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After a highly positive internship experience at the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Nikola Guzys-McAuliffe is eager to stay with the department to pursue her graduate career. 

She connected with DHHS through the Australian Network on Disability‘s Stepping Into program. Now, with a better understanding of how to manage work with her disability, she’s applied for the department’s 2020 graduate program.

Read about Nikola’s internship experience at DHHS.

Are you a university student with disability looking for paid work experience that counts?

The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is offering students with disability the opportunity to intern with leading and forward-thinking organisations across a range of disciplines as part of Stepping Into.

What is Stepping Into?

Stepping Into is a paid internship program designed for university students with disability who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study. Students benefit by gaining valuable experience in their desired field of work, and by having the opportunity to develop professional networking and social skills.

About the Internships

Stepping Into internships are offered across a range of industries in both the public and private sector. Internships are available for students around the country studying Finance, Law, Social Sciences, IT, Science, Engineering and many more. Participating organisations this summer include: ANZ, Attorney General’s Department, Barwon Health, BHP, Department of Education and Training, IAG, Telstra, University of Sydney, Victoria Police, Westpac and more. For a full list of disciplines covered and participating organisations, please visit our website.

Internships will generally last 4 to 8 weeks (with the opportunity for flexible work hours to manage your disability or other commitments).

Am I 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 I apply?

Read the details on our information page for students and complete our online application form by 4^th October 2019

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

To speak to a member of the Stepping Into team call 1300 36 36 45 or email applications@and.org.au.

Dial in to an Information Session

Over the coming weeks, we will be facilitating information sessions online. If you have applied, or are considering applying, for the Summer 2019/20 Stepping Into internship program we encourage you to dial in to one of the sessions. The presentation will offer an overview of the Stepping Into program and top tips on job applications, preparing for interviews and how to network.

All applicants should attend one of the following webinar sessions in order to best prepare for the next steps of the Stepping Into process.

* Wednesday 11/09/2019 – 12:00PM – 1:00PM (Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra Time)
* Thursday 19/09/2019 – 10:00AM – 11:00AM (Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra Time)
* Monday 11/09/2019 – 1:00PM – 2:00PM (Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra Time)
* Tuesday 01/10/2019 – 12:00PM – 1:00PM (Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra Time)

All times are Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra time*

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:

Step 1:  Webinar Login

Go to the Webinar Login Page

Enter this code in the ‘I am a participant’ field: 6367393293

Step 2: Teleconference

Phone: 1800 896 323

Participant Code: 6367393293

Please advise if you have any accessibility requirements for the session.

There is no need to RSVP to the webinar.

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

National Science Week – Australia’s Annual Celebration of Science and Technology

Running in August each year, National Science Week features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by schools, universities, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.

For 2019, Dr Kirsten Ellis has received support from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science to run maker workshops that are accessible to all.

Expressions of Interest Sought from Students with Disability

Workshops will be running on 15 August at Peninsula Campus and 16 August on Clayton campus from 3.30-5.30pm, and organisers would like to try include as many people as possible from the Monash community.

If you identify as having a disability, and are interested in taking part in one of the maker workshops, please email lizzie.crouch@monash.edu to express your interest in participating with the following information:

• Which workshop you’re interested attending
• If there are any particular accommodations or adjustments you require that we should consider so you can participate fully

Sensilab

Lizzie Crouch Senior Coordinator, Engagement

900 Dandenong Road Caulfield East Victoria 3145
+61 3 9903 2549
Lizzie.Crouch@monash.edu
sensilab.monash.edu

Summer Scholarships in the Rossjohn Lab Now Available

Summer scholarships for 2nd or 3rd year students are available in the Rossjohn lab and they are accepting applications from students registered with DSS.

Applications are due by 26 July 2019

Projects with internships offered:

• Code: 2009  – Defining the key molecular interactions underlying receptor recognition events in immunity
• Code: 2016  – Sensory exhibition and outreach program (administration)

For more information about the Rossjohn lab see:  https://rossjohnlab.com.

*Please note on your application that you are registered with DSS, as this will help with tracking the applications.

Click here for more information and how to apply. 

A Call for Students with Autism to Apply for Paid Industry Experience

The CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand) Achiever Program is a vacation work experience program for final and penultimate year students studying Commerce, Accounting or Business related degrees.

It provides an opportunity for students to meet with employers and to have the opportunity to secure a vacation work experience placement.

During the 2018 Achiever Program, 121 employers (nationally) took on 233 students to provide industry experience for 3 – 12 weeks over November to March.

Successful Applicants Will Get The Following:

• Paid industry experience (1 – 12 weeks)
• Develop industry contacts and networks
• Gain insights into specialisations of interest

A large proportion of these successful students then went on to secure a graduate placement with their employer after completing their degree.

The application and selection process follows common industry practice for graduate recruitment programs, including video submission, cognitive testing  and an assessment centre.

Throughout the entire application and selection process, students identifying as being Autistic (including Aspergers) will be supported to assist them to have an equal opportunity for final selection.

Employers will also be educated and supported throughout the placement period to ensure successful students and their employer have a positive experience.

Submit Your Expression of Interest Now!

If you’re interested – please submit your expression of interest ASAP.

