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Free Online Workshops – Register Now!

In this unprecedented semester of COVID-19, many students are grappling with the challenges of maintaining motivation and a positive mindset.

To support students with their mental wellbeing and study skills, Library learning skills advisers have partnered with university counsellors to co-teach the below online workshops.

These live, interactive workshops will provide students with practical strategies for mental health, study motivation and time management.

Workshop 1

Applications Open Now for Spring 2020

PACE Mentoring applications are open now for Spring 2020.  The AND Programs team would like to invite you to an information session that will go through the program in more detail.

To participate in the webinar you will need to dial in to the teleconference for audio and the webinar for visuals. Login details are below for you:

Step 1:  Click here to login to the webinar website and enter this code into the ‘I am a participant’ field: 6367393293

Step 2:  Call the Teleconference number: 1800 896 323 and enter the participant code: 6367 393 293#

Please advise AND if you have any accessibility requirements for the session. They can arrange for live captioning if advised in advance.

Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE) connects students and jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian businesses.

What is PACE Mentoring?

The program is a four-month commitment between August and November.

Mentors and mentees meet approximately eight times during the four months. During the program, the mentee and mentor will set goals and desired outcomes, discuss experiences, skills, and career pathways.

Activities may include:

• Reviewing resumes and cover letters
• Mock interviews
• Worksite visits
• Networking with other professionals
• Discussing workplace adjustments
• Building confidence
• Mapping career objectives
• Understanding key strengths and abilities

To be eligible for the program, applicants must be over the age of 18 and identify as having disability.

• Wed 20 May 2020 12pm – 1pm (AEST)
• Webinar: http://omnovia.redbackconferencing.com.au/redback; Teleconference: ph. 1800 896 323, Participant Code: 6367 393 293

AND are also running additional sessions, if this time doesn’t suit. Click here to view all session times.

We hope to see you at the session!
Kind regards,

The Programs Team (Philip, Tess, Rosie & Isabel)

Stepping Into & PACE Mentoring

Level 3, 80 Clarence St, Sydney, 2000

Level 1, 2 Queen St, Melbourne, 3000

T 1300 36 36 45  |  W www.and.org.au  |  E applications@and.org.au

Why IDAHOBIT?

30 years ago – on 17 May, 1990 – the World Health Organisation (WHO) removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

IDAHOBIT recognises this day, and it’s used to celebrate LGBTIQ people globally, and raise awareness for the work still needed.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education) and Monash LGBTIQ Executive Sponsor, Professor Susan Elliot, says IDAHOBIT is a great expression of the inclusive culture we strive for as a University.

“IDAHOBIT is a day where we publicly state that we stand always with our LGBTIQ colleagues, family, and friends. It’s part of our commitment to ending discrimination,” Professor Elliot says.

“Let’s come together virtually to speak up for those who can’t, share stories and learn from others, and celebrate our diversity. Together, we’ll continue achieving inclusion and equality for all in our community, and contribute to breaking the silence.”

*For more information about the week’s events for students and staff, see Monash’s IDAHOBIT week website.

Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan Information Session for Victorians

• If you find yourself saying “I have my NDIS plan; what are the next steps?”, then this session could be for you!

The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) Disability Loop team has developed an information session for people with disability and their families or carers, called “Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan”. The information and resources you will receive from the session have been designed to assist you to gain maximum benefit when putting your plan into action.

The next information session is being held online in May:

• Part 1 – 20^th May 2020, 11:00am to 12:30pm.
• Part 2 – 22^nd May 2020, 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Information Sessions Online

Because of the need to avoid face-to-face meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, information sessions are being held online. However, if you don’t have the ability to use the internet, you can telephone into the meeting with a standard landline or mobile phone at normal call costs. More information on how to join the meeting will be provided to you once you register.

How To Get the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan

During the session, they will cover understanding your plan, how to find and work with service providers, options if you have concerns about your plan or when using it, how to prepare for your next plan and how to use your plan to live a better life in the community.

• You will be given many useful suggestions and tips, and feel more empowered and confident in how to implement your NDIS plan.
• Accessible materials and supports are used for attendees. Alternative formats are available if needed. A transcript of the session will be provided afterwards.
• The session will be held in two parts on two different days and will run for about one and a half hours for each part. You are encouraged, if possible, to attend both parts.

You can learn more about our NDIS sessions and register by visiting ADFO’s Disability Loop Events page.

Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan

Wednesday 20th and Friday 22nd May 2020, 11:00am to 12:30pm.

• Please register by 13^th May 2020.

If you have any questions or would like assistance with registering, please email disabilityloop@afdo.org.au or call us on (03) 9662 3324.

Keep inclusion on the agenda while working from home

Due to the unprecedented nature of COVID-19, we will be running our PACE mentoring program virtually this Autumn. We are grateful that technology can allow us to provide our PACE mentoring program in a virtual capacity, allowing organisations to keep access and inclusion on their agenda while working remotely.

Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak

The rapid spread of COVID-19 worldwide is creating heightened levels of uncertainty and change in both business and personal lives. This in turn, is having adverse effects on mental health.

Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers some advice on how to look after your wellbeing.

Find out more about how to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

Maintain Your Wellbeing at Home

We hope you’re safe and well during this time and are taking the opportunity to get more connected with yourself, your family and the environment.

Please find below a list of programs and opportunities that will help you maintain your health and wellbeing while at home.

GradWISE Appointments still Available

For all Students and Graduates who are part and wishing to be part of the GradWISE program, all appointments will continue as planned, these appointments will be now be held with your consultant via either Zoom, phone call or FaceTime meetings – your consultant will be in-touch to confirm which medium is best for you.

The decision to pause all on-campus meetings is due to the implemented social  distancing and to enable the safety of not only the GradWISE Students and Graduates but their families and loved ones as well.

We are looking forward to helping you navigate through your student journey towards employment and beyond.

If you are wishing to book-in a time to see what the GradWISE team can do for you please don’t hesitate to contact us via email the team on: GradWISE.enquiries@wiseemployment.com.au

A message from the MSA Disability and Carers (D&C) Department

We know it’s been really tough lately and wanted to invite you to join our supportive community, which is a safe space to hang out, and have fun.

We’re a collective of students from many different backgrounds that have a medical condition, mental health condition or disability, or who have caring responsibilities, and more. You don’t have to identify as ‘disabled’ or consider yourself an ‘official’ carer to join.

Get Involved

Join us on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MSA.Disabilities/

Join our  “virtual lounge” here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MSAdisability/

This group is a place for all your queries, questions and overwhelming support 🙂

Contact Us

The current Office Bearers are:

Nathaniel Diong (nathaniel.diong@monash.edu)

Basia Mitula (basia.mitula@monash.edu)

We’re here to support and help you. We can help to guide you towards services that might help and advocate on your behalf to the uni. ?

Our official email is: msa-disabilities@monash.edu

Our physical lounge is located on Level 1 of Campus Centre opposite the Student Advocacy or Clubs & Societies Office, but is currently closed. It’s a safe space where students can chill, rest, and socialise.

We have stim toys, ice/heat packs, a button activated entrance, colouring supplies, and more – see you there!

Stepping Into Internships for Winter 2020 Now Open

The Australian Network on Disability Stepping Into Internship applications for Winter 2020 are now open!

There are internship opportunities available in Melbourne and regional Victoria across all disciplines for students with disabilities.

Are You Eligible?

• Stage of study: final or second last year of university
• Discipline of Study: All are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship status: Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or international student with full working rights in Australia

AND accepts applications from students with all types of disability including, but not limited to: physical disability, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and immunological conditions.

How Do You Apply?

Read the details on AND’s information page for students and complete our online application form by 12th April 2020.

Already Applied Previously?

The Programs Team are happy to reconsider previous applicants of the Stepping Into program. Contact us on 1300 36 36 45 or email applications@and.org.au to request your previous application be copied for Summer 2019/20. Please review the positions available and submit at least three position preferences to applications@and.org.au

For a full list of all available opportunities, and for more information about the program, please visit AND’s website.

New Podcast: A Different Brilliant

Monash law student Orion Kelly has been commissioned to host and produce a new series of podcasts for the peak national body Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

Orion, who is Autistic, said “I’m so grateful and humbled by what is an incredible opportunity to inform and entertain such a big audience. I still can’t believe Aspect chose me to produce such an important podcast”.

‘A Different Brilliant’ is an Aspect podcast made for autistic people and parents and carers of kids on the autism spectrum. The podcast focuses on the strengths, interests and aspirations of the autistic community.

• The first two episodes of season one are now available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Google, iHeartRadio and Stitcher.