The School of Psychology invites you to attend their Research Forum: Enriching Lives through Equity and Inclusion

Location: Bankstown City Campus, Conference Room 2 (Level 8), 74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200

Time: Friday, 28th July 2023 – 10.00am to 2.00pm (includes morning tea on arrival and a light lunch)

Presentation summary:
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are critical concepts for the future of Psychology and for the advancement of social justice. The Equity and Diversity Research Theme in the School of Psychology at Western Sydney University conducts research that advocates for and advances equity, diversity and inclusion across the intersections of genders, sexualities, race, class, and health. In this Forum we engage with our Community and Industry partners to present practical and theoretical responses to equity and inclusion in workplaces, education, sport, and across migrant and refugee communities. We highlight the challenges and opportunities for equity and inclusion and problematise normative structures that limit equity and inclusion across contexts. In this Forum our experts will discuss how inclusive and family friendly workplaces promotes gender equity, how inclusive educational and sporting models progress community belonging, and how critical attention to culturally and racially marginalised communities can produce opportunities for growth.

Presenters and Titles of their talks:

• Emma Walsh: Founder, Family Friendly Workplaces; CEO Parents At Work “Empowering Women by Creating Family Friendly Workplaces”
• Associate Professor Emilee Gilbert: Equity and Diversity Research Theme Leader and Associate Professor School of Psychology Western Sydney University
  “Progressing Gender Equity at Work: Centralising Care”
• Peter Graham: Chair Penrith Panthers; Mentor Panthers Building Young Men Program
  “WSU and Panthers, playing for our community”
• Dr Benjamin Joseph: Lecturer of Social Work; Academic Programs Advisor Western Sydney University
  “A dynamic group mentoring program at the intersection of group work, mentoring, adolescence, and sport”
• Melissa Monteiro: Executive Director of the Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC)
  “Changing settlement patterns of Western and South Western Sydney migrant and refugee populations: growth, opportunities, and challenges”
• Dr Renu Narchal: Associate Dean International and Engagement School of Psychology, Western Sydney University
  “Reflections on working with Culturally and Racially Marginalised Communities”
  Panel Discussion:
  Topic: How universities can support organisations and communities to promote equity and inclusion
  Panelists: Emma Walsh, Assoc. Prof. Emilee Gilbert, Peter Graham, Dr Benjamin Joseph, Melissa Monteiro, Dr Renu Narchal, Ms Tahera Nassrat (CEO & Founder of Afghan Peace Foundation)
  Panel Chair: Prof Tanya Meade, Dean, School of Psychology, Western Sydney University
  Register via Eventbrite by 21st July advising of any dietary requirements:
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