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AFL Includes Captions on Club Song

*From ABC News Online

The AFL (Australian Football League) has belatedly installed closed captions on team songs so deaf and hard of hearing barrackers can join in match day singalongs.

All grounds will display words on the big screens.

The improvement has come after years of advocacy.

AFL Disability Inclusion Manager Tim Nield said this was a step towards providing better coverage of the game for supporters.

“Coming to a game of AFL and being able to engage in the team’s club song, whether it’s been at the start of the game or at the end of the game, it’s sort of been an opportunity starved of the deaf and hard of hearing community,” Mr Nield said.

• Read the whole article on ABC NEWS

Caulfield Campus Upgrades to Buildings B & C

Monash is planning several important upgrades and improvements to our Caulfield Campus in 2022.

Part of the plan is to remove the escalators in Building B in April to provide additional usable floor area in Building B.

The existing escalator space will be converted to a diverse informal foyer/ seating lounge on each level to support interactive learning experiences and contribute to the ongoing vitality, function and activation of the Caulfield campus.

During this period we encourage staff and students to use the 3 staircases within the building complex, especially for single floor changes.

Health & Wellbeing signage will be erected to help promote this initiative. For staff and students who can’t use the staircases, are travelling many floors or require wheelchair access, please use the existing lifts (available for usage until mid-January 2023, at which point they will be replaced).

Additional Lifts

As part of the work, we’re also installing additional lifts to provide better vertical transportation within the building. The new lifts will be available ready for usage in January 2023.

To build the new lift core, the existing Campus Community Division area in building C level 1 will be demolished to make way for the new lift core structural foundations and lobby space. Hoardings will be erected outside Building C and in Building C Level 1.

Thank you for your patience while these important redevelopments occur. Please contact DSS if you have any questions or concerns about access.

Through the Employers Lens – A Free Online Event for Businesses!

When: Thursday 21st April at 2pm AEST

• Learn about funding and other assistance that is available to employers to cover the costs of employing staff with disability
• Hear from management at the ABC about their experience with employing staff who are blind or vision impaired
• Hear from employees who are blind or vision impaired about how they work and how they have managed to make their work environment safe.
• Learn how your business can become more diverse and inclusive.

Register now via this link  

• If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Blind Citizens Australia on 1800 033 660 or email cheryl.gration@bca.org.au

I CAN Network – CRM Administrator Role

I CAN Network are looking for an individual with strong skills in Salesforce who enjoys performing shared tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will have a mix of skills, with both technical skills in CRM administration and IT, and communication skills to achieve trust with and capacity development of internal stakeholders.

*Please note: You do not need to be Autistic to apply for any roles within I CAN Network.

If this sounds like you or someone you know please let us know. Applications close COB this Friday April 1.

• Maximum Term Part-Time role (22.8 hours per week) for 2 Years
• $88,694 package (SCHADS Level 5 pay point 3) paid pro rata to 0.6 FTE (excludes superannuation and salary packaging benefits)

Applicants must have the ability to work from home in Melbourne and be able to apply and provide a clear Working With Children Check (Employee). 

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

How to Apply?

Please apply in writing to opportunities@icannetwork.com.au with ‘Attn: Yvonne Basile – CRM Administrator’ in the subject title by this Friday April 1st – 01/04/2022.

Applications Still Open – 2023 Policy Futures Graduate program

The Policy Futures Graduate Program is a two-year industry-leading program that provides recent graduates a unique opportunity to make a positive difference to Queensland communities while building a rewarding career in the Queensland public sector.

As a Policy Futures graduate you will undertake rotations across three different Queensland Government agencies, gaining exposure to diverse and complex policy environments.

Eligibility for the Program

Whatever you studied, from law to accounting, creative industries to social work – it’s likely that your insight and experience will be of value.

To be eligible for the program, you must have the right to work in Australia and have graduated from a bachelor’s degree or higher (including graduate certificate, master’s degree or PhD) between 1 January 2021 and 1 February 2023.

There is no minimum GPA required.

About the Offer

As a Policy Futures graduate you will receive the benefits of working for the Queensland Government which include:

• a starting salary of $65,116 per annum
• up to 12.75% employer superannuation
  contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• flexible work arrangements
• generous leave entitlements
• salary packaging options
• a diverse and inclusive workplace
• programs that support a healthy work environment
• opportunities for professional development, networking and career progression

Diversity and Inclusion

There is a commitment to creating a diverse workforce and workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and included.

