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Submit Your Nomination for the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards

On behalf of Professor Margaret Gardner, President and Vice-Chancellor, we warmly invite nominations for the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognise students and staff who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting diversity and fostering inclusion at Monash. This focuses on students and staff who have gone above and beyond to further inclusion, connection and belonging for people from disadvantaged and marginalised groups.

In 2018, there is a total of $15,000 to be awarded (allocations will be determined by the Selection Committee). These awards recognise programs and initiatives that support the ethos of the Focus Monash Strategic Plan 2015 – 2020.

Nominations close Friday 29 June

Nominations should focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Education – Developing teaching practice, curricula and programs that foster inclusion for a diverse range of students
• Environment – Building and supporting inclusion and diversity at Monash, and positively influencing the learning and/or working environment
• Community – Engaging with the wider community to encourage participation by disadvantaged and marginalised groups

Visit the website for more information and instructions on the nomination process. You can also read about the 2017 award winners here.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards take place during Diversity and Inclusion Week (August 27 – 31). More details will follow, but for now please save these dates in your calendar.

PACE Mentoring – Information Webinar on Mentoring Program for Students with Disability

Why I won’t “try on” disability to build empathy in the design process

By Amelia Abreu {excerpt}

“..Perhaps the most popular method of invoking empathy for accessibility issues is simulation, meaning to “try on” different constraints of disabled folks. This is practiced often in groups — working groups, or professional workshops.

One common activity is to submerging one’s hands in icewater to simulate motor impairment. A local