What equity, diversity and belonging mean to us
What they mean to us
We’ve carefully chosen and defined our key terminology. Each of these three concepts is vital, so while ‘EDB’ is a useful shortform, we don’t want it to become a meaningless acronym or minimise the individual elements’ importance.
Equity
Equity recognises differences and complexity in circumstances, experiences and needs. It means treating people differently to achieve fairness by being flexible and responsive to access, opportunities and resources. Like occupational therapy, equity is about understanding and recognising individual needs. It’s about everyone having what they need, to make the most of life.
Diversity
We’re all unique. Diversity means recognising, respecting, valuing and celebrating different and intersections in needs, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. It’s the key to breaking down cultural and institutional barriers and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
Belonging
For us, belonging is about much more than simply including people. It means proactively welcoming, celebrating, supporting, and empowering every voice, so we’re all properly recognised, valued and free to be our true and authentic selves.
