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Do you want to gain paid work experience in a leading organisation?

Build a networks of contacts?

Develop valuable skills and experience?

Stepping into… is a paid internship program designed specifically for university students with disability, who want to gain some paid hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study. The Australian Network on Disability (AND), work with their members to identify and provide opportunities for university students with disability to “step into” the workplace to gain exposure to their potential career field and get involved in projects and work alongside experienced professionals.

The Benefits

Students benefit by gaining valuable experience in their potential field of work, opportunities to develop networking skills, contacts and social skills associated within the professional environment, as well a chance to showcase their skills and knowledge in the workplace. The internship experience will equip students with newly obtained skills, knowledge and experience that will serve as a valuable attribute on any future graduate’s resume.

All students may benefit from participating in the Stepping into… program, by gaining skills in job applications and interviewing, with support and resources offered by AND, such as briefing sessions hosted by the Stepping into Program Manager, interview tips and guides, professional communication coaching as well as continual support throughout the program.

INTERN SHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WINTER 2014 OPEN 24TH MARCH

Are you a young person (12-25)? Want to discuss issues that matter? Be part of Raise The Platform – a disability advocacy radio program on SYN FM.

Calling for six new young people with and without disabilities to join the Raise the Platform broadcastin­g team.

What you will gain:

• radio broadcasting and interviewing skills and training
• confidence and a great opportunity to make exciting and challenging media
• a platform to discuss young people’s issues the group are passionate about
• a chance to work with young people who are making a difference
• contacts across different advocacy sectors
• a chance to have fun!

SYN Is a media organisation run by young people, and provides training and broadcasting opportunities for young people.

Monash DLU student, Shaz Sturk has been involved with Raise The Platform since last year, and can be regularly heard on SYN FM discussing a range of issues effecting young people with disabilities.

So what do you need to know to get started on your radio career?

An information session will be held:

Where: House of SYN, RMIT University, Melbourne City

When: Training dates are Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April.

Time and energy: You will need to attend 2 days of radio broadcasting training and will be on air on Saturdays fortnightly to monthly.

Access and Support: Training and broadcasting rooms are wheelchair accessible. Contact Bec if you need any support to be involved. AUSLAN interpreting and attendant support provided on request.

Skills needed? You will learn what you need from the training. Bring your passion about issues for young people and a desire to share these on air.

Contact and RSVP if you would like more information, or to apply to be involved, contact Madeleine on 9267 3712 or email ydasprojects@yacvic.or­.au by Friday 28th March at 5pm.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM 28TH MARCH

The Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) program is now receiving applications for Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2014. This program offers students with disabilities the opportunity to meet with a mentor 6-8 times at the mentor’s workplace. Many students who have been successful in obtaining graduate roles attribute their success, in some part, to their participation the WAM program.

Students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A MENTOR FROM ANZ OR IBM ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS WE HAVE MENTORS WAITING.

Through these interactions you can (depending on your needs and goals):

• gather information about the work environment and expectations
• experience the workplace culture (e.g. attending staff meetings)
• network with people in their area of career interest
• refine their job search and interview skills
• learn how and when to disclose your disability and to open up
• discussions when appropriate (e.g. to enable workplace modifications and integration into the workplace).

Training is provided prior to starting the program.

Find out more about the program at the Diversity Recruitment and Training website.

APPLICATIONS FOR SEMESTER 1 CLOSE 24 MARCH 2014.

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is looking to recruit talented students from diverse backgrounds for our 2015 Graduate Development Program.

On Monday, 3 March the Department will open applications for our 2015 Graduate Development Program.

From roads to high speed rail initiatives, airport security to large scale shipping, city planning to transport logistics, the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development really is shaping the future direction of Australia and here is your opportunity to be a part of it.

As part of the Graduate Development Program you will:

• Begin your career as an APS 3;
• Complete three rotations across the Department that will keep you engaged in a variety of projects;
• Undertake a graduate certificate in Public Administration
• Participate in a graduate interstate industry tour to see the work of the Department in action; and
• Be a part of running the Department’s Social Club, giving you plenty of networking opportunities.

