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BAP’s Professional Pathways for Students with Disabilities Event

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is an international honour society for high-achieving students in accounting, finance, and business information systems.

Founded in 1919, BAP promotes academic excellence, professional development, ethical leadership, and community service.

With over 300 chapters worldwide, it provides members with networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, and access to top employers, helping them advance their careers in business and finance.

In 2025, BAP’s Monash chapter is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community where all Monash University students—regardless of background, ability, or experience—feel empowered to excel in their career.

Through meaningful professional development, networking opportunities, and community engagement, we strive to create an environment that promotes accessibility, collaboration, and integration for every student.

The BAP Monash team aims to organise an event tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of students with disabilities.

• To register your interest in this event, contact: Shafneen Rahman, BAP Events Director 2025; email: srah0035@student.monash.edu

PACE Career Mentoring Program Information session

Apply early to unlock your potential with Career Mentoring!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey?

AusDN’s PACE Career Mentoring Program is here to support and empower you to achieve your professional goals. See below the list of participating organisations!

To find out more about PACE Career Mentoring Program, join the information session #3 on Monday, 24 February 2025 at 2 – 3pm (AEDT). RSVP via the link here.

How to Apply

Applying is easy! Sign up and submit an application via the link here by midnight of Sunday, 16th March 2025.

*Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals.

• Are you a previous applicant? You are also required to sign up and complete an application form through the Mentorloop platform. You are welcomed back to the program.

Announcing Participating Organisations!

AusDN are proudly announcing that mentors from the following organisations will be participating in this Autumn 2025 cohort:

• AGL
• Alstom Transport Australia Pty Limited
• ANZ Banking Group Ltd (Aust)
• Australian Federal Police
• Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
• Coles Group Limited
• Department of Industry, Science and Resources*
• Digital Transformation Agency
• Hanes Australasia Pty Ltd
• Legal Aid Commission of NSW
• Sydney Water

(*First time participating in the program)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Check out our website and the Frequently Asked Questions here for more information.

You can also reach out directly to our Programs Team: Applications@AusDN.org.au or phone 02 8270 92003.

Designing Assistive Technology for Individuals with Pragmatic Conversational Difficulties

This research project aims to design software that assists people who have difficulties engaging in social conversation, as a result of diagnosed pragmatic language difficulties.

Participants Are Wanted Who:

• have been diagnosed with pragmatic language difficulties, leading to difficulties with engaging in social conversations with others
• are aged 18 years or over
• are proficient in reading English, and
• DON’T have difficulties with understanding syntax and grammar.

Participants will be interviewed in two sessions via virtual meeting (with the first session about 30 to 40 minutes long, and the second session about 30 to 60 minutes long) to provide input towards the design of the software.

• You may be asked questions about how difficulties with social conversation impacts on your daily life.
• You will be offered an electronic gift voucher valued at $50 after the first interview session, and another electronic gift voucher valued at $75 after the second interview session, to compensate you for your time.

If you are interested in participating, please contact research team member Mathew Lim at mathew.lim1@monash.edu.

• Project Title: Designing Assistive Technology for Individuals with Pragmatic Conversational Difficulties
• This research project has Human Research Ethics approval – Project ID: 45273

Protecting our International Students from Scams

Monash University has launched a new International Student Scam Prevention Module, designed to help our international students in Australia stay informed and protected against scams.

This module offers detailed guidance on identifying scams, reporting incidents, and accessing support services through interactive learning based on real-life cases.

The module introduces the ‘Stop-Think-Check-Report’ approach, a simple and effective way to recognise scams, cut communication with scammers, and seek support when needed.

Remember, scams can happen anywhere and to anyone. We encourage students to complete the International Student Scam Prevention Module, as one step closer to a safer community.

Student-led Networking Event: Academic & Accessible Communication for All

Access to communication is key to the success of both educators and students in teaching and learning environments.

Join a Week-0 networking event where both staff and fellow students will demonstrate how academic communication can become more accessible.

• This event may especially benefit students who need communication or language support in English.

Event Highlights

• What is a meaning-bearing, non -linguistic sign in cross-cultural contexts and what it may mean for spatio-visual learners
• What tech options are available for neurodivergent learners and how Moodle as a communication platform can be more accessible
• How to use ChatGPT more wisely when you face academic communication barriers
• Meet new friends who may have similar communication support needs

Guest Speakers

Dr Howie Manns (Arts) – How much can we read in a sign?