To register your interest ahead of formal applications opening and to get access to early assistance for your application:

1. Send an email to chris@projectenterprisecoaching.com with
2. your preferred point of contact (email, mobile, phone etc) and
3. the subject “Achiever Application”.

Chris Turner from Project Enterprise Coaching will get in contact with you and answer any questions you might have on the program and then you can start preparing for the application process at the end of July.

The formal application process opens 29 July.

The aim is to identify interested students prior to that to both prepare you for the application process and to enable Chris and his team to start conversations with potential employers.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students with autism in Melbourne to gain real, meaningful work experience and to start building contacts for the future.

About Project Enterprise Coaching

Project Enterprise Coaching is a boutique coaching and advisory practice focused on supporting Autistic job seekers to find and secure long term meaningful employment and to support employers to be confident to leverage the skills and talents of Autistic employees.

*For the full details of the Achiever Program please see: www.youunlimitedanz.com/get-connected/achiever-programme

Dr. Summit Shah MD Scholarship Open To International University Students

Dr. Summit Shah has founded the Dr. Summit Shah MD Scholarship in reaction to the rising tuition costs.

Dr. Summit Shah graduated as valedictorian from Bishop Watterson High School before attending Ohio State University in the United States, where he earned a Bachelor’s with Honors. He stayed at OSU and earned his MD from the College of Medicine at Ohio State.

He has been a tireless advocate of access to higher education and has founded the Summit Shah Scholarship to ensure that deserving students from all parts of the economic spectrum can reach their academic goals.

Eligibility:

Eligibility parameters are as follows:

• High school students graduating this calendar year and have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school are eligible to apply
• Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school *including university students from other countries, including Australia.
• All majors and areas of studies are encouraged to apply

Essay Question:

Life is hard and it takes motivation to be persistence to reach your goals. To be considered for this scholarship, please submit a short essay (500 words or less) that shares what some of the professional goals that you hope to achieve in the next five years are with Dr. Summit Shah.

Submission Deadline:

July 1, 2020

Winner Selection:

One winner will be selected in early August 2020. The winner will be contacted after selection. If the winner does not respond, a new winner will be selected.

Please refer to this link if you wish to apply:

https://www.summitshahscholarship.com/

Inclusive Design – A Human-Centred Approach

Inclusive design is a human-centred approach to the design of mainstream products and services that considers the full range of human diversity – ability, language, culture, gender, age and other forms of human difference. It’s about making products and services accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably possible, without the need to create separate, specialised or segregated solutions.

The benefits are proven – research by the Centre for Inclusive Design (CfID) in partnership with Adobe and Microsoft shows that products and services designed with unique needs in mind can reach four times the number of intended consumers and have a positive impact on an organisation’s bottom line.

“Designing inclusively doesn’t mean you’re making one thing for all people. You’re designing a diversity of ways for everyone to participate in an experience with a sense of belonging.” (Microsoft Inclusive Design Toolkit)

*Read more at Australian Network on Disability’s online article.

GradWISE: One-on-One Career Support for Students with Disability

Monash is excited to announce that it is joining forces with GradWISE, a program developed in conjunction with Australian Universities to provide support and improve employment opportunities for students living with a disability, illness or injury.

Through one-on-one, group and online services, GradWISE give you the skills, experience and assistance you need in finding your perfect graduate role and during your employment, for as long as you require.

If this sounds like the support you have been looking for, the team would love to chat with you.

You can find out more about the program on their website www.wiseemployment.com.au/gradwise or drop an email to Ed Osano, Head of GradWISE to set up a time for a chat – edward.osano@wiseemployment.com.au

You can also find out more about your unique personality type by using the GradWISE Selfie Evaluation – found here: www.wiseemployment.com.au/gradwise-evaluation

GradWISE Appointments Now Available at Caulfield Campus on Fridays

GradWise appointments will be available at Monash University Caulfield Campus on Fridays 9am – 5pm commencing July 19th, 2019. Contact Ed Osano to make an appointment or to touch base sooner! edward.osano@wiseemployment.com.au

2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards are Now Open!

The Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognise students and staff (individuals or teams) who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting diversity and fostering inclusion at Monash and beyond.

In 2019, there is a total of $15,000 AUD available to be distributed among winners (allocations determined by the selection committee).

The awards are open to staff and students of Monash University (Australia and Malaysia), including:

• academic and professional staff (full-time, part-time, casual and sessional)
• Monash University students (full-time or part-time)
• group projects (teams, committees and work units)

Submit Your Nomination

Nominations can be submitted by Monash University students and staff members, but a person can’t nominate:

• themselves for an individual award
• a group or team of which they are a member.

To make a nomination, please download and complete the nomination form (editable PDF) and submit it online.

Nominations close at 5:00 pm, Monday 5 August 2019.

Ron McCallum Memoir: ‘Born at the Right Time’.

Ron McCallum, AO is Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, a former Monash Law student, and the first totally blind person to be appointed to a full professorship at any university in Australia.

Ron has been chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Geneva, has received a Centenary Medal for his work, and was the 2011 Senior Australian of the Year. He has recently released his memoir, ‘Born at the Right Time‘.

For more information, see this from Allen and Unwin publishers.

*You can register to attend Ron McCallum’s book launch and signing on Thursday 4 July 2019 6.00 pm at Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street by RSVP-ing here.