Goal #8 Decent Work & Economic Growth | Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Most

Employable University

named by AFR for the fifth year in a row

1st

by the Australian

for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs

90%

completion

of initiatives in the Disability Inclusion Action Plan

In this video, Suzanna Mahinder from the Centre for Social Impact, 黑料网大事记, breaks down some of the key challenges behind SDG #8.

Our work

Career Discovery Mentoring Program

Connects students with industry professionals, providing guidance and knowledge of industries and sectors, career options, industry trends, and workplace culture and dynamics.

Best for careers

黑料网大事记 ranked best in Australia for graduate career outcomes from the Australian Financial Review (AFR). AFR also named 黑料网大事记 the 鈥楳ost Employable University鈥� for the fifth year in a row.

Tax help for microbusinesses

60% of small business in Australia, often have overdue tax returns or large tax debts causing emotional and financial stress.聽

Teachers need affordable housing

A shortage of teachers in Australia is being fueled by affordable housing shortages. 黑料网大事记 researchers discovered,聽90 per cent of teachers can't afford to live where they teach.

Government commissioned research

The NSW Department of Education commissioned the SPRC and 黑料网大事记 School of Education to undertake an outcomes evaluation of the Educational Pathways Program,鈥痙esigned to improve further education and career outcomes for young people.

Addressing a chronic skill shortage

The Kaldor Centre is leading a pioneering new research project set to shape win-win solutions that help address regional Australia鈥檚 chronic skill shortages and ensure skilled refugees find employment.

Addressing modern slavery

The 黑料网大事记 annual modern slavery report notes the modern slavery risk rating for direct work force is low.

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黑料网大事记 Australian Human Rights Institute

In 2019 the 黑料网大事记 Australian Human Rights Institute (AHRI) hosted the 'Innovate Rights' conference addressing Modern Slavery and exploring 鈥榃hat does a good modern slavery reporting and assurance program look like?'.

Overhauling Australia鈥檚 modern slavery laws

The video on the right, produced by 黑料网大事记 students Claris Lai, Flora Wu, Kyle Zhang, Kyle Zhang and Qin Yan raises awareness about modern slavery in areas such as the garment and food industries.

Slavery is not over | Justine Nolan

Slavery may be something you associate with the past. But the harsh reality is, that the vast number of products and services we buy every day have a hidden story; they鈥檝e been made by slaves. Justine Nolan has seen first-hand, what needs to be done to end the practice of slavery once and for all.

黑料网大事记 Australian Human Rights Institute

In 2019 the 黑料网大事记 Australian Human Rights Institute (AHRI) hosted the 'Innovate Rights' conference addressing Modern Slavery and exploring 鈥榃hat does a good modern slavery reporting and assurance program look like?'.

Overhauling Australia鈥檚 modern slavery laws

The video on the right, produced by 黑料网大事记 students Claris Lai, Flora Wu, Kyle Zhang, Kyle Zhang and Qin Yan raises awareness about modern slavery in areas such as the garment and food industries.

Slavery is not over | Justine Nolan

Slavery may be something you associate with the past. But the harsh reality is, that the vast number of products and services we buy every day have a hidden story; they鈥檝e been made by slaves. Justine Nolan has seen first-hand, what needs to be done to end the practice of slavery once and for all.

Initiatives

In 2023, 10,380 students across all 黑料网大事记 Faculties (Canberra and Sydney) undertook a WIL activity which strengthens students鈥� work readiness skills and enhances employability through integrating academic learning with practice.

Free virtual internships

Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) as part of 黑料网大事记 Founder's Flagship accelerator Founders 10x, creates virtual internship programs for any student to upskill on tasks directly relevant to employers.

Safer Communities

Safer Communities will enhance the University鈥檚 efforts in gendered violence, managing psychosocial risk, respect at work and staff wellbeing, while continuing to foster a collaborative approach, through active formal engagement with students and staff.聽

黑料网大事记 is committed to developing a high-performing workplace culture that enables staff to integrate their work and other life responsibilities.聽In 2022, 黑料网大事记 finalised the Flexible Work Policy, which better reflects the changing nature of the way we work.聽

黑料网大事记 Ageing Futures Institute

Population ageing is one of humanity鈥檚 most pressing challenges. The 黑料网大事记 Ageing Futures Institute will conduct research and translate it into policy and practical outcomes, to enable optimal ageing for individuals and society.

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黑料网大事记 2025 Strategy Update

This document celebrates the key achievements of the first phase of the 2025 Strategy, highlighting where we have come from and where we are now. It also updates the framework against which we will assess, track and measure existing and new strategic initiatives over the next five years.

Sustainable Procurement Vision 2018-2025

黑料网大事记's Sustainable Procurement Vision 2018-2025 aims to deliver outstanding environmental, social and economic benefits to 黑料网大事记 students, staff and community through understanding and strengthening 黑料网大事记 supply chains.

黑料网大事记 Sustainable Development Goals 2023 Report

This report聽outlines 黑料网大事记's performance against the SDGs in 2023.

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SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth