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Launching Monash bSafe

Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

Launching Monash bSafe to Our Community

This week, Community Safety and Security (CSS) in partnership with Respectful Communities will be launching the new Monash bSafe app to the Monash University community. The app launch coincides with Respect.Now.Always week, and the app itself replaces the former RNA app.

  • Monash bSafe has been two years in the making. The app is endorsed by both the Monash RNA Committee and the Vice-Chancellor’s Group.

The app is designed to link students and staff with support services, resources and safety information. It includes links to essential services within the CSS portfolio, including Security phone numbers and a form to report problem behaviour to SCU.

  • Please download the app from the Apple or Google Play app stores and take a look for yourself!
  • If you download the app between 1–20 September, you can enter a prize draw – just click Enter Prize Draw in the Settings menu. *Terms and conditions apply.

12 Month Paid Internship with Cummins

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020

Stepping Into Internships: 12 Month Paid Internship with Cummins – Applications Open Now!

NAB Summer Intern Program

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

2020-2021 NAB Summer Intern Program

NAB’s Summer Intern Program is designed to back you in this early stage of your career, to help you develop the skills, knowledge and network with which to build an exciting and inspiring career, no matter where it takes you.

NAB’s recruitment process is accessible to all, and they want all students to be at their best and receive a fair assessment.

The NAB Workplace Adjustment Guidance Notes detail their commitment to providing adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process for people with disability, whilst their Accessibility Action Plan is aimed at removing barriers and maximising employment prospects for people with disability.

How NAB’s Summer Intern Program works

This year NAB’s Summer Intern Program involves virtual Employability and Future Skills development workshops combined with an immersive business placement.

  • You’ll not only gain insights into the banking and finance industry, but you’ll also learn more about your own working style with a personal action plan.
  • You’ll be provided career coaching to determine what you want from your career and how to achieve it.
  • At the end of NAB’s program, you’ll have the opportunity to apply and receive an early offer for NAB’s Graduate Program the following year.

Summer Intern Program dates

You’ll need to be free to commence full time employment for 7 weeks (exclusive of 3 weeks unpaid leave over the festive period).

  • 14 Dec 2020 to 16 Dec 2020 – NAB Intern Virtual Induction
  • 17 Dec 2020 to 23 Dec 2020 – Business Placement
  • 24 Dec 2020 to 8  Jan 2021 – Holiday leave (unpaid)
  • 11 Jan 2020 to 12 Feb 2021 – Business Placement

Summer Intern Program Streams

  • Business & Private Banking – You’re invited to join NAB – Australia’s largest business bank. With NAB’s focus on small to medium businesses and investors they’re passionate about providing specialised financial products, market insights and advice to help our customers thrive across different industries.  You’ll have a varied learning experience with exposure to business lending products, financial analysis, account transactions and customer service.
  • Corporate & Institutional Banking (Financial Markets) NAB’s Financial Markets team utilise sales, economic and quantitative research to provide local and offshore customers access to both traded and illiquid markets, including fixed income, money markets, credit, derivatives, currencies and commodities. This includes trading between all types of banks, superannuation funds and domestic and multi-national companies.
  • Corporate & Institutional Banking (Corporate Finance & Client Coverage) – NAB’s Corporate Finance and Client Coverage teams work together to finance corporate growth, provide specialised financing solutions, create value through working capital and enable global transactions. In these teams you’ll work with industry specialists to provide solutions for our customers in their relevant markets.

The Application Process

To be eligible for NAB’s Summer Intern Program you MUST:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application
  • Be in your penultimate (second last) year of your undergraduate/postgraduate degree and free to commence full time employment by January 2022
  • Commit to and be available for full time employment over the 7-week program (exclusive of unpaid holiday leave from 24 Dec to 8 Jan)
  • Complete the online application and if successful you’ll progress to an online test, video interview and assessment centre. Assessment centres are held by stream and this year will be 100% virtual, meaning you can participate from any location.

If you are one of more than 4 million people living with disability in Australia and require adjustments throughout NAB’s recruitment process to be at your best, please let NAB know in your online application.

Please visit NAB’s website for more information www.nab.com.au/graduates

  • Monday 21 September 2020 @ 9am – Applications close
  • September 2020 – Online Assessment
  • October 2020 – Video Interview Invitation
  • October 2020 – Virtual Assessment Center Stage

Pathways to Employability

Friday, August 14th, 2020

Pathways to Employability Online Series 2020

Are you interested in connecting with employers, industry experts, and alumni to learn about your career options?

Join us for the online Pathways to Employability series which is open to all university students who have access requirements due to disability and/or chronic health condition.

