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Diversity and inclusion in healthcare

This guide will help you find books, research and other resources to: 
- support patients with additional needs 
- help you work with communities that have faced discrimination in healthcare
- foster a culture of inclusion at Austin

Diversity and inclusion in healthcare is a constantly evolving topic, with new research and publications coming out all the time. We welcome suggestions for additions to this guide - get in touch!

 

Print and eBooks in the Austin Library catalogue

Just work

Just work
Kim Scott
2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion
Dana A Telem, Colin A Martin 
eBook, 2021

Print  books are available for loan for Austin Health and Mercy Hospital for Women (Heidelberg) staff and students. eBooks are available for Austin Health and Mercy Hospital for Women (Heidelberg) staff only. Refer to our Membership, collections & borrowing page for more information.

Austin Health publications and policies

Austin Health has a number of inclusion and diversity policies, and further information for Austin Health staff.

Austin Health strategies and plans

This webpage lists the strategies and plans of Austin Health, including the Disability Action Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan April, Aboriginal Employment Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Diversity and Inclusion - Austin Health intranet (Austin staff access only)

This intranet page provides further information on the actions and opportunities of the Austin Health Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Further resources

Inclusive Language Guide (American Psychological Association)

This webpage provides and overview and link to download the 2023 Inclusive Language Guide written by the American Psychological Association.

DEI Shift 

This USA based podcast series discusses diversity, equity and inclusion (D.E.I.) in medicine for a physician, student, allied health professional, and health care leader audience.

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