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Student Sponsorship to ADCET UDL Symposium 2025

ADCET is offering 10 student sponsorships for the 2025 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium:

• 5 in-person registrations for Sydney-based students
• 5 online registrations for students nationwide

Interested students should apply by Friday, May 30 2025, by submitting a brief statement that includes:

• Their interest in Universal Design for Learning
• Current program of study
• Preferred attendance format (in-person or online)

For further information and the application process, please direct students to:

Student Invitation: 2025 Universal Design for Learning Symposium

Exciting National Careers & Volunteer Week Events!

Design Your Career

• 15 May, 1:30 – 2:30pm, Clayton campus

In celebration of National Careers Week, this interactive session draws on insights from the Stanford Life Design Lab.

Students will explore tools, strategies, and design thinking principles to help them plan their career pathways with creativity and confidence.

Volunteer Your Way to Career Success

• 19 May, 12 – 1pm, Online Webinar

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, this panel event features student volunteers and industry professionals sharing how volunteering can boost employability, build networks, and unlock new opportunities.

• Check the Career Connect Upcoming Events page and register for the events on UniHub.

MATT Showcase: an Open Invitation

Alex Wilson is head of outreach at the Monash Assistive Technology Team, a student team focusing on creating assistive technology solutions for underserved communities.

Alex and his team are excited to announce their MATT Showcase event coming up next Tuesday the 6th of May from 12-2pm in the Building 63 Collaboration Space, Monash Clayton campus.

This event focuses on showcasing all of the wonderful work that their projects teams have been putting in, and they would really value your attendance!

MATT Showcase – Come and See Our Projects!

• Time: 12-2pm
• Date: 6th of May
• Location: Building 63, Collaboration Space

Come by for a visit as we showcase all the work the team has put into our projects!

*For more information check out their website!

Empowering Students with Disabilities Careers Event with GradWISE

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey?

Join us for an inspiring and practical workshop designed to empower students with disabilities as they navigate the workforce. This event is packed with valuable insights, resources, and real-world advice to help you thrive in your career, no matter the challenges you may face.

You’ll hear firsthand from a panel of graduates with disabilities, who will share their personal experiences, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the strategies that helped them succeed in the workplace.

Their stories will inspire you with actionable tips for tackling challenges and achieving your professional goals.

Technology Demonstrations

The event also features technology demos showcasing the latest assistive tools that can make a real difference in your day-to-day work life,  like screen readers, ergonomic equipment, and other innovative solutions.

In addition, we’ll cover key topics like requesting workplace accommodations, inclusive communication strategies, and building confidence as you advocate for your needs.

It’s also a great chance to connect with allies who want to learn how they can support you and help create more inclusive, accessible workplaces.

Whether you’re just starting to think about your career or are already making strides, this event will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

• Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unlock your potential and shape the career you deserve!

Here is the sign-up link for the event: https://forms.gle/tryNQ11CokAAMabB6

Digital Access News: Vision Australia April 2025

Making PDF Documents Accessible

When creating accessible PDFs, don’t forget to check and set the correct reading order.

Unlike web pages, PDFs don’t automatically follow a logical reading sequence for screen readers and other assistive technologies.

What looks visually organised on the page might be read in a completely different order by screen readers, causing confusion for users.

In Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can check the reading order by using the Tags panel or the Reading Order tool.

In the Tags panel, expand group-level tags (e.g. article <Art>) to reveal the block-level tags. As you navigate through the tags, the tagged content is outlined in the document pane, showing you exactly how content will be read.

Using the down arrow key is a quick way to move through the tags.

Taking a few minutes to verify and fix the reading order can dramatically improve the experience for people using assistive technologies.

Making Video Content Accessible

From captioning to visual clarity, are your videos reaching everyone they could be?

This article from Vision Australia breaks down seven practical techniques to make your video content more accessible, benefiting not just viewers with disabilities but improving the experience for your entire audience.

Learn how to create quality captions, optimise audio, ensure visual clarity, and more in this essential read for content creators.

Read about video accessibility here

Help Us Explore Sensory Safe Spaces in VR!

Are you neurodivergent and find that you seek out safe spaces where you can control sensory input?

At busy places like university, it can be difficult!

We’re developing sensory-friendly environments in virtual reality (VR) that people can take anywhere.

We are currently conducting usability testing and we’d love your feedback!

What’s involved?

• Roam around a customisable VR space designed to help create a sensory-safe experience.
• Afterward, you’ll participate in a short interview and complete a questionnaire.
• Total time: 50 minutes.

We’re looking for participants who:

• Are neurodivergent with sensory disorders related to sight or sound.
• Do not have vision impairments or a history of motion sickness in VR.
• Your input will help shape future VR applications designed for sensory comfort and inclusion!

