Our values

Building on our core values, we are committed to living our values and making a difference both locally and globally.

Through dedication to living sustainably, respecting our indigenous cultures and promoting intellectual freedom, RMIT’s staff and students understand the importance of a values-based culture. 

Respect for Australian Indigenous cultures

At RMIT we recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities.

Mental health and wellbeing

At RMIT, we believe that investing in mental health and wellbeing is essential for our success.

Sustainability

RMIT is committed to the practice of incorporating sustainability principles and practices into learning and teaching, research and operational activities.

Diversity and inclusion

Building a culture of inclusion and diversity for staff and students is one of RMIT’s values.

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At RMIT, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as an equal in their place of study and work.

Sustainable Development Goals

The RMIT-wide SDGs Project aims to improve University accountability in relation to its contributions to the SDGs.

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RMIT's core values

Our values are the heart (durrung) of who we are and what we stand for at RMIT. They guide what we do, how we make decisions, and how we treat each other.

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RMIT’s Health and Safety Management System

RMIT's comprehensive Health and Safety Management System helps ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of staff and students.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.