Diversity @ CMI

Inclusivity And Diversity Advisory (IDA) Comittee

Want to Join IDA as a Student Representative?

The student voice is vital in informing the student policies and initiatives around inclusivity and diversity.  Therefore, the IDA committee often seek additional students to be part of this group. Students will be advised when IDA is taking applications, so keep an eye out on student newsletter and central Canvas pages. 

Applications are Open!

To apply, email (IDA@cairnmillar.edu.au) with a brief summary of why you think you should join the IDA committee as a student representative

The Inclusivity and Diversity Advisory (IDA) Committee was formed to actively promote cultural safety, diversity and inclusivity at the Cairnmillar Institute workplace, teaching, and clinic spaces.  It provides a forum for inclusivity and diversity consultation between students, staff, and management, and works to identify and advise on organisational and systemic barriers to an inclusive workplace.

The committee includes members from academic, administrative and clinic staff, as well as representatives from the student body.  IDA aims for a membership that is diverse in age, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, and political beliefs.

We encourage students, staff, and other members of the CMI community to contact any of the IDA members if they have any suggestions or feedback regarding inclusivity and diversity at CMI.

Current IDA Members

Chair: Meng Lim

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Decolonising Curriculum: Dr David Butler

LGBTQIA+ support: Lucc Oates

Accessibility and Learning Equity: Zahra Ditta

International Student Support: Meng Lim and Dr David Butler

Inclusivity and diversity research: AProf RoseAnne Misajon and Dr Jo Brooker

Clinic Support: Lucc Oates

Executive: Manisha Sangekar

Student Representative: Ellen Richardson

Other members: Dr Zoe Krupka and Catherine Connaughton