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We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2015 intake for the Australian Government Department of Human Services’ National Graduate Program (NGP) are now open!

The department strongly supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers for employees and potential employees with disability throughout the employment life cycle. Currently the department is participating in the Australian Public Service pilot of the RecruitAbility scheme.

During the program we provide our graduates with a range of support networks and learning and development opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of activities and events. The NGP allows students to start their career with one of the biggest government employers in Australia, providing services to most Australians.

Applications are welcome from all fields of study for our Generalist pathway and select disciplines for our Professional pathway. In addition, in 2015 we have some new exciting opportunities for students who have a degree in maths, science or statistics or have experience in research activity in the health and human services area.

Applications close soon, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity – apply now.

The Australia Council is inviting applications from Australian cultural leaders and influencers with disability to participate in an intensive leadership development residency 22-26 October 2014.

The Sync Leadership residency will be presented by Jo Verrent, a UK based artist, producer and consultant with disability who specialises in the development of diversity and access, currently Senior Producer with Unlimited.

Sync and its sister programme in the south-east are training programs that focus on the interplay between leadership and disability. The provide fresh perspectives and also challenge deep seated thinking about leadership and disability. Designed to be radically different to any other training programs for people with disability, it takes its inspiration and name from syncopation – the emphases on an unusually un-emphasised beat.

Sync leadership pairs leadership learning and one-to-one coaching:

The members will be given access to leadership training, including five full days of face-to-face development work as a group.

Following the residency each member will be offered a limited number of personal coaching sessions over the following six months with Jo Verrent, course leader and/or Sarah Pickthall (co-creator of Synd) with options ranging from face to face, by telephone, email or msn.

For more information on the residencies and how to apply, please see the Australia Council website.

Australian Network on Disability (AND) are partnering with PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to attract successful candidates who want to gain meaningful work experience within Assurance this summer. PwC are pioneers within their field and are taking a leadership role in providing opportunities to students with disability to access internship opportunities.

Students studying in all disciplines can apply, but must be in their penultimate year of their degree, and show a genuine passion and suitability to work in Assurance. PwC are known for delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services, but their portfolio is growing all the time with opportunities in new markets and new ways to serve existing markets.

PwC’s summer internship program typically runs between November and February for a period of six weeks.

Internship opportunities with PwC are available in the following disciplines:

• All disciplines

Internship opportunities with PwC are available in the following business and services groups:

• Assurance

To be eligible:

• Be in your second/penultimate year of study;
• Be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident;
• Have a strong academic record, i.e. credit average or above; and
• Be registered with Disability Services at your university.

How to register your interest:

Complete and submit the Application Form, along with all of the required documents, via email to:

Cynthia Sasongko, Stepping into… Program Coordinator
applications@and.org.au

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday 13 July 2014

Students registered with Monash Disability Services can apply for a limited number of funded places for the Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) Program, now run by Diversity Recruitment and Training. WAM matches mentors with students with disability within the professional area the student is interested in.

In the 13 years the WAM Program has been operating, mentees report that through their participation they have:

• gained confidence and clarity about their career direction
• valuable contacts in the professional area
• increased skills in developing their resume
• improved interview skills
• developed ideas about solving disability related challenges

Some mentees gained work-placements and others have even gained a job.

The WAM Program involves:

1. Induction session (via phone or in person) detailing the program
2. A series of mentoring meetings in the mentor’s workplace
3. A program manual to guide the mentor and mentee through the program, plus full support from our staff
4. Debriefing and certificate presentation event at the conclusion of the program.

How to apply for the half-year intake in 2014

If you are registered with Disability Services and wish to apply for a funded place in the WAM Program, please complete the Expression of Interest Form, which will be sent to: disabilityservices@monash.edu .

You may also post, fax, or drop off the form to the main Disability Services Office at Level 1, Building 55, Clayton Campus, Monash University VIC 3800; fax number: 9905 5517.

*NOTE: all applications for funding to Disability Services must be received by close of business, Wednesday 25 June, 2014. No WAM Mentorships for Monash students will be funded without prior approval by Disability Services.

The Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into… Program are excited to announce our partnership with IBM to offer students with disability at your university an opportunity to apply for an internship with IBM.

Internship opportunities are available in the following disciplines:

• Business/Commerce
• IT
• Marketing
• Human Resources

Please note the IBM eligibility criteria below:

• Be in your second/penultimate year of study;
• Australian Citizenship OR Permanent Residency; and
• Credit average or above on your academic transcript.

