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Join Us for an Information-Packed in-person Careers Session

Are you ready to take the first step towards an exciting career?

Grab yourself a free donut and join us for an hour-long, information-packed in-person session that will change your career trajectory!

• As an added ‘sweetener’, there will be free donuts for everyone who attends this in-person event!

We’re thrilled to present GradWISE and Australian Network on Disability [AND] – two career-support powerhouses that are committed to empowering students and graduates living with disabilities to achieve their full potential.

• When: Tuesday March 28, 2023 – 3pm -4pm
• Where: Room G20 – Career Connect Training Room (Opposite Artichoke & Whitebait and near the Cinema), 21 Chancellors Walk, Downstairs in the Campus Centre, Monash University Clayton Campus

Register here

This is your chance to learn about GradWISE’s ground-breaking program, which provides tailored support to help you succeed in graduate and entry-level employment.

GradWISE understands that the journey to finding your dream job can be challenging, especially if you’re living with a disability or chronic health condition. That’s why they’re with you every step of the way, helping you to build resilience and navigate the application process with confidence.

The Australian Network on Disability [AND] offer the PACE Mentoring Program and Stepping Into Program that offers paid Internships. Find out more and how to apply!

And if that’s not enough, you’ll also get to hear from a recent Monash University Alumni who benefited from GradWISE, sharing their incredible journey to securing employment aligned to the area of student and aspiration!

• This session is open to all Monash students who have a disability, mental health, or chronic health condition.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick-start your career and unleash your full potential.

Join us for an exciting and informative session- we’re looking forward to meeting you!

• Click here to REGISTER NOW!

MGA Competition for Graduate Students with a Disability

Ability Fest is Australia’s first all-accessible music festival with some great acts on their line-up this year.

• Enter now to win x2 General Admission tickets to Ability Fest for you and a friend!

Ability Fest is all about the music, but has the added bonus of being one of the most inclusive events in the country.

Everyone can enjoy the universal love of live music!

Find out more about Ability Fest here.

This year’s festival takes place on Saturday, 25 March, 2023 from 12.00pm at Birrarung Marr in the Melbourne CBD.

It will host some of the biggest names in Australian music including Hilltop Hoods, Sampa the Great, Meg Mac and YO! MAFIA.

Accessibility features include:

• elevated platforms
• pathways
• dedicated sensory areas
• quiet zones
• companion ticketing
• ramps
• friendly volunteers
• Auslan interpreters
• accessible toilets and more.

We think this awesome festival needs one more person… and maybe it’s you!

But we’re not just going to send you alone.

We have TWO General Admission tickets to Ability Fest for you and your mate!

• Competition opens: Wednesday, 8 March 2023 @ 12:00pm
• Competition closes: Friday, 17 March 2023 @ 12:00pm
• Winners will be selected by an online random name picker and notified via email by Monday, 20 March 2023.
• They will also be announced via MGA social media.

ENTER HERE!

To be in the running for this amazing prize, all you have to do is:

1. Be over 18 years of age.
2. Be enrolled in a graduate degree at Monash University Australia (Grad dip, Grad Cert, Masters or PhD). We will require confirmation of enrolment in a graduate degree.
3. Identify as student with a disability or a chronic illness.
4. Submit your entry before 12:00pm on Friday, 17 March 2023 using one of the methods listed below:

• Complete the online Google form and send here.
• Pre-record yourself answering the following questions and email your video to mga@monash.edu.
• Your name / Student ID / Degree / Faculty / Do you identify as living with a disability or chronic illness? / Are you registered with the Monash Disability Support Services (DSS)?
• Arrange a time for a phone or video call application by emailing mga@monash.edu with ‘Ability Fest’ in the subject heading.
• To read the Terms and Conditions click here.

New Workshop Series: Let’s Talk Assessment

Student Academic Success is excited to invite you to their new series of workshops to help you succeed in your assessments at Monash.

Each workshop is based on a fundamental assessment skill or a particular type of assessment that you may encounter in your studies at Monash.

They take you through key features, characteristics and effective ways to approach them.

Decoding your first assessment (15 March)

Stuck trying to make a start?

An understanding of assessment task requirements, and what they are asking you to do, is essential for academic success.

This workshop provides hands-on strategies to address assessment tasks.

Register here for the online workshop

Structuring your writing (16 March)

Trying to improve your structure and flow?

Paragraphs are the building blocks for your assessments.

This workshop will help you to structure your paragraphs and to convey your ideas more clearly and logically.

