March 24th, 2021 by tperry
Graduate Group for Neurodivergent Students
The MGA is keen to establish a peer support group for neurodivergent graduate students.
This group would welcome students with any of the broadly identified neurodivergent conditions and would be a safe place to socialise with peers that have a shared experience.
A place to be yourself and offer each other guidance and support.
- If you are keen to be part of this group, please get in touch with Alex Haines (Alexander.Haines@monash.edu). Alex is current PhD student from the Faculty of Science.
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March 18th, 2021 by tperry
New Guidelines Aim to Rectify Diagnosis and Treatment Hurdles for Adult ADHD Sufferers
*From SBS Insight
Adult Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is estimated to be under-diagnosed and under-treated. It affects around 815,000 people in Australia – 2.5 per cent of adults globally.
Until recently, scientists thought that children outgrew ADHD during adolescence, due to developmental changes in their brain.
Scientists now they believe that seven out of 10 children with ADHD will mature into adults with ADHD.
A person with ADHD has difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours and keeping their thoughts on track.
New guidelines developed by the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA), led by Professor Mark Bellgrove, are hoping to remedy the issue.
“ADHD in adulthood is still poorly recognised, poorly detected and almost certainly under-treated in adults in Australia,” Professor Bellgrove told Insight.
“Adult ADHD almost without exception, is treated in the private health system rather than the public one – which is unusual for this kind of neurodevelopmental condition.
“They [patients] have to pay privately for treatment, and if they can’t afford that, they’re just not going to get care.”
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March 15th, 2021 by tperry
Share your story (*PAID opportunity!)
The Workability Project is looking for students with disability interested in participating in a paid interview to talk about their ability and Post-school pathways for Workability Series on Vimeo and in-person speaking opportunities at schools to students and staff.
To apply, you must have a disability or live with ‘diverseability’.
- Aged 16 years or older
- Have experience in employment or running their own business
- Available during school hours
- Be able to attend One Day Training
Different ways to get involved:
- Speaking to small groups of students with disabilities
- Take part in a Video interview
- Write your story for a newsletter or social media
Share your experience with any of the following topics:
- Work experience
- TAFE/ University
- Apprenticeships
- How you talk about the ability
- Rights at Work
Want to get involved?
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March 15th, 2021 by tperry
Dyslexia Awareness in Education March 2021
The Dear Dyslexic Foundation is celebrating dyslexic awareness in education in March 2021 going live with the DHub learning management system and their first eLearning Course Dyslexia in the Workplace March.
Throughout the month of March there will be tips and tricks to support the tertiary education journey including;
- Dr Laura Dickinson will talk about what a learning advisor at university can do and how they help
- Question Dys with Nathan Batham on surviving and thriving at university. Register for free through the DDF website.
- Mental Health and Thriving Series kicks off this year with Kristal Lau Psychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist talking about dyslexia and assessments and how these can help when studying. Register for free through the DDF website.
- Episode 42 Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series with Professor Stephen Macdonald of Social Science at the University of Sunderland talking about surviving university as a PhD student.
- More information is available at the NDCO website.
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March 15th, 2021 by tperry
Access and success at leading universities around the world
The World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) Seminar on ‘Access and success at leading universities around the world’ taking place on Wednesday 24 March from 13.00 – 15.00 (UK time).
In late 2020 the Sutton Trust released the report ‘Room and the Top: Access at leading universities around the world’ which examined how 20 leading universities in 10 different countries are working to extend access to wider groups of students and support their success when they enter.
This seminar will bring together leading universities, thought leaders and policymakers to discuss the findings of the report and its recommendations.
It will ask how can universities which are seen as leading in research and scholarship either globally or in their own countries also lead on equitable access?
For more information visit the NDCO webpage.
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March 15th, 2021 by tperry
Transitioning to Meaningful Employment with NDIS
Join Knox City Council Disability Services and Youth Services for this parent webinar presented by Jon Adams, Centre for Disability Employment Research and Practice.
Open to parents, carers and educators.
- Time: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
- Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
- Registration: Registrations are essential. FREE Online Webinar via Zoom
- Click HERE to register
- Go to the NDCO website for more information
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March 15th, 2021 by tperry
2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 – Final Report
In 2020 the Disability Standards for Education 2005 was reviewed by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
The Review’s final report is now available on the department’s website. It is accompanied by a short summary document, which is available in Auslan, Easy Read, and 11 community languages.
Implementing the Review
Work to implement recommendations will be progressed by Australian Government and state and territory education and skills officials. Consultation and co-design with people with disability, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, will inform implementation of the Review recommendations. Changes will also be made with help and advice from educators.
The Government has committed to publicly reporting each year on progress against implementing the Review’s recommendations. This will make it clear to the community what actions have been taken and where further work is required.
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March 10th, 2021 by tperry
You Are Invited to a Free Online PACE Information Session!
Learn all about paid internships and industry mentoring programs for students with disability, chronic illness or mental health conditions
Hear from the Australian Network on Disability, and alumni from the Stepping Into internship program, about their programs for students with disability.
This webinar is recommended to all Monash students who identify as having disability, chronic illness or mental health conditions.
- Overview of AND internship and mentoring programs for students with disability
- Welcoming Stepping Into Alumni to speak about their internship experience
- Q&A session
DATE: Thursday 11th March, 2pm-3pm. This webinar will be held via Zoom and you can access the meeting here.
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March 2nd, 2021 by tperry
Stepping Into Internships 2021: Applications now open!
AND are excited to announce that Stepping Into Internship applications for Winter 2021 are now open!
- Gain valuable career-relevant work experience
- Learn new skills
- Grow your knowledge of your chosen industry
- Develop networking and social skills.
- Support provided throughout the program
AND’s Stepping Into program can help you gain paid, hands-on work experience with leading Australian businesses.
View a list of available internship positions for Winter 2021 here. It is likely that more roles will be added over the coming weeks, so don’t forget to check back regularly and follow us on Facebook for updates!
Find out more about Stepping Into internships
“What I gained from the experience was more than what you gain from a job – I gained confidence. It’s something I now carry through my daily life and will throughout the rest of my career. Confidence to own my disability and talk about it. I can have conversations to create opportunities for myself and other people with disability” – Devni, Stepping Into intern at Arup
About the Internships
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 (undergraduate or postgraduate degrees)
- 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 4th April 2021
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.
- Please review the positions available and submit at least three position preferences to applications@and.org.au.
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February 26th, 2021 by tperry
Monash Careers Expo: Thursday 4th March
The Monash Careers Expo, hosted by Career Connect is one of the largest university careers events in Australia, and we’re proud to be continuing to provide this fantastic event to our students with this year’s Virtual Expo!
The Expo will be easy to navigate, visually immersive and completely interactive.
Students will be able to explore opportunities available with major organisations, speak directly to recruiters, participate in employer information sessions and join Q&As.
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