The Policy Futures recruitment process is an inclusive process that aims to provide all candidates the best opportunity to demonstrate their suitability for the program.

Accessibility requests can be provided throughout the recruitment process. All applicants are encouraged to apply for Policy Futures.

How to Apply

Visit the Policy Futures website for information on the application process, which includes an application form, online testing, video interview and
assessment centre.

• APPLY HERE!
• Applications close Thursday 7 April 2022.

2022 Round Table Conference – Registration and Funding Attendance Opportunity for Students

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport – Have Your Say!

Did you know that one in 6 people aged 15 years and over with disability have difficulty using public transport?

A package of reforms are being proposed to reform the Transport Standards to improve public transport accessibility across Australia for people with disability.

People with disability, carers, advocacy groups, the transport industry and government are being encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed reforms.

Access to Public Transport

Access to public transport is critical for people to fully participate in the community and the economy. It enables people to travel to work or study, connects them to family, friends and their community and provides access to services such as healthcare and education.

The challenges people with disability may face when using public transport can include:

• lack of access to physical infrastructure
• difficulty in accessing information suitable to their needs
• challenges with safely navigating a successful public transport journey.

The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards) provide certainty to providers and operators of public transport services about their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 DDA.

The Standards are in place to ensure a person with disability is afforded equitable access, service and safety levels, and to remove discrimination.

Have your say by phone, online and through in-person discussion groups by 9 August.

• Find out more: bit.ly/TransportStandards
• Auslan translation – Stage 2 Consultation RIS – Transport Standards reforms from Department of Infrastructure on Vimeo.

JobAccess Webinar – How Australian Businesses Can Take the Lead on Disability Employment

More than 113,000 Australians with disability are currently unemployed and looking to work*.

Is your organisation ready to employ their skills?

• This webinar may have the answer.

Australian businesses are at risk of missing out on the potential of disability employment due to the lack of exposure, low awareness and limited knowledge about the supports available.

A recent JobAccess survey found that 7 in 10 people have not heard of workplace adjustments, which can be a powerful asset to build a truly inclusive and accessible workplace.

Join the JobAccess free 35-min webinar where they will discuss how employers can tap into workplace adjustments to attract, employ and retain people with disability.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Gather insights from JobAccess’ national survey on the general awareness of disability and workplace adjustments.
• Hear first-hand from large organisations and self-employed people with disability on the impact JobAccess has made in their workplace.
• Learn about the wide range of free supports available to assist employers and people with disability at work.

Webinar Details

• When:  Thursday, 31 March 2022
• Where: Register to attend the webinar

Time: 11.30 am to 12.05 pm AEDT
11.00 am to 11.35 am ACDT
10.30 am to 11:05 am AEST
10.00 am to 10.35 am ACST
08.30 am to 09.05 am AWST

• RSVP by:  Monday, 28 March 2022
• Access: Live captioning is available for this event. You will be asked to provide any access requirements during the registration process.

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

Stepping Into Winter 2022 Applications Extended

Stepping Into Winter 2022 applications have been extended to midnight, Sunday 10th April.

There is a wide mix of organisations across the country participating in AND’s Winter Stepping Into program this year.

Some of the roles are even open to all degrees and disciplines. International students are welcome to apply too.

• Check out the full list of exciting internship opportunities here!
• More information can be found on the AND website.

Free Information Session Monday 28th March 2022

Join AND at the very last free online information session next Monday for an overview of the program.

They’ll take you through:

• how the program works
• the application process
• plus any questions you have about the program.

Event details:

• Date: Monday 28th March 2022
• Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm (AEDT)
• How to attend: Register and secure your spot via the link here

Contact AND’s team on 1300 36 36 45 or applications@and.org.au if you require accessibility adjustments.

Guidelines – Online Tertiary Access for Students and Staff who are Blind or Vision Impaired

Increasingly there are demands on educators to integrate technology into tertiary education and training.

However the technology must be both accessible and inclusive to create equitable learning experiences.

Learners, educators and other professional staff who are blind or vision impaired and studying or working in the tertiary sector in Australia often experience a range of barriers, particularly when the learning is provided online.

Online Resource

This online resource has been produced by the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) in partnership with the National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO) program and Blind Citizens Australia (BCA).

The development of these Guidelines was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment. Released March 2022

• Visit the ADCET Website for more information, and to download your copy of these guidelines