LEST is an active supporter of the principles and procedures involved with Equity and Diversity for
both staff and students. LEST complies with and too, the government and educational policies and
procedures related to Equity and Diversity. LEST is also an Equal Opportunity employer.
LEST is committed to providing equal opportunities in education and training for all. Diversity
recognises that many factors influence the ability of people to participate and succeed in
education and training and employment including prior educational experiences; cultural identity;
language; learning styles; goals and expectations; motivation; work and social experiences;
gender; values, beliefs and religion; income; family; geographic location and age.
Equity means ‘fairness’ and focuses on initiatives for certain groups of people. LEST recognises
specific equity groups and is required to report on the achievement of outcomes for women;
Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; people from a non-English speaking background;
people with English literacy and numeracy needs and residents of rural and remote communities.