Across scientific fields of research, there is extensive evidence that women are under-represented, which means we are missing potential talent and innovation, and opportunities for science careers is inequitable. There is a need to extend the diversity of our society by supporting researchers from different ethnic, cultural, religious, geographical and socioeconomic backgrounds, researchers who may be disadvantaged due to sexuality or disability, and those who need support for other reasons.
We aim to achieve the following goals:
1. Gender balance in ANS committee and conference positions that reflects the ANS membership
2. Increased opportunities for caregivers to engage with ANS
3. Increased awareness in our membership of the obstacles to gender equity, and the importance of addressing these obstacles
4. Increased awareness in our membership of strategies to address gender inequity in science
5. Initiatives to support conference attendance by researchers from underrepresented areas in our region
6. Be an influence for positive change in academic institutions, funding bodies and society more broadly
Other Resources on Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Competence:
NHMRC Gender Equity Strategy 2022-2025: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/research-policy/gender-equity/nhmrc-gender-equity-strategy-2022-2025
ARC Diversity and Inclusion Framework: https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/corporate-policies/diversity-inclusion-framework
SFN - Neuroline Diversity Resources: https://neuronline.sfn.org/diversity
Black in Neuro: https://blackinneuro.com/
Stories of WIN: https://www.storiesofwin.org/
Lowitja Institute - Supporting Indigenous Researchers: https://www.lowitja.org.au/page/services/resources/health-services-and-workforce/workforce/Supporting-Indigenous-Researchers
USYD free cultural competency training Massive Online Open Courses: https://www.sydney.edu.au/nccc/education-and-training/massive-online-open-courses.html
Centre for Cultural Competence Australia (CCCA) training courses: https://www.ccca.com.au/content/ccca-courses
Queer in STEMM: https://queersinscience.org.au/
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Standard for Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation Variables: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/standards/standard-sex-gender-variations-sex-characteristics-and-sexual-orientation-variables/latest-release
Gender Equity & Diversity Committee
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Lyndsey Collins-Praino University of Adelaide Chair |
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Gila Moalem-Taylor University of New South Wales Acting Chair |
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Johanna Montgomery Deputy Chair University of Auckland
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Ethan Scott University of Queensland
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Lizzie Manning University of Newcastle
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Michelle Rank
University of Melbourne
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Athena SWAN program for gender equity for Women in Science
Please see below a link to a small study of the impact of the Athena SWAN program for gender equity for Women in Science, the principles of which have been adopted by ANS.