Register here for the online workshop

How to write excellent essays (20 & 21 March)

Having trouble with essays?

Get practical tips to plan and write essays, hone your academic English skills and adapt your academic style and writing for the essay type.

Book into the workshop for argumentative essays, reflective essays, or come to both!

Register here for the online workshop

Present with impact (29 March)

Getting ready for a presentation?

Attend this workshop to get top tips for delivering engaging and impactful oral presentations.

You will learn key presentation skills, such as planning and structuring, as well as language strategies.

Register here for the online workshop

How to write an excellent report (30 March)

Writing a report?

Learn about the unique features of reports including typical report structure, balancing description and analysis, communicating your position and persuading your audience while using tables, figures, and graphs effectively.

Register here for the online workshop

How to write a literature review (3 April)

Not sure where to begin with a lit review?

Understand the unique features of reviews and the main processes involved in completing this common assessment task.

Learn key strategies to use when planning, reading for and writing up your review.

Register here for the online workshop

The secrets of successful teamwork (5 April)

Ready to ace groupwork?

Working in a team is a crucial part of university assessment.

Learn effective teamwork strategies for planning, goal setting, key interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, and team dynamics.

Register here for the online workshop

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS: HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED!

• Book in with one of our learning advisers for a one-on-one consultation over Zoom to receive personalised learning and academic language support.
• Access study advice and online resources.
• Register for workshops to help you develop your academic learning and language skills.
• Get feedback on your academic language.

Disability Disclosure & Reasonable Adjustment Workshop

On Thursday 23 March 2023 GradWISE will be partnering with Career Connect to invite students living with a disability to a Disability Disclosure & Reasonable Adjustment workshop.

GradWISE is a graduate program, developed by WISE Employment in conjunction with Australian Universities.

The program is designed to empower graduates and tertiary students living with a disability, mental, physical health condition or injury to aspire, develop and thrive in graduate jobs and entry level employment.

GradWISE would like to invite you to a Disability Disclosure & Reasonable Adjustment workshop, designed to provide you with valuable information and resources related to living with a disability in the world of work.

The workshop aims to create a safe space for students living with a disability to discuss their experiences, concerns and questions with GradWISE Career Coaches who can provide support and guidance.

The workshop will focus on the following topics:

• Understanding disability disclosure: the benefits, risks, and legal rights involved
• Reasonable adjustments: what they are and how to request them
• Accessible resources and accommodations available in organisations
• Best practices for self-advocacy and support networks

In this workshop, we encourage you to come with an open mind and be willing to participate in discussions.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

GradWISE Disability Disclosure & Reasonable Adjustment

• Thursday, 23 March
• 10.00am – 11.00am
• Registration link: Register here

Stepping Into Internship Winter Applications Open & PACE Mentoring Deadline Extended

Announcing Applications Open for Stepping Into Winter 2023 Cohort

Update: PACE Mentoring Application deadline has been extended until midnight on Sunday the 12th of March 2023.

Announcing Stepping Into Winter Season 2023:

Calling all students and graduates with disability! AND are pleased to announce that Stepping Into Internship program is now taking applications.

Learn more about Stepping Into Internship program:

• Gain paid and valuable career-relevant work experience
• Learn on the job
• Grow your knowledge of your chosen industry
• Develop networking and soft skills
• Support provided throughout the program

Come along to AND’s FREE information session next Thursday, 16 March at 2pm (AEDT), more info below.

Register your interest to join the Zoom session. See you there!

Submit an application form before midnight on Sunday 2nd of April.

What is Stepping Into Internship program?

About the Stepping Into Internship Program

Internships will run between 4 and 8 weeks and comprise of 152 hours in total (with the opportunity for flexible work hours to manage your disability or other commitments).

Are You Eligible?

• Stage of study: final or second last year university students (undergraduate or postgraduate degrees) and graduates up to 36 months
• Discipline of study: All are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship status: Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or international student with full working rights in Australia
• Location: Open to students located in metro and regional areas across Australia
• We welcome previous Stepping Into applicants to re-apply for the program!

AND accepts applications from students with all types of disability including, but not limited to: physical disability, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and immunological conditions. Find out more about disability types here.

How Do You Apply?

Read the details on AND’s information page for students and complete their online application form here by 1st of April 2023.

Already Applied Previously?

There is no limitation on how many times you can apply or participate in the program if you still meet the criteria.

AND are happy to reconsider previous applicants of the Stepping Into program.

