Equity in health

We work with communities to break down barriers so everyone can be healthy.

That's why diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do – for our patients, people and community.

Our diversity, equity and inclusion policy

At the RMH, we want to be a great place to work and a great place to receive care (see our strategic goals).

Our organisational policy reflects this goal, recognising that an organisation where diverse people can meaningfully contribute is better able to provide effective and culturally sensitive care.

Read about our guiding principles, processes and areas for action in our organisational policy:

Patient services for inclusive health care

We have a range of supports to help patients, consumers, families and carers access and navigate our services:

• LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice
• First Nations health
• Disability Liaison service
• Interpreters and cultural support
• Care for older people
• Refugee health clinic

Empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce

Learn more about how we are building equity and belonging in our workforce.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation, we strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations people. We are growing our First Nations workforce and creating a workplace that is respectful and supportive – where cultural knowledge and lived experience are valued and celebrated.

Our position on accountability

Good health care relies on each person – whether staff, consumer, or community member – feeling valued, welcomed, respected, safe and included.

This begins with acknowledging that systemic power imbalances underpin social and economic inequality. It extends to advocating with and for marginalised communities to address inequities, and all forms of oppression and social exclusion.

Our organisation’s accountability to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is not an individual responsibility. It is a shared commitment woven into the fabric of the RMH's operations.