Monash Sport is hosting a 24 hour Mega Swim to raise funds for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. The event is a 24 hour team event and is open to people of all swimming abilities with the key focus of participation as well as fundraising for MS.
Find out more at the Monash website or at the MS Mega Swim page.
See Through My Eyes is pleased to announce its first Scholarship Program for 2017. The STME scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to university students who are vision impaired or blind, who are working toward a sustainable and rewarding career in their chosen field.
Up to four scholarships of $2000 each will be awarded to undergraduate or postgraduate students. Scholarships are for one year only. Funds awarded can be spent on the following:
Eligibility
Applicant must be diagnosed with a permanent vision condition that cannot be corrected and meets at least one of the following:
Applicant must be enrolled in a recognised Australian University in an undergraduate or postgraduate program and be continuing the course for at least one year from application.
Applicant must be registered with STME.
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Selection Criteria
Response to application questions.
Letters of recommendation.
Academic results.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 30 2016
For more information and for applications forms visit: http://seethroughmyeyes.org.au/scholarship-applications-now-open/
The Vision Australia Further Education Bursary 2016 is now open for applications
In 2016, Vision Australia will award Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision.
Each year, Vision Australia awards Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision.
The bursaries provide adaptive technology to help the students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies. Assistive technology can eliminate barriers to education and enhance access to information. It enables students to read course material, conduct research and improve their student life.
Our own research tells us that people from the blindness and low vision community who have a diploma, certificate or degree are more likely to be employed. Our bursary program is just one way in which we are levelling the playing field by supporting people to further their education and build a meaningful career.
Students of any age can apply for a Vision Australia Further Education Bursary.
Applicants must:
Application deadline is 28th October 2016
Looking to gain paid work experience in a leading organisation, build a network of contacts, and develop valuable skills and experience?
Stepping Into is a paid internship program designed specifically for university students with disability to gain hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study.
The Australian Network on Disability (AND), work with employers to identify and provide opportunities for university students with disability to “step into” the workplace. Stepping Into is an opportunity to gain exposure to various industries, and work alongside experienced professionals to further your skills and experience.
This summer there are opportunities all around Australia for students with a thirst for learning, and the willingness to give it a go.
Internships are available at:
And many more!
To view the current positions available, please visit the website. Please note: The website is constantly being updated with new positions. Keep checking in to see new opportunities.
Opportunities are based in city and regional areas all around Australia.
To be eligible, you must demonstrate the following:
For more information about the program, visit the website, like us on Facebook, or get in touch with us at the Australian Network on Disability on 03 9621 2276 or applications@and.org.au
Join our mailing list for updates on advertised positions.
This summer, Westpac is offering two paid internships for suitable candidates through the Stepping Into Program. The internships will commence in the summer university break and will be for a period of 10 weeks.
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply for the Corporate and Institutional Banking Program, but you will have a strong interest in financial services with a strong analytical ability. Given CIB will often identify strategic opportunities for our clients, individuals with analytical, proactive and forward thinking ideas will fit well within our program and team culture.
By joining the Corporate and Institutional Banking Program you’ll learn more than just banking. To excel at your role you’ll need to develop a deep understating of your customers’ industry and business needs – expanding your knowledge and skill set beyond banking products and services alone. We aim to act as a trusted advisor to our customers, partnering with them across both their day to day and strategic aspects of their businesses.
The interns will be allocated to a particular team and will work alongside experienced analysts and relationship managers.
The type of work involved may include:
During the 10 week program, interns will receive support from a recent graduate as well as a dedicated placement manager to ensure your learning experience is optimised.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the summer internship, students must be:
How to Apply:
Before proceeding to the online application, please ensure you have the following documents ready to upload:
Once you have prepared the above documents, please proceed to the online application form
If you have any questions regarding this position, please email:
applications@and.org.au, or call Emma Bell at AND on 03 9621 2276.
Workplace Adjustments Project – Seeking Recent Masters/Doctoral Graduates with Disability
Calling recent masters/doctoral graduate with disability that have studied in the discipline of law, employment law, organisational behavioural psychology, social psychology or management.
A casual researcher is sought for an exciting collaborative project with the Centre for Workplace Leadership and the Australian Network on Disability. The project will focus on an organisation’s capability to make work place adjustments and the experience of employees who require adjustments. The ideal candidate would be available to start in mid-late September.
Further details, including how to apply available on Career Gateway at:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/jobs/detail/3099641
Applications close 26 August 2016
Are you a woman with a disability interested in participating in a two-day leadership workshop? Do you know a woman with a disability who would like to attend?
“Women Leading by Example” is a unique leadership program that will be held in Melbourne on the 20th and 21st September for a maximum of 30 women with disabilities. High-profile female leaders, mentors, and workshop facilitators from corporate, government, and non-profit sectors will present and interact with participants.
Participants will explore their self-leadership as well as their ability to lead others. This includes identifying and sharing leadership goals and working to increase confidence to take the next step in community leadership.
Each applicant will be assessed on the total of their experiences and goals in life.
More information, such as the Interim Program, can be found on our website at http://www.wdv.org.au/our_work.htm#wlbe
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Are you over 18? A native English speaker? Right-handed?
Thank you could help!
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Please contact the lead researcher Eleanor Cole for more information – ejc557@york.ac.uk
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