Contact them on 1300 36 36 45 or email applications@and.org.au to request your previous application be copied.

Please review the positions available and submit at least three position preferences to applications@and.org.au.

Find out more about the Stepping Into Program on AND’s website here.

Last Chance to Apply for PACE Mentoring

PACE Mentoring Application deadline has been extended.

You now have until midnight on Sunday the 12th of March 2023 to submit your application.

Here is your final chance to be connected with a mentor this Autumn!

Among AND’s new participating member organisations are:

• ANZ Bank
• AGL
• Australian Federal Police
• Australian Financial Security Authority
• Coles
• Hanes Australasia
• Infosys
• National Australia Bank
• Pfizer Australia
• RMIT University
• Victorian Government
• University of Sydney and more!

Locations

This round, mentors are participating in: Adelaide, Bendigo, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. There will also be virtual mentoring options for regional students and jobseekers.

Eligibility

Anyone 18 years or over with any type of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness is eligible for the PACE Mentoring Program.

How do I apply?

Submit an online application form here by midnight 2 April 2023 (Sunday).

Applied for a previous round of PACE Mentoring?

There is no limitation on how many times you can apply or participate in the program if you still meet the criteria, and AND can copy your previous application over if you reach out to them at applications@and.org.au.

• Find out more about the PACE Mentoring Program on AND’s website here.

Join AND’s Information Sessions

Want to learn more about the program and if you’re eligible?

In the session, AND will discuss:

• how the program works
• how to prepare for an interview
• discussing workplace adjustments
• office etiquette
• what to expect from the program and answer any questions you have about Stepping Into program.

So join in using the link below!

The session will be held online through Zoom.

Thursday 16th March 2023, 2pm – 3pm (click here to register)

• *all in Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne time (AEDT)

More session times times:

Thursday 23rd March 2023, 2pm – 3pm (click here to register)

• *all in Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne time (AEDT)

Wednesday 29th March 2023, 11am – 12am (click here to register)

• *all in Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne time (AEDT)

You can view the session times and access details here!

Please let AND know if you would like any adjustments for this session.

The Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples’ Education Fund Scholarship is Now Open

The Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples’ Education Fund is now open for applications with the deadline for this round being March 31, 2023.

Closing dates are every six months at the end of March and September annually.

Established by Frank Hall-Bentick AM (and his sisters Lesley and Annette and a group of friends Rae, Lyndall, Cath, Ros and Jody) in 2008, the Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples’ Education Fund (ADIPEF) was created following Frank’s involvement in disability advocacy over thirty years.

Assisting Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People with Disability

Assisting indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants, the fund empowers people with disability through further education and learning (both formal and informal).

Based on the belief that education’s important should not be measured by graduate degrees, diplomas or salaries, but by achievements, contributions, paths taken and careers followed – including cultural, relationship, historical and tolerance learnings.

This education fund assists in this through providing small, six monthly grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning.

• People with disabilities of any age living in Australia may apply for any assistance to help with both formal and informal education.

For more information and to apply go to:

http://www.adipef.org.au

Rossjohn Lab Has 2 Roles Available – Apply Now!

*If you are a DSS-registered final year student or recent graduate, this may be the golden opportunity you’ve been looking for! 

• The celebrated, multi-award-winning Rossjohn Lab has 2 part-time internship roles available (offered over 13 weeks): Administrative assistant (office) and Technical officer (lab work).

Here is a brief outline of the roles:

The internship program will equip graduate students with valuable skills and experience in either laboratory research work or office administration in a scientific setting.

• Laboratory work may include assisting with the operation and maintenance of technical equipment and services, the preparation of solutions and experimental design, and other laboratory tasks. See lab website here.
• Administrative duties may include clerical and bookkeeping tasks and other office duties pertaining to the running of the office and laboratory including assisting in the preparation and management of documentations and coordinating the routine back-up of laboratory research and administration data.

Tasks may also extend to creating tactile artworks with our Artist in residence for our Monash Sensory Science exhibition.

This opportunity is anticipated to provide graduate students who have a disability with work experience and skills that will increase their post university employment prospects.

• Candidates who are recent graduates in a science related discipline or in office administration, and have a strong motivation to work in this field are encouraged to apply.
• If you’re eligible and wish to apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Jennifer Huynh <jennifer.huynh@monash.edu> directly via email with subject header: DSS Internships at Rossjohn lab – technical officer or administrative assistant.