On top of all that, on successful completion of the Graduate Development Program you will advance two levels to become an ongoing APS 5 and are on your way to establishing a successful career.

Along with all this, the Department offers a structured learning environment with mentoring initiatives to develop the workforce skills for people with disability. Through our Disability Working Group, we will provide you with a supportive network and the opportunity to contribute to the Department’s directions in the disability space particularly in relation to the Department’s Disability Workforce Action Plan. The Department is also a member of the Australian Network on Disability.

You can get a firsthand account of what it is like to complete the Department’s Graduate Development Program from previous graduates at the below Career Fairs:

THE BIG MEET MELBOURNE – Monday 17 March 2014

If you would like to find out more about the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s Graduate Development Program and application process please visithttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/ or contact our Diversity Officer at diversity@infrastructure.gov.au who can provide you with further information.

We also provide regular updates on the recruitment process on our Facebook, so jump on and like our page.

The Department of Justice (Victorian Government) is administering a Scholarships Program commencing in the 2014 academic year.

The People with a Disability Leadership Scholarships Program 2014 seeks to support students with a disability who are studying justice-related subjects. Scholarships will be of two years in duration and are intended to support students engaging in studies including (but not limited to):

• Law
• Criminology
• Para-legal
• Psychology
• Social work
• Other justice-related fields

There are three scholarships on offer for the 2014 academic year:

• $20,000 to the candidate who tops the list of applicants, and
• $5,000 each to the two ‘runners-up’ in the process.

The closing date for applications is 5.00 pm 31 March 2014.

Check out the Department of Justice website for the Program Guidelines and the Program Application Form. Applicants must ensure that they have studied and understood conditions presented in the Scholarship Guidelines, and completed the Application Form fully.

For further information, please contact

Peter Heazlewood
Disability Scholarship -Contact Officer
03 8684 1706
peter.heazlewood@justice.vic.gov.au

The Kickstart Transition to Tertiary Study Program has been developed for current and prospective tertiary and further education students who are blind or have low vision.

• Prepare yourself for further study.
• Find out about on and off-campus services.
• Learn about the Disability Discrimination Act and your rights as a student.
• Improve your writing and study skills for assignments.
• Learn about new adaptive technology.
• Meet other students and professionals who are blind or have low vision who can be of assistance to you.
• Learn strategies for completing study with a view to improving employment prospects.

Thursday, 13th and Friday 14th February 2014.
Kooyong Training room
454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong (next to Kooyong train station).

And there will be a 2 hour teleconference as part of the program for those who live too far away.

This is a great opportunity to make sure you have a handle on tertiary study and what will be expected of you. And to get advice on supports available for students with a vision impairment or other disability and how best to make sure you are receiving them so as not to fall behind or struggle with your studies.

We will also have the involvement of two students studying Education who are also vision impaired assisting to run the program. And the program will also involve a workshop on Advocacy and Rights in Tertiary Education presented conjointly by Blind Citizens Australia and Vision Australia. It is this workshop which will be presented on Friday 14 February 10 am to 12 noon (Australia Eastern Daylight savings Time) via teleconference as well as face to face. If you can only make the teleconference please reply to this email and I will send you the telephone details closer to the date.

We will endeavour to match new tertiary students with a mentor who has studied a similar course, so if you would like us to do this please let us know when you register what you will be studying and if you are attending in person please let us know whether you have any dietary requirements.

To register please contact:

Max Bini
Tertiary Education Consultant
Vision Australia
Phone: 03 8378 1223
Email: max.bini@visionaustralia.org

NEW JOBS LISTED!!

Stepping into… is a paid internship program specifically designed for students with disability, who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in an industry that is relevant to their degree and chosen field of study.

The internships are offered by participating employers who are members of the Australian Network on Disability. Students in their penultimate or final year (but expect to finish no earlier than June 2014) studying a relevant degree should apply.