Stepping Into… invites students to register their interest up until Wednesday 18 June 2014 5PM to Cynthia Sasongko on cynthia.sasongko@and.org.au or on 02 8270 9200.

Do you live in the Geelong area? Are you a Monash student with a disability?

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) would like to engage a student with disability who is studying Finance/Accounting to join them for an internship in Julybased at their Geelong office. This is a paid internship position of 150 hours.

For more information, please contact Jenny Watts-Sampson at jenny.watts-sampson@and.org.au.

The Department of Social Services is offering a challenging and meaningful career at the heart of the Australian Government’s social policy agenda.

The DSS have a central role in delivering policies and programs that improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia. They are responsible for about a quarter of the Australian Government Budget, responding to need across people’s lives, encouraging independence and participation, and supporting a cohesive society.

The Department is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce that supports the employment of people with disability. As an education institution that shapes our future leaders, the DSS considers it imperative to work together to provide transitional opportunities for university graduates with disability, and strengthen relationships between tertiary education and employment. Currently, DSS is participating in the Australian Public Service (APS) RecruitAbility Scheme Pilot. The purpose of the Scheme is to support and increase employment of people with disability.

Please email Andy Paras, Director of Learning, Development and Diversity, at diversity@dss.gov.au if you require any further information.

Stepping In… interships offer programs designed specifically for university students with disabilities.

Current deadlines and upcoming internships:

• Applications for the 2015 Department of Agriculture Graduate Development Program opened last week and will close on 14 May 2014 at 2.00pm (AEST).
• Applications for the 2015 Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Entry Level Professional Program are not yet open but will open in due course. These programs are suitable for students who have already graduated or are completing their final year of study this year.

Check out the Department of Agriculture Graduates website or their Facebook page for more details.

New Opportunities Advertised!!!

Stepping into… is a paid internship program specifically designed for students with disability, who want a paid, hands-on work experience that is relevant to their degree and chosen field of study. Our winter 2014 Stepping into program is underway and we continue to invite students to apply for the internship opportunities relevant to their degree.

Stepping into has been successfully assisting students to obtain paid internships since 2005

We invite you to search the internship opportunities on our website. You can apply by downloading the application form and submitting to applications@and.org.au with your cover letter (addressed to AND), your CV and transcript.

Organisations that are offering the paid internships below are members of the Australian Network on Disability (AND), and are participating in Australia’s leading internship program for university students with disability. Participating organisations include both corporate and government organisations.

The organisations that are offering opportunities this winter are:

• Department of Agriculture – Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide
• Department of Industry – Canberra, Sydney
• Henry Davis York – Sydney
• Sparke Helmore – Sydney
• Crown Solicitors Office – Sydney
• NSW Ombudsman – Sydney
• Telstra – Sydney, Melbourne
• Australian Financial Securities Authority (AFSA) – Sydney, Melbourne
• Department of Human Services VIC – Melbourne
• IBM – locations TBC
• Department of Social Services – Tasmania

To find out about the opportunities and how to apply, visit AND’s website

• Look under “Apply for Winter 2014”
• You can find out more about “Stepping into…” under “Information for Students”
• You can download application form under webpage

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.

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For further enquiries, contact:

Jenny Watts-Sampson
Stepping into… Program Manager
jenny.watts-sampson@and.org.au

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

Organisations that are offering the paid internships below are members of the Australian Network on Disability (AND), and are participating in Australia’s leading internship program for university students with disability. Participating organisations include both corporate and government organisations.

The organisations that are offering opportunities this winter are:

• Department of Agriculture – Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide
• Department of Industry – Canberra, Sydney
• Henry Davis York – Sydney
• Sparke Helmore – Sydney, Brisbane
• Crown Solicitors Office – Sydney
• NSW Ombudsman – Sydney
• Telstra – Sydney, Melbourne
• Australian Financial Securities Authority (AFSA) – Sydney, Melbourne
• Department of Human Services VIC – Melbourne
• IBM – locations TBC

Important:
You will be required to attend a briefing session to be considered for an internship, as part of the selection process. 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 Winter 14”
• You can find out more about “Stepping into…” under “Information for Students”
• You can download application form from the webpage

For updates, like us on Facebook

For further enquiries, contact:

Jenny Watts-Sampson
Stepping into… Program Manager
jenny.watts-sampson@and.org.au
(02) 8270 9200
www.and.org.au