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• 100% of your entry fee goes to spinal cord research, and even though Wings For Life have already revolutionised early spinal cord treatment, there is still a long way to go to find a cure.

The Victorian Government Graduate Program Disability Pathway is Now Open

Applications for the Victorian Government graduate program are now open until Sunday 24 March. The Disability pathway for graduates is a new feature of the program designed to support Victorians with disability during their application for the Victorian Government graduate program and ensures consistent, personalised support in their career in the public service.

What is the Victorian Government graduate program?

The Victorian Government graduate program is the flagship graduate program of the Victorian public service.

Now in its 36th year, our program is a year-long opportunity for graduates to experience public service, grow their potential and gain new skills. It includes 3 rotations in different departments, development opportunities, and a permanent job for all graduates who successfully complete the program.

What is the Disability pathway?

The Disability pathway provides graduates with disability access to safe and inclusive support and adjustments from a dedicated resource. It enables us to better understand graduates as an individual and assists with equitable access throughout the entire process. It can also include support during the graduate year.

The Disability pathway is consistent with Getting to Work, Victoria’s disability employment action plan.

Graduates choose which supports they want to take advantage of, but the pathway can include:

• regular contact with a dedicated person who supports graduates with disability;
• support in accessing workplace adjustments;
• support in accessing flexible working arrangements;
• connections with peers with disability;
• access to mentors with disability; and
• respect for your choice to share or not share information about your disability

Applications to the graduate program can be made through grads.vic.gov.au

Amanda Lawrie-Jones, our Disability Liaison Officer, would welcome a call from anyone who wants to learn more about the pathway. You can reach her at (03) 9651 2016 or at amanda.lawrie-jones@vpsc.vic.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is partnering with the Stepping Into Internship Program

Applications Close 28th Feb for PWC’s prestigious Summer 2019/2020 Vacation Program.

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 employability skills in a leading Australian organisation.

The PwC opportunity is for penultimate year students based in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle or Brisbane and covers a range of disciplines including Assurance, Consulting, Technology and Tax & Legal. For more information about the program, visit PwC’s website.

Am I eligible?

• Applicants must be in the penultimate year of their degree – this means due to graduate either middle or end of 2020
• Applicants must identify as having disability
• International students may apply pending they have full time working rights within Australia
• Applicants from all degree areas are encouraged to apply

How do I apply?

To be considered for the program, Apply Here before midnight Thursday 28^th February 2019.

• Please keep your Stepping Into application form generic, not tailored to PwC. If successfully shortlisted, you will be required to submit an application form directly to PwC.
• The team at AND will inform you of the outcome of your application by mid-March 2019.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

If you’d like to find out more, please visit the AND website, email applications@and.org.au, or call 1300 36 36 45 to speak to a member of the Stepping Into team.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

The Programs Team (Philip, Sneha & 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

Taking Accessibility Into The Design Process (Hassell Inclusion)

Inclusive design is starting to ride a wave of popularism, formed from companies like Microsoft and Adobe making a commitment to ID.

READ MORE…

Inclusive Clothing (ABC News)

‘When Trish Jackson goes shopping at any department store, she knows it will be a difficult experience to find items that suit her needs.

More than 4 million Australians are estimated to have a disability, yet there are only a handful of boutique manufacturers across the country making inclusive and adaptive clothing for them.’

READ MORE….

2019 Round Table Conference Funding Support

Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc  (Round Table) has been successful in obtaining a grant from the Commonwealth Department of Social Services’s National Disability Conference Initiative 2018-19 grant, administered under the Disability, Mental Health and Carers Programme. The purpose of the grant is to help offset the financial cost to self-funded individuals with a print disability wishing to attend Round Table’s annual conference, which is to be held in Brisbane from 4-7 May 2019.

All applicants seeking a portion of the funding support made available by this grant must

• be an Australian resident.
• complete and lodge an application on or before Friday, 22 February 2019.

Management Process

• Applicants must complete an application. This can be done either by completing and submitting the on-line application form or by contacting the Round Table Administration Officer.
• Within twenty-one days of the close of applications applicants will be notified in writing of the success or otherwise of their application, the amount of funding allocated to them, and the process to be followed when making a reimbursement claim.
• Successful applicants must, within fourteen days of receiving this advice, advise the Round Table’s Administration Officer (in writing) that they wish to accept the funding offer. Failure to notify their intention within this time-frame will mean that the offer lapses and the funding support can then be reallocated by Round Table’s Executive Committee.
• Claims for reimbursement. Receipts pertaining to travel, accommodation and registration fees, for which the applicant is seeking reimbursement, must be in the applicant’s name (not a third party), and must be lodged with the Round Table’s Administration Officer within two working weeks of the close of Conference. Failure to do so will render them ineligible for reimbursement.

Please Note:

• Late applications may not be able to be considered.
• All decisions are made by the Round Table Executive Committee and are final.
• Funding is limited and some applicants may therefore not be successful with their request for support.
• Priority may be given to first time attendees, as well as those who are listed as a “presenter” in the Conference Program.
• Each successful applicant will be allocated a predetermined amount of funding reimbursement which will be a contribution only toward the cost of conference travel, accommodation and registration fees.
• Conference registrants are responsible for payment of their own costs and can only claim reimbursement from Round Table upon presentation of their receipts which must show that costs have been paid in full.
• All reimbursements will be made according to the instructions given on the application form and within 30 days of the claim being lodged.

 Applicants are requested to complete and lodge an application before 22 February 2019.

