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Schools must take appropriate measures, consistent with the Student Engagement Policy and the Bullying Prevention and Response Policy to respond to students who demonstrate these behaviours.
must act compatibly with human rights and give proper consideration to human rights when making decisions (refer to 'Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities' for more information below).īullying, unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, disability harassment, vilification, victimisation and other forms of inappropriate behaviourīullying, unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, disability harassment, victimisation, vilification and other forms of inappropriate behaviour targeting individual students or groups because of their attributes must not be tolerated. The School Policy Templates Portal has a template Diversity and Inclusion Policy available for schools to download. must have a local policy (for example, a Diversity and Inclusion Policy) which explains that discrimination and other related unlawful behaviours will not be tolerated. must respond to complaints and allegations appropriately and ensure that students are not victimised for making a complaint or asserting their rights. must create a learning environment for all students that acknowledges, respects and values different cultures and identities including Koorie cultures. must challenge stereotypes that promote prejudicial and biased behaviours and practices. must encourage empathy and fairness towards others. 
must acknowledge and respond to the diverse needs, identities and strengths of all students. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT FREE
must take steps to provide an educational setting that is safe for all students and which is free from bullying, unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, disability harassment (such as hurtful or humiliating comments or actions about a person’s disability) or victimisation. must make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities who require adjustments to enable them to participate in their education and other school activities (for example, school sports, concerts and other events) on the same basis as their peers without a disability. must not unlawfully discriminate against a student by expelling them because of the student’s attribute - refer to Expulsions for more information. must not unlawfully discriminate against a student by denying or limiting access to any benefit provided by the school or by subjecting a student to any other detriment because of the student’s attribute. must not unlawfully discriminate when deciding who should be enrolled as a student and on what terms. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT FULL
For a full list of protected attributes, refer to the ’Definitions’ section below. Schools must take steps to create a school community and learning environment where all students are welcomed, accepted and treated equitably and with respect regardless of their backgrounds or attributes such as race, religious belief or activity, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation so that they can participate, achieve and thrive at school. Schools must comply with federal and state anti-discrimination laws and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2016 (Vic). The Department values the human rights of every student. These are available in the Resources tab.
A range of resources and programs are available to support students and schools to prevent and address bullying, racism and other forms of discrimination. The School Policy Templates Portal has a template Diversity and Inclusion Policy (staff login required) available for schools to download. 
All schools must have a local policy (for example, a Diversity and Inclusion Policy) which explains that discrimination will not be tolerated. It is unlawful for schools to discriminate against students on the basis of certain protected attributes (for example, race, religious belief or activity, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation) – refer to ‘Definitions’ below for a complete list of protected attributes. Schools are required to comply with a number of legislative obligations that relate to equal opportunity and human rights. 
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that schools comply with legal obligations to provide inclusive educational environments where students are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their attributes.
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