In this small informal talk, Howie is going to share a few examples of visual sign communication across cultures and its potential benefits for visual-spatial and ideographic learners.

Ms Brooke Tahir (Science) – C-pen, readers, and Moodle for neurodivergent learners

Brooke works as a Learning Designer and Academic in the Faculty of Science. She is a proud GunaiKunai woman from East Gippsland, a mother of two lovely children, and a passionate advocate for disability rights and inclusion across Monash.

In her talk, Brooke will share how she uses Assistive Technology to help her read better and how she is redesigning Moodle to make it more accessible for all students in her faculty.

Ms Jing Hu (PhD candidate) – GenAI from a disabled student’s perspective: Where’s that thin red line?

Jing is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Arts and the HDR Student Representative of Monash Assistive Technology and Society Centre.

Her research project is AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and its applications in tertiary contexts. Self-taught all her way from preschool to postgraduate levels with cerebral palsy, she feels very strongly about education justice and accessibility for all learners.

In her talk, Jing will share her own experiences of using Generative AI for studies in a foreign language – while toeing the line!

These talks will be followed by Q&A and networking.

• When: Thursday, 27 February, 12-1pm (Registration starts at 11:45am)
• Where: Seminar Room, Campus Centre (Level 1, Campus Community Division – West Wing)

This is a great opportunity to enhance your learning experience at Monash. Bring your questions and experiences to share!

Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/aac-for-all

IMPORTANT: Light snacks and soft drinks will be provided. All the presentations will be transcribed automatically. If you request Auslan interpreting or other accessibility considerations for this event, please contact event organiser Jing Hu at jing.hu@monash.edu

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Make friends, cover unit content, and gain study skills by attending PASS sessions!

PASS sessions are optional weekly study groups in first-year units. A friendly peer who did well in the unit runs content-based activities based on the previous week’s lectures and their study experience.

Whether you’re striving for top marks or seeking extra guidance, PASS sessions are for you.

They run fun, group-learning activities that cover the previous week’s unit materials and study skills. They also help students make friends, make the most of university opportunities, and stay motivated throughout semester.

PASS Session Information

PASS sessions are delivered on-campus and online in response to previous attendance trends.

• Find more information on your unit’s Moodle or the PASS Moodle (both accessible via your Moodle dashboard).
• You can enrol in PASS sessions on Allocate+. If sessions appear full on Allocate+, please use the PASS Moodle to check session details and attend anyway.
• You can join PASS at any point in the semester. We recommend attending as many sessions as possible.

Sign-up in Allocate+. If your preferred session is full on Allocate+, find session information on the PASS Moodle (on your Moodle dashboard) and come along!

• For more information go to the PASS website

Listening Together Research Project

Researchers at the Australian National University are studying how young people with disability and young carers define good listening, and whether they feel listened to by the organisations and services in their lives.

This project is co-designed with a group of young people with disability and young carers, including Simone Bartram, Talon Cass-Dunbar, Megumi Kawada and Luci McClusky.

Young people with disability and young carers are invited to take part in the research by doing an online survey.

The survey is open until June 20th, 2025.

You can do the survey if you:

1. Are 15 – 29 years old; and
2. Live in Australia; and
3. Identify as a person with disability or a person who looks after (or cares for) another person, such as an elderly family member or a friend with disability.

There are two surveys to choose from. One is shorter than the other, to help ensure accessibility.

• To learn more about the surveys, you can visit the project website.

The survey information sheets (including an Easy English sheet) are on the FAQs page.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Laura and Molly:

• Name: Dr Laura Davy
• Position: Senior Lecturer, Crawford School of Public Policy
• Phone: 02 6125 2558
• Email: Laura.Davy@anu.edu.au

• Name: Ms Molly Saunders
• Position: Research Associate, Crawford School of Public Policy
• Phone: 02 6125 2648
• Email: Molly.Saunders@anu.edu.au

The ethical aspects of this research have been approved by the ANU Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol H/2024/0988).

Applications Open Now for PACE Mentoring 2025

Be Coached, Connected and Grow in your Career Journey

The Australian Disability Network are thrilled to announce that applications for their highly anticipated PACE Career Mentoring Program are officially open now!

This is a national, free industry career mentoring program that matches people with disability with experienced professionals from leading Australian organisations. The cohort runs from April to August 2025.

You are eligible if you:

• are 18 years old or above
• have any types of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness
• can commit to the program from April to August 2025

How to apply:

AusDN are excited to introduce Mentorloop as the new platform for managing applications for their mentoring program! They believe that Mentorloop will enhance the quality of the program experience for all their participants.

