Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee

Ever heard of Ellen Swallow Richards?

You might never have heard of Ellen Swallow Richards, but her work in water quality analysis and sanitation engineering was both pioneering and game changing. Discover the true story of…

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Increased representation and opportunities

Many Victorian water corporations have established traineeships or internships to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into water sector jobs. While there is still more work to…

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Creating an Inclusive Environment

The focus for industry action is on creating safe and inclusive workplaces that make employees feel confident and comfortable to identify as LGBTIQ+. Water corporations are doing this through a…

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Flexible workplaces supporting parents and carers

The link between having caring responsibilities and having flexible work arrangements is not always clearly identified. However all Victorian water corporations have established policies and procedures around parental or carers’…

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More focus needed to reach targets

Despite the progress that has been achieved to date, we know that a more dedicated focus is needed if the industry is to reach the 10% collective target for disability.…

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Pride in Water at Midsumma

Celebrating LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the water industry On Sunday 2 February we joined around 60 people in the first industry-wide contingent at the 25th annual Midsumma Pride March in St…

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March with us at Midsumma 2020

Join Pride in Water for the very first water industry wide contingent at the Midsumma Pride March, 2020. Pride in Water are very excited to join water authorities across Victoria to walk proudly…

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WaterAble Network

Are you interested in helping to establish a network for people with disabilities and their allies in the water industry? Work is progressing through VicWater to set up WaterAble. The…

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