Archive for the ‘Disability Services info’ Category

Make the move on campus in 2013!

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Applications for accommodation with Monash Residential Services in 2013 are now open.

Accessible rooms are available in Deakin Hall, South East Flats, Briggs Hall and Jackomos Halls. Each residence has a Residential Support Team living on site to provide care and support to all residents and assistance is available on arrival to help with orientation of the room and the communal facilities.

A variety of accessible options are available:

  • Single room with shared facilities
  • Apartment style – a single bedroom within an apartment sharing the kitchen, dining and bathroom with other residents in the apartment
  • Self-contained studio with ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and laundry all within the apartment

For more information and to discuss your options please contact admissions.mrs@monash.edu

PEERS Program- call for participants and volunteers

Monday, January 14th, 2013

The PEERS program is an initiative that complements services provided by the DLU. The program matches students registered with the DLU with suitable student volunteers for regular meetings throughout semester.

PEERS volunteers can provide a wide range of assistance including accompanying students to social events, mobility and navigation around the campus and help seeking support from various Monash services. Volunteers are trained and supported by the Disability Liaison Unit.

If you are registered with the DLU and would be like to register your interest in being matched with a student volunteer please complete the expression of interest.

If you are interested in volunteering please complete the application form.We encourage students registered with the DLU to apply as volunteers to support other students.