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The Equity and Diversity Working Parties (EDWPs) Network plays a key role in identifying and addressing local issues related to equity, inclusion and belonging within Schools, Divisions and Institutes. They act in alignment with WSU's values and strategic goals to drive change. The EDWPs collaborate across the University to share expert advice, local insights and to work together on common challenges.

Each EDWP consists of members from their local areas that meet to actively identify equity and diversity gaps, arising opportunities and/or successes within their local areas. Our EDWP members provide an effective, safe and readily accessible channel for University’s staff to give feedback and suggestions, ideas or concerns relating to equity and diversity matters within their local areas.

The EDWP Network is coordinated by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, are endorsed by the University’s Executive Committee and are an integral project of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan.

Find out more about EDWP activities in our annual reports

At the end of each year, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging generates an annual EDWP progress and impact report which provides a range of examples outlining the key focus areas and activities of the EDWPs. View the reports below:

Getting in touch with your local EDWP

If you have any suggestions, concerns or ideas regarding your local area, you can contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion where your enquiry will be forwarded to your local EDWP Chair.  Please ensure you include details of your School or work area so that we can direct your enquiry appropriately.

How do I become a member of my local EDWP?

If you are interested in becoming a member of your local EDWP, we suggest heading over to the EDWP Member Information page and reading the EDWP Terms of Reference (ToR) to understand what is involved, then speak with your supervisor or manager.

For further information about our EDWPs, please contact:

EquityandDiversity@westernsydney.edu.au | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion