We recognise that systemic racism exists in our society and throughout organisations, cultures and ways of working – furthering damaging deep-rooted inequalities and injustices, and negatively impacting the lives of marginalised groups and communities.
Anti-racist means actively identifying and opposing racism. It is rooted in action. It is not enough to be “non-racist.”
Therefore, we must unapologetically and purposefully identify, discuss and challenge racism and the impact it has on our organisation, our systems, and our people.
In becoming an anti-racist organisation, we are committed to:
- Proactively seeking out instances of racial discrimination and racism and we will take appropriate action where we find it.
- Listening to and amplifying the voices of racially minoritised communities.
- Ensuring equitable access to the services we provide, and equitable access to careers within healthcare.
- Ensuring career progression is available to all, and where appropriate, we will take positive action to fulfil this commitment
- Being open, transparent and accountable about our progress on anti-racism and renewing our efforts where progress is slow.
- Using our position within systems, networks and the region, to actively promote anti-racism with our partners.
We know that the implementation of effective anti-racism practice has huge benefits for our communities, our patients and our colleagues. We will Actively, Visibly, and Intentionally be Anti-Racist.