The aim of the Pathways to Employability series is to provide students with information, knowledge and career development strategies to undertake successful transitions from university to appropriate and meaningful employment.

When: Every Wednesday from 26 August to 30 September 2020

Time: 11am – 12pm AEST

Where: Online

This free event is open to ALL university students with disability and/or chronic health condition throughout Australia, and will give you the opportunity to learn from a keynote presentation on neurodiversity in the workplace, join an employment Q&A panel on diversity and inclusion, access career resources, and attend a virtual careers fair.

Registrations are now OPEN, so be sure to book in now to save your place!

We look forward to welcoming you online!

The Pathways to Employability Committee

(For more information please contact p2e@westernsydney.edu.au)

Global Health Training Day

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

Horizontal Health Care: Global Health Training Day

  • Want to expand your skills during isolation?  
  • Looking for opportunities to grow? 

Ignite Global Health Group are presenting the annual ?????????? ??????????: ?????? ?????? ???????? ???!

  • Boost your skills with these 4 amazing workshops — Auslan, problem-solving, policy discussion and innovation in medicine!
  • Learn everything about global health together with your friends in isolation!
  • STUDENTS FROM ALL YEAR LEVELS ARE WELCOME, and an open mind is appreciated!
  • Sign up individually! Tickets are only $5 each!
Date: 15 August 2020
Time: 10am – 12pm, and 1pm to 3pm
Location: Online — zoom links will be sent with the purchase of a ticket!

Event page:

15 years on: Stepping Into Alumni

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

15 years on: Stepping Into Alumni’s full circle moment

From: AND – Australian Network on Disability

From joining AND’s Stepping Into internship program 15 years ago, to being in a position to host Stepping Into interns, Deb Heron has had quite the journey.

In 2005, Deb applied for the Stepping Into program in her penultimate year of study as she knew that having work experience helped in achieving employment. Due to being unsuccessful in attaining any internships, she feared it was because of her disability.

“I was applying for lots of roles and would apply against 80 other applicants at times and the feedback I was getting was that I was fine but just not the strongest candidate. It was always in the back of my mind ‘am I putting people off because I display differently?’” said Deb

Through the Stepping Into program, Deb is now proud of her disability and feels that it is something that makes her unique.

Currently working as an Assistant Director at the Disability Royal Commission, she believes she wouldn’t be able to have the same impact if she didn’t have a disability.

Read more about Deb’s journey at AND’s website.

Helping You Cope at Home

Monday, August 10th, 2020

Free Joint Workshops with Library and Monash Counselling

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

The sessions are:
  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

Zumba After Dark

Monday, August 10th, 2020

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!

Give Respect Art Competition

Thursday, July 9th, 2020

Want to Make Art to Foster a Culture of Respect?

*You are all invited to contribute artwork to the Give Respect Art Competition which is a part of the wider Give Respect Initiative.
Prizes are as follows:
  • 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
Have a look at the Give Respect Art Competition guidelines and see if any of the themes inspire you!
Alternatively, if you’ve got past artwork like a sketch, painting or photograph that suit the submission requirements – send it through before the 31st of August 2020.

NSW Government Graduate Program

Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

Applications for the 2021 NSW Government Graduate Program are Now Open!

The 18-month Program offers three unique rotations across government agencies, and allows Graduates to build their own career, no matter what degree they studied.

Talented and passionate Graduates from all disciplines and backgrounds looking to launch their career in NSW Government are welcome to apply.

There are exciting roles on offer in both Sydney metro AND regional NSW!

An Employer that Values Diversity

As a proud employer who values diversity, NSW Government is committed to reflecting the community they serve, and we would like to encourage people with disability to apply to the Program.

Increasing the representation and inclusion of people with disability in our workforce is a priority, and the Graduate Program is well-placed to provide a supportive work environment, with opportunities to shape your own skills and career.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process.

What does the Graduate Program offer?

Those selected for the 2021 Graduate Program will gain:

  • 18 months’ experience working across three NSW Government agencies
  • Meaningful work that contributes to the future of NSW
  • A supportive environment with a personal mentor and executive sponsor
  • Exposure to the largest professional network of leaders, analysts, policymakers and educators in Australia
  • Ongoing role offer on successful completion of the Program

In 2021, the Program will employ Graduates in two streams: a Primary Stream, and a Legal Stream

  • The Primary Stream is open to Graduates from all disciplines and backgrounds who are interested in a career in NSW Government, and Graduates will complete a Diploma of Government during the program.
  • The Legal Stream is designed for Graduates looking to have a legal career within NSW Government, and will provide Graduates with experience in litigation, legal advice and policy development. Graduates must have a legal degree and be willing to commence and complete their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice during the Program.
  • Visit the website for more information.