• To apply for the program, sign up and submit an application via the link here.
• Applications close midnight of Sunday, 16th March 2025.

Are you a previous applicant?

You are also required to sign up and complete an application form through the platform. AusDN welcomes you back to the program.

• To find out more about PACE Career Mentoring, join the information session on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 at 2 – 3pm (AEDT). RSVP via the link here.

UPDDATE: Registration deadline extended!

Registrations have been extended for the PACE Career Mentoring Program Autumn 2025 intake until Friday, 21 February 2025!

• Registrations for the Autumn 2025 intake close on Friday, 21 February 2025, and the next intake (Spring cohort: August – December) will not be opened again until May 2025.

What is included:

• Personalised Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance tailored to your unique career goals and challenges.
• Skill Development: Enhance your professional skills through targeted advice and practical tips from experienced mentors.
• Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network by connecting with mentors and fellow mentees from various industries.
• Career Advancement: Gain insights and strategies to help you navigate your career path and achieve your professional aspirations.
• Long-term Impact: Build a lasting relationship with your mentor that can continue to support your career development even after the program ends.
• Submit a mentee application here!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Check out the website and the Frequently Asked Questions here for more information.
• You can also reach out directly to the Programs Team: Applications@AusDN.org.au or phone 02 8270 92003.
• Reach out to Program Lead Tia Kwan at tia.kwan@ausdn.org.au or 03 7032 3523 to register today before it’s too late!

Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.

You are welcome to participate in the 2025 Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities annual conference!

This premier event brings together experts, innovators, and advocates dedicated to improving information accessibility for all.

• Don’t miss out—early-bird registrations are open, offering discounts for those who register by 28 February 2025.

Around the conference theme “Access Unlocked: Innovating for Information Equity”, presenters will explore the dynamics between legislative changes, technological progress, and advocacy efforts that collectively enhance information equity.

Information Equity and Social Justice

The 2025 conference is dedicated to deepening the understanding of information equity as an essential element of social justice. It emphasises the critical need for cross-sector collaboration to overcome the obstacles faced by individuals with print disability and to pave the way for a society where inclusive participation is the norm.

• Visit the website at 2025 Round Table conference to view the full agenda, speaker lineup, and registration details.

Don’t Miss These Keynote Speakers

• Maryanne Diamond, OA, The Road to Marrakesh – History and Relevance of the treaty.
• Carly Iles and Jonathan Craig, V2020A – 25 years of collaboration.
• Professor Gerard Goggin, Disability & Digital Citizenship: Australian Consumers & Citizens with Disability Navigating Digital Society.

And our confirmed Feature speakers:

• Dr Emily White, Accessing the expertise of teachers and people with lived experience to drive innovation in braille literacy assessment and teaching.
• Sonali Marathe, Transforming Access: A Decade of Progress, and What’s Next in Information Accessibility.
• Neil Jarvis and Andrea Arch, Digital Accessibility under the DDA in 2025

Dates

• Australian Braille Authority (ABA) Annual Meeting – Saturday, 24 May 2025.
• Conference Proper – Sunday, 25 May to Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Registrations

• Early Bird Registrations are open and close on Friday, 28 February 2025

To register please complete the on-line delegate registration form, also accessible via the link on the 2025 Round Table conference page of the Round Table website.

Take advantage of the early-bird registration, available until Friday, 28 February 2025. After this date, standard registration fees will apply.

Conference Updates

Conference updates will be posted to the 2025 conference page on the Round Table website and Round Table mailing list.

The Tammy Axelsen Lifetime Achievement Award

This is a reminder that nominations for this annual award are open. The nomination form and further details can be found on our website by following this link: Tammy Axelsen Lifetime Achievement Award

2025 GradWISE Industry Accessibility Week

We’re excited to announce that GradWISE’s Industry Accessibility Week is returning in 2025.

This free, online event is a fantastic opportunity for students and recent graduates living with disability, injury and/or illness to engage with leading employers, explore graduate and early career opportunities, and gain skills and information to support their career journey.

Event Details

• Monday 10th February – Thursday 13th February 2025
• 9:30am – 3pm AEDT daily
• Online, MS Teams – Registration required here.

Students and graduates will have the opportunity to:

• Hear from leading employers across diverse industries
• Receive application tips and advice to stand out
• Join lunchtime activities focused on wellbeing

Monash students/graduates can attend sessions that align with their current career goals, making it flexible and impactful for them.

REGISTER HERE