- Date:
- 27 Feb 2023
Message from Chief Commissioner Shane Patton
I am proud to introduce the Victoria Police Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2023–2030 (Framework).
We aim to attract and welcome more people from diverse backgrounds to join Victoria Police so that our workforce increasingly reflects the range of backgrounds and experience we find in the community. We must do this if we are to provide service delivery excellence to the whole community.
Changing our workforce composition and our culture takes a conscious effort from us all to seek to know better, and to do better.
I pledge that any form of discrimination in Victoria Police will not be tolerated, and I will ensure every one of our leaders and employees are supported in delivering this pledge.
We have made progress towards ensuring safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces exist across Victoria Police.
We will continue to improve by creating and supporting workplace cultures that value challenging conversations about the way we work and support each other.
Victoria Police is only as good as our people. To have the best workplace we must support our people to reach their full potential without discrimination or barriers.
I am confident that this framework and the set of action plans for its implementation will expand our understanding of our people’s needs and create positive change.
Shane Patton APM
Chief Commissioner, Victoria Police
About the Victoria Police Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2023–2030
The Victoria Police Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2022–2030 informs the action we take through plans including the:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Inclusion Action Plan (coming soon)
- Access and Inclusion Action Plan
- CALD Inclusion Action Plan
- LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Action Plan.
Acknowledgement statement
Introduction
Learn about the Victoria Police Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2023-2030.
What are we talking about?
Understanding diversity and inclusion and its benefits, and where we are at for workforce diversity and inclusion.
How far we've come
The progress we’ve made towards workforce diversity and inclusion.
Where do we want to be?
How we will build a diverse workforce and inclusive organisation through focusing on progressive and inclusive outcomes.
How are we getting there?
How Victoria Police are working towards workforce diversity and inclusion.
How are we holding ourselves accountable?
How we will implement, monitor and evaluate our progress towards workforce diversity and inclusion.
Acronyms and shortened forms
The meanings behind the acronyms and shortened forms in the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework.
Glossary
The glossary of terms used in the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework.
Appendix 1: Diversity and inclusion program logic
The program logic of activities, outputs and outcomes needed to achieve a diverse workforce and inclusive organisation.
Appendix 2: Diversity and inclusion actions and milestones 2023-2024
The actions and milestones that stretch across and impact all our diversity portfolios.
Appendix 3: Definitions of the inclusion continuum stages
The inclusion continuum definitions for exclusive, reactive, proactive, progressive and inclusive.
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