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VCAT Application to achieve gender balance
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
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The School has made an application to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to renew an exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act for the purposes of achieving gender balance at our Toorak Campus. GGS has previously been granted an exemption from VCAT under section 89 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) to provide the School with the ability to maintain a coeducational balance by differentiating between students based on gender. The Renewal Application was made to enable the School, from time to time, to undertake the activities and conduct for the purposes of achieving gender balance as set out in the Notice, such as structuring waiting lists and offering enrolments based on gender. The exemption is sought in relation to all campuses for a further period of five years. The exemption has previously been applied predominantly at Toorak Campus, where there is a gender imbalance, with more boys than girls. Toorak Campus is positioned in an area which has a high concentration of single sex girls’ schools, and the exemption has enabled the School to target prospective female students, offer incentive rebates and/or scholarships for girls at particular year levels, and structure student class numbers to address a gender imbalance. Our School strongly believes that coeducation sets our learners for success, and we want to ensure that all students have the benefit of coeducation across all our campuses. Our School also values diversity and inclusivity. Everyone has the right to feel safe, valued and accepted, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We actively promote an inclusive, respectful, and connected culture that values the participation of all students. The proposed renewed exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act will not dilute our commitment to nurturing a learning and working environment that is positive and supportive for all members of our School community. |