The internship will take place in the summer of 2013/2014 during university end of year break.

The following are new positions have become available:

MELBOURNE: Stockland – looking for a Marketing or Communications intern in their Melbourne Head Office. Ideal disciplines/degrees should be studies in Marketing or Communications.

Job description:

• Assist and project manage updates and activities on our digital channels such as Stockland web, real estate.com, facebook and SEO/SEM
• Assist the marketing team with the execution of Display Village Launch activities
• Assist the marketing team with the set up and execution of new sales offices
• Assist in the marketing team with the coordination and implementation of sales promotions.
• Attend agency and project site meetings with the marketing team
• Analysing data
• Data entry.
• Research (if required at the time) e.g. competitor audit.

SYDNEY: Arts NSW (within NSW Dept of Trade & Investment) – looking for an intern to assist with projects in Policy and Strategy team, based in Sydney. Ideal disciplines/degrees should be studies in Arts Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences/Humanities and Communications.

The intern will assist with projects in the Policy and Strategy team at Arts NSW. The team:

• coordinates arts policy advice to the Minister for the Arts;
• is managing public consultation on a discussion paper on a proposed NSW arts and cultural policy; and
• manages strategic arts funding programs. Current strategic programs include Aboriginal arts and culture, arts programs involving people with disability and arts residencies in schools.

We are looking for a person with a strong interest in public policy work, good verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, initiative, organisation skills and the ability to work in a team.

To discuss suitability and closing date please contact Jenny Watts-Sampson now:
Email: jenny.watts-sampson@and.org.au
Phone: (02) 8270 9280

To find out about the opportunities and how to apply, visit AND’s website on the below link
http://www.and.org.au/pages/stepping-into…-programs.html

• Look under “Apply for Summer 2013/14”

• You can find out more about “Stepping into…” under “Information for Students”

• You can download application form under webpage

The Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship has been introduced to support a financially disadvantaged student with a diagnosed physical disability, and allows the recipient an scholarship of $6000 for one year, to be used for study expenses only (text books and equipment).

Candidates will be assessed on academic achievement and need, and must:

• be an Australian citizen
• be a continuing Monash undergraduate student studying a minimum of two subjects per semester
• have completed your first and/or second year of study in any area of study
• have a physical disability (formal diagnosis and in receipt of the Disability Support Pension)
• be experiencing financial disadvantage

This scholarship cannot be deferred, and a report to the donor of the scholarship must also be provided at the end of the year.

See here for more application information.

Applications CLOSE next week September 30!

NEW JOBS LISTED!!

Stepping into… is a paid internship program specifically designed for students with disability, who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in an industry that is relevant to their degree and chosen field of study.

The internships are offered by participating employers who are members of the Australian Network on Disability. Students in their penultimate or final year (but expect to finish no earlier than June 2014) studying a relevant degree should apply.

The internship will take place in the summer of 2013/2014 during university end of year break.
Internships are available at: Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Disciplines include: IT, ICT, Computer Science, Law, Communications, Business Admin, Human Resources, Policy and Finance.

Participating organisations include:

• Westpac
• Stockland
• Australia Post
• Dept of Prime Minister & Cabinet
• Lend Lease
• Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
• Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
• Dept of Resources, Energy and Tourism
• NSW Dept of Attorney General and Justice
• NSW Safety, Return to Work & Support Division
• City of Greater Dandenong
• Federal Court of Australia
• Dept of Broadband, Communications and Energy Efficiency
• NSW Dept of Education and Communities
• Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW and CLOSE on Monday, September 30, by 5pm AEST

Important:

You will be required to attend a briefing session to be considered for an internship, as part of the selection process and determining your suitability. Please refer to the details on the website.

To find out about the opportunities and how to apply, visit AND’s website on the below link:
http://www.and.org.au/pages/stepping-into…-programs.html

• Look under “Apply for Summer 2013/14”
• You can find out more about “Stepping into…” under “Information for Students”
• You can download application form under webpage