The university recognises that racist behaviour can have lasting negative effects on mental and physical well being and has committed to running events and workshops for staff and students aimed at preventing racism.

CSU pledged its commitment to prevent racism in the organisation and its communities when it joined the Australian Human Rights Commission led, 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign in 2015.

The program aims to ensure more Australians recognise that racism is unacceptable, giving people the tools and resources to take practical action, and empowering individuals to prevent and respond effectively to racism.

When announcing the university’s participation, CSU vice-chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “Racism is never okay.  

At CSU we want a diverse student and staff community where everyone can reach their full potential. We need to work and learn together to build a more tolerant and better community. Let’s help achieve this by declaring that there is no place for racism at CSU.”

The launch at Orange will be followed by ‘courageous conversations about race’, a training workshop for university staff.

The workshop will explore the way in which race impacts our lives, connecting through stories, acknowledging privilege in all its forms and reflecting on learning and how to keep the conversations going.

In February 2016, CSU was named "supporter of the month" by the Australian Human Rights Commission for the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign.