Some of Our Parts

Free Joint Workshops with Library and Monash Counselling

Library and Monash Counselling staff are once again running a series of joint workshops this semester.

1. Thriving in isolation: strategies for looking after yourself and performing well in your studies at home: Monday August 10, 12pm-1pm
2. Persist with purpose: managing stress and motivation in your studies: Monday 7 September, 12pm-1pm
3. Facing final assessments with confidence: strategies for wellbeing and study success in the exam period: Monday 2 November, 12pm-1pm

• Students can register for the sessions via Library Class booking system.

Join the Party!

After a show-stopping, heart-racing, colourful 2019 performance, we’re bringing back one of our biggest parties ever to Monash Sport online.

As part of the WinterFest 2020 calendar, Monash Sport is extremely proud to present Zumba After Dark Online.

Ditch the workout and join the party this August for a night bursting with colour, energy and entertainment from the comfort of your living room.

Online and Free Event via Zoom

• Thursday 20 August
• 6:15pm – Pre-event entertainment
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba

Participants will be immersed in all things WinterFest with Monash Sport pumping music and Zumba moves to get you dancing this Winter!

Zumba After Dark is the perfect opportunity to give Zumba a go, shake your hips and try a dance workout in the comfort of your own living room.

Our online event will be fluorescent and get you glowing with the fiesta that is Zumba. Sign up and join the party today!

This online event will be hosted on the video conferencing platform; Zoom. Simply head to our Zoom link and register for the Live Zumba After Dark event.

Don’t worry your camera won’t be open, you will be able to see the instructor, type in the chat and take selfies to share with us on our social media.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Australian Network on Disability Webinar: Sharing Disability Information in the Workplace

It can be hard to know how speak about disability information in the workplace.

Hear from the Australian Network on Disability, and alumni from the Stepping Into internship program, about ways to approach this tricky topic.

Join This One-Hour Webinar

In this one-hour webinar you will have the opportunity to hear from Australian Network on Disability (AND), as well as alumni from the Stepping Into internship program.

We discuss AND programs for students with disability, tips for sharing disability information in the workplace and recruitment process, and welcome a Stepping Into alumni to speak about their experience.

This webinar is open and recommended to all Monash students who identify as having disability, mental health or chronic health conditions.

Topics Included

• Overview of AND internship and mentoring programs for students with disability
• Discussion of sharing disability information in the workplace, and what employers want to hear
• Welcoming Stepping Into Alumni to speak about their internship experience and what they have learned about managing disability in the workplace.
• Q&A session

Date: 7 August 2020

Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm

To register for this event, please login at the Career Gateway

Join This Monash Careers Summit Event 5 August 2020!

Inclusivity and accessibility should be an important part of a workplace.

Join this presentation to learn about the GradWISE Program, designed to assist students living with a disability, and gain insight from one of Australia’s most well-known telecommunications organisations on how employer support can assist your career journey.

Event Details

• In this one-hour webinar (plus an additional 15-min live Q&A), you will learn about the successful GradWISE program, showcasing its high level recruitment expertise coupled with ongoing support. GradWISE are with you ever step of the way, unlocking and optimising your brain/body system, building resilience through-out the application process and staying with you after you gain employment to navigate your first work year.
• You will also hear from Telstra, a leading pro-disability confident employer giving a sneak peek, ‘all access pass’ into their application process. Lean about what reasonable adjustments are offered during the application process and the ongoing support upon commencing employment.
• You will also hear from a recent Monash University graduate linked to GradWISE speaking of his journey to successfully being offered TWO 2021 graduate positions.

Topics Included

• Graduate application process and available reasonable adjustments
• Application and interview tips from Telstra
• How to unlock high performance by optimising your brain and body system.
• How to ensure you are competitive for graduate and entry level opportunities.

Time: 11:00am -12:00pm

Register now: Registration Link

Calling all Walkers, Runners and Wheelchair Users!

The UniSport Australia Distance Running event closes at midnight Sunday August 2nd. 

This is your excuse to get some fresh air, get some exercise and win great prizes, all whilst getting points for Monash University!

UniSport Virtual Distance Running Championships – virtual event

UniSport Australia has teamed up with the Gold Coast Marathon to launch the UniSport Virtual Distance Running Championships as part of the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Virtual Marathon!

Monash University is getting involved and we want you to join our team!

• Find out more and how to register here: https://connectedcommunities.monash.edu/distancerunning .

Want to Make Art to Foster a Culture of Respect?

• 3 x $1000 Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards for students
• 4 x $500 Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards for students.
• 1 x huge hamper of delicious goodies for staff

Sign Up to Attend our GradWISE Masterclass Series

GradWISE will be holding an online Masterclass Series in July – see dates and times below:

• Tuesday, 7th July – 10am – 12pm
• Wednesday, 8th July – 10am – 12pm
• Thursday, 9th July – 10am – 12pm
• Friday, 10th July – 10am – 12pm

During this four day series a range of employer presenters will provide information and tips to help you put your best foot forward when looking and applying to jobs.

The presenters include:

• Victorian Government
• Melbourne Writers Festival
• Accenture
• Coles

*Please RSVP by filling in the form here.

Once you have completed the form GradWISE will send you the link information.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Are You a Final-Year Undergraduate Student?

If you’re a final-year student, we’d like to recognise the contribution you have made to your fellow students by inviting you to join the Alumni to Student mentoring program. You’ll benefit from your mentor’s career experiences and insights, as you prepare to complete your final year of study and move on to the workplace.

In this program, you’ll work together with your mentor to focus on your professional development and growth, potential career paths, and successful transition to the workplace.

This program starts in semester two.

Apply now

• Applications for Alumni to Student mentoring program close Friday 3 July.
• We look forward to receiving your application!

Best wishes,

Mentoring at Monash

E: mentoring@monash.edu

Webinar: Re-imagining the workplace to drive disability employment

Expert advice and practical support to realise the many benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

The right employees are crucial to the success of every business, particularly as we navigate these challenging times, and then look to rebuild and move forward.

So what if we told you there are millions of skilled potential employees that you haven’t considered?

That this talent pool brings with it a wide range of business benefits such as greater innovation, enhanced brand and customer service, and improved staff morale and loyalty?

And importantly, that there is free and expert support to help you identify and address any barriers to accessing the many talents of people with disability?

JobAccess invites you to dive in and find out more at the ‘Reimagining the workplace to drive disability employment’ webinar.

When: Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Timing:

• 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm – New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania
• 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm – South Australia and Northern Territory
• 11.00 am to 12.00 pm – Western Australia

Where: Register to attend the webinar

Access: This event will have live captioning. You will be asked to provide any access requirements during the registration process. Interpreters and electronic copies of presentation are available on request.

For more information or if you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at JobAccess@workfocus.com.

Monash Artists Give Respect

We can’t create a respectful community alone – we need your help. You can do this by getting involved in our Give Respect X Respectful Communities Art Prize. Give Respect is a student and staff collaboration that aims to promote respectful behaviour at Monash.

How to enter

You’ll need to submit an original piece of art (previous works are allowed) that relates to one of the themes listed. It could be visual art, photography or poetry.

Submissions are due on or before 31 August 2020. Please see this Monash Artists Give Respect web page for more information on entry and prizes available.