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About Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne Polytechnic Values and Democratic Principles
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Melbourne Polytechnic Values and Democratic Principles

Our values help us to achieve our shared goals with integrity and respect and underpin our commitment to democratic principles.

Our Values

Our values guide every decision we make. We strive to live these values through our work and interactions with each other, our students, industry and community.
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Welcoming

We all belong.

We welcome and appreciate diverse ideas, and we embrace differences. We are open-minded, kind and compassionate so that everyone feels valued and respected. We create safe spaces for every person to come with their whole self and achieve their full potential. 

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Curious

We have a passion for learning.

Curiosity inspires us to be creative and find different ways of viewing the world. When we listen well and ask thoughtful questions, we learn more and adapt well to change. Our enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge drives us to improve. We are open to and respectful of everyone’s experience and contribution. 

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Collaborative

We are better together.  

We support and empower each other as we work towards our shared vision. We achieve more when we share our work, ideas and solutions respectfully. We make it easy to connect and collaborate with each other, our students, industry and the community. 

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Accountable

We all act with integrity.

We hold ourselves to a high standard and are responsible for our actions. We take our role seriously, and our vision informs every decision. In every interaction we are honest, respectful and fair. We deliver on our commitments to each other, our students, industry and community.

Statement of Democratic Principles

Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to the principles and practice of Australian democracy.

We believe in, support and promote:

  • democratically elected government;
  • the rule of law;
  • equal rights for all before the law;
  • freedom of religion;
  • freedom of speech and association;
  • the values of openness and tolerance.