Interested?

For more details or to sign up, please contact Arbab Ahmed at:
📧 aahm0045@student.monash.edu
📞 +61 483 043 267

MUHREC Project ID: 45026

Project Title: Safe Spaces: Immersive environments that accommodate safety and wellbeing

*This research has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee

2026 Policy Futures Graduate Program – Applications Closing Soon!

Applications for the 2026 Policy Futures Graduate Program are still open and close at 9am on Wednesday 9 April 2025.

Policy Futures offers a specific career pathway for candidates with a disability.

• If you have any questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team via email at policyfuturesgraduaterecruitment@premiers.qld.gov.au

A career in public policy is all about tackling real-world challenges, shaping decisions, and making a difference in people’s lives.

Eligibility Criteria

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher between 31 October 2022 and 31 January 2025
• Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Be willing to relocate to Brisbane

Who We’re Looking For

We recruit graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines with a genuine desire to make a difference to Queensland.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• are a collaborative team player
• have strong communication skills
• are passionate about our community
• are adaptable and resilient
• have a passion for learning and a desire to continuously improve

Our Selection Process

• Apply online
• Complete online testing
• Undertake online assessments
• Participate in an assessment centre
• Wait for an offer

As a policy professional, graduates work on issues that matter – whether it’s climate change, housing, health, education, or economic development.

Their job will be to research, analyse, and develop solutions that inform government decisions and drive positive change for Queensland communities.

A career in policy is dynamic and deeply rewarding. If you are passionate about driving change and solving big-picture challenges, Policy Futures is your ideal launchpad!

APPLY NOW!

The 2025 Young Carer Scholarship Program – Apply Now!

Over 62,400 young people in Victoria are believed to have significant care responsibilities.

They may support their mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent at home who have a disability, chronic illness, experience mental ill health or addiction or with aging care needs.

Many are at risk of dropping out of school or have difficulty maintaining social networks and participating in activities with their peers.

Carers Victoria’s Young Carer Scholarship program gives young carers attending secondary school the opportunity to be acknowledged for their contributions to their family and the community.

It offers opportunities to participate in school or community-based activities that enhance their skills, educational achievement and abilities, or that help them to participate more fully in their community.

Scholarships of up to $500 are awarded to successful applicants.

Who Can Apply

Young Carer Scholarships are open to secondary school students who live or go to school in Victoria and provide care and support to a family member with an illness or disability.

Please read the Young Carer Scholarship Program Guidelines to check you are eligible.

• Please note the number of scholarships awarded is dependent on the amount of funding available. Those who receive a 2025 Carers Australia Young Carer Bursary will not be eligible.

How To Apply

To apply please complete and submit the application form here.

• Please note, application is online and through Carers Victoria’s grants administration system – SmartyGrants.

Graduate Programs Available April 2025

Students Note: there are many government graduate programs open for applications right now – in April 2025.

Please see the links below:

• 2026 Telstra Graduate Program ( closing on 2 Apr 2025 11:59pm)
• 2026 Department of Home Affairs Graduate Development Program (no closing date identified on the website, but it could be early April)
• Victorian Government Graduate Program 2026 (closing on 27 Apr 2025)
• 2026 Australian Government Graduate Programs (different closing days for multiple streams, 14 April is the most common day)

You are also encouraged to browse graduate programs on Prosple Australia and GradConnection.

*Our thanks to Jia from Monash Career Connect for providing this list

Monash Career Connect, GradWISE and Australian Disability Network Information Session

Are you ready to find out how to advance your future career?

You’re invited to come along to our Monash Career Connect, GradWISE, and Australian Disability Network Information Session.

The information session for students with disability will be held:

• 11:45 to 13:15
• Thursday March 27, 2025
• Room 1167 Seminar Room, Level 1, Western Annexe, 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus – Upstairs in the Clayton Campus Centre
• (Please RSVP by Tuesday March 25 for catering purposes)

The Australian Disability Network (AusDN) will provide information on the PACE mentoring program and the Stepping into internship program.

GradWISE has been developed in conjunction with Australian Universities to provide support and improve employment opportunities for students living with a disability, illness or injury.

GradWISE is designed to complement the existing supports provided by Monash to give you a customised coaching program in a one-to-one setting. Their aim is to give you the skills and experience you need to find the perfect graduate role.

They work with you, and their pool of employers, to make the perfect match and provide all the support you need before and during your employment for as long as you need it.

Come to the Information Session to Find Out More!

Monash Career Connect will also be providing an information session outlining the supports already available to Monash students to maximise graduate employment opportunities.

What workshops are available? How can you benefit?

Come along and find out!

We’re really looking forward to the event and hope to see you there!