Archive for July, 2022

Qualtrics Survey Update

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Study Stress Survey Reminder

This is a reminder for students that have already accessed the Qualtrics survey about study stress, perceived support and support seeking intentions using the following link: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MqM78ZMKUmBBsi , but have left the survey incomplete.

Examples of Incomplete Responses

  • Survey responses that have only indicated gender and disability category, but have not provided responses on the study stress scale or support scales.
  • Forgetting to complete an entire set of questions on either the study stress or support scales
  • Missing some of the questions on either the study stress or support scales.
  • If you have forgotten to complete the survey, we ask that you re-access the above link to either complete your previous survey attempt or complete a new attempt if the survey link has not saved your progress.

Please remember that your decision to re-access the survey is completely voluntary. Therefore, it is not necessary that you go back and complete the survey if you do not wish to.

  • If you know that you have completed all questions on the survey already, please do not access the survey link again. 

If you are a DSS student reading this and have not yet accessed the above link at all, you are welcome to access the Qualtrics survey link to complete the survey questions if you wish to participate.

Thank you for your participation.

MSA Volunteering – Get Involved!

Friday, July 22nd, 2022

MSA Volunteering: 60 + Volunteer Programs & Activities to Choose From!

Volunteer opportunities can assist you with professional and personal development while having fun, meeting new people and having some time away from your studies.

Free Art Classes, Drawing Sessions & Workshops

From sketching, painting, and jewellery making, to photoshop classes, we will have one that suits your passion. Graffiti Workshops are also available this semester.

MSA Chats

Do you have questions, but don’t know who to ask?

Hosted by trained MSA Student Volunteers, MSA Chats provides students with the opportunity to meet new people and to talk in a safe environment.

Ask questions directly, or let us know anonymously.

MSA Chats is here to connect new and returning students and help them find their feet at University.

Free Language Classes

Learn a language for free with us!

There are 12 languages to choose from!

Classes run from Semester 2 Week 2-10.

Beginners, intermediate and advanced classes are available.

Languages include:

  • Auslan
  • Arabic,
  • Cantonese
  • French
  • German
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • and Vietnamese

Register Now -Limited class numbers apply!

MSA Tax Help

Is it your first time completing a tax return?

Need a bit of help and don’t know where to start?

Our ATO-trained Tax Helpers can help you complete your tax return.

Appointments are available from the 25th of July to the 31st of October.

MSA Walking Group

MSA Volunteering is providing a unique service where student volunteers host weekly walking groups throughout each semester.

All walking groups run during daylight and follow the same walking route each week.

MSA Wellness Challenge

The MSA Wellness Challenge is a 14-day exercise that cultivates healthy and positive lifestyle behaviours, such as working out, eating healthy, and taking time for your mental health.

Each participant will select 1 Daily challenge, and one Major challenge, to complete within the 2 weeks.

Study Stress and Support Seeking – Final Reminder

Thursday, July 7th, 2022
This is a FINAL reminder to students to invite you to participate in the Qualtrics survey on study stress and support seeking.

Here is the Qualtrics Survey Link:
https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MqM78ZMKUmBBsi

Also re-attached is the flyer.

THANK YOU for your participation!

Disability Leadership Program

Thursday, July 7th, 2022

Disability Leadership Program – Apply Now

Australian Network on Disability and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) are partnering again to further the inclusion of people with disability on boards.

This new initiative will see 85 scholarships awarded to leaders with disability.

The scholarships, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, will support leaders with disability by providing an opportunity to uplift their governance knowledge.

Scholarship recipients will undertake the Company Directors Course or the Foundations of Directorship course at AICD. Courses are likely to start at the end of November 2022 and run into the next calendar year.

In addition to the course, scholarship holders will receive a complimentary one-year:

  • AICD membership
  • Directorship Opportunities subscription, Australia’s foremost listing platform which provides the widest choices for directorship positions

To help maximise board career opportunities, the program will also work with existing directors to build disability confidence through Leader-to-Leader Conversations facilitated by Australian Network on Disability.

To apply for the Disability Leadership Scholarship visit The Australian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) website; the facilitating partner for the application process.

  • Applications are open now until 27 July 2022.

Vision Australia 2023 Bursary

Thursday, July 7th, 2022

Vision Australia 2023 Bursary Applications Now Open

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 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.

  • For more information and details on how to apply, please visit: www.visionaustralia.org/bursary
  • Applications close strictly on 30 September 2022

If you have any queries or would like to speak with our bursary co-ordinator, please feel free to make direct contact:

  • Joy King – Bursary Co-ordinator
  • Joy.king@visionaustralia.org
  • Ph:  03 8378 1220