For further information, or assistance with completing the application form please contact the Round Table Administration Officer.

PACE Mentoring Autumn 2019

The Australian Network on Disability are delighted to inform you that student applications for the PACE Mentoring Program Autumn 2019 are now open! Please find further details about PACE Mentoring below.

Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE Mentoring) connects students and jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian businesses. It gives students an opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a workplace setting. Previous mentors have come from organisations such as ANZ Bank, Victoria Police, Bupa, Cummins, Australian Government Departments etc.

Ria gains invaluable experience as a mentee at QBE

“Coming into this program, my main goal was to get more familiar with what the workplace is from somebody who is very experienced. I wanted to see the types of things I can do with my degree, and what steps I could take to see what else is out there” Ria. To read more about Ria’s experience with the PACE Program, please visit our website.

How it works

Students will be paired with an experienced professional who they will meet with six to eight times within a four-month period between May to August. The meetings last between one and two hours. Students can discuss their career goals and aspirations, and get help to develop a plan for their personal and professional development.

Their mentor will help them identity and reach their career development goals and build their confidence in a workplace environment. Meetings with mentors may include:

• Reviewing resumes and cover letters
• Mock interviews
• Networking with other professionals
• Building confidence
• Attending events and team meetings.

Am I eligible?

• Be over 18 years of age
• Identify as having any type of disability

 How do I apply?

• Read the details on our information page for students and complete our online application form by March 2019. Early applications are recommended. Applications are open now!

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

• Contact by email applications@and.org.au.

• For all, any other queries about the program, please contact us by email or for urgent matters call 1300 36 36 45.
• Follow the PACE Mentoring Facebook Page for updates

APPLY HERE before the end of March to be considered for the Autumn 2019 cohort of PACE. (early applications are encouraged).

Apply Now for PACE Mentoring

Looking to Build Your Employability Skills, Develop Professional Networks and Gain Industry Exposure?

PACE Mentoring connects students and jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian businesses. You’ll be matched to an experienced professional who will help you identify and reach your career development goals and build your confidence in a workplace environment.

How does it work?

PACE runs across 16 weeks between April and August. You’ll meet with you mentor once a fortnight during that time. Meetings last around one to two hours and are planned to suit you and your mentor’s schedules.

After you apply, AND matches you with a mentor based on the information provided in your application. Consideration for matching includes your preferred industry, the skills you want to develop, the goals you set, and your location.

Mentees can discuss their career goals and aspirations, and get help to develop a plan for their personal and professional development. Meetings with mentors may include:

• Reviewing resumes and cover letters
• Mock interviews
• Networking with other professionals
• Building confidence
• Attending events and team meetings

Am I eligible?

• Be over 18 years of age
• Identify as having any type of disability

 How do I apply?

• Read the details on our information page for students and complete our online application form before the end of February 2019. Early applications are recommended.

Apply Here Now!

Dial in to an Info Session:

For more information about what to expect from the PACE Mentoring program, dial in to one of our info sessions via webinar.

• 1:30 – 2:15pm, Friday 11^th January
• 10:30 – 11;15am, Tuesday 22^nd January
• 2:00 – 2:45pm, Friday 1^st February
• 2:00 – 2:45pm, Wednesday 13^th February

(If you are dialling in from outside Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra, please consider time differences)

Step 1: Webinar Login

http://omnovia.redbackconferencing.com.au/redback

Participant Code: 6367 393 293

Step 2: Teleconference

Phone: 1800 896 323

Participant Code: 6367 393 293

Please advise if you have any accessibility requirements for the session. We can arrange captioning for the session with 72 hours notice.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

• Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 03 9621 2276.
• Follow the PACE Mentoring Facebook Page for updates
• Download the PDF Brochure

Thank You to the Australian Network on Disability for providing this free opportunity

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Career Connect are proud to present their largest yearly event – the 2019 Monash Careers Expo

Opportunities for Students with Disability – PACE Mentoring Autumn 2019

The Australian Network on Disability are delighted to inform you that student applications for the PACE Mentoring Program Autumn 2019 are now open!

Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE Mentoring) connects students and jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian businesses. It gives students an opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a workplace setting. Previous mentors have come from organisations such as, ANZ Bank, Victoria Police, Bupa, Cummins, Australian Government Departments etc.

Ria gains invaluable experience as a mentee at QBE

“Coming into this program, my main goal was to get more familiar with what the workplace is from somebody who is very experienced. I wanted to see the types of things I can do with my degree, and what steps I could take to see what else is out there” Ria.  To read more about Ria’s experience with the PACE Program, please visit our website.

How it works

Students will be paired with an experienced professional who they will meet with six to eight times within a four-month period between May to August. The meetings last between one and two hours. Students can discuss their career goals and aspirations, and get help to develop a plan for their personal and professional development.

Their mentor will help them identity and reach their career development goals and build their confidence in a workplace environment. Meetings with mentors may include:

• Reviewing resumes and cover letters
• Mock interviews
• Networking with other professionals
• Building confidence
• Attending events and team meetings.

Am I eligible?

• Be over 18 years of age
• Identify as having any type of disability

 How do I apply?

• Read the details on our information page for students and complete our online application form by March 2019. Early applications are recommended. Applications are open now!

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

• Contact by email applications@and.org.au.

• For all, any other queries about the program, please contact us by email or for urgent matters call 1300 36 36 45.
• Follow the PACE Mentoring Facebook Page for updates

APPLY HERE before the end of March to be considered for the Autumn 2019 cohort of PACE. (early applications are encouraged).