collaboration is central to our values-based culture and shapes who we are and what we stand for.

Zero Discrimination Day

1 March is . UOW believes everyone deserves the right to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. Zero Discrimination Day is helping to create a global movement of solidarity to end all forms of discrimination.

Harmony Day/Week

Harmony Day, celebrated across Australia on 21 March, is a time to recognise, respect, and embrace the rich cultural diversity that defines Australia. It’s a day to reflect on the importance of inclusiveness, understanding, and a shared sense of belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.

Harmony Day also highlights the success of multiculturalism in Australia, celebrating the contributions of migrants and the strength we draw from our diverse communities. As one of the world’s most successful multicultural societies, Australia has much to be proud of and celebrate. Harmony Day invites all Australians to reflect on this success and to actively contribute to maintaining and strengthening it for future generations.

is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. During Harmony Week is the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March).

The Cultural Diversity Action Plan (CDAP) addresses the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp’s specific, conscious commitment to creating a culturally inclusive university. It outlines the actions UOW will take to build and extend opportunities and initiatives that enrich the lives of students, staff, and the community, and to celebrate the powerful benefits that cultural diversity provides. The CDAP is informed by the principles outlined in the Australian Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and the Australian Human Rights Commissions ‘National Anti-Racism Report’. This document embraces the socially responsible ethos that characterises UOW and reflects other key ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and strategies.