1. PURPOSE To outline the processes that Williamstown Primary School will follow to ensuring that all our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment.

2. SCOPE This policy applies to all Department workplaces including schools. Schools should not develop local policies on Equal Opportunity for staff but instead should follow the whole of Department policy. The Department encourages school councils to follow the Department's Equal Opportunity Policy and Anti-Discrimination Policy for all school council employees, contractors and volunteers to ensure the same expectations of all people working in the same environment. It is recommended that a motion be passed by the school council to formalise this.

Equal Opportunity and Anti-discrimination Policy

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• DET Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy

5. REVIEW AND POLICY HISTORY • This policy is due for formal review in April 2024 although it may be changed at any time as required after

discussion with School Council and the Principal or if guidelines change.

Policy History

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VRQA Requirement

DET Mandated Policy

School Council Input

April 2020 New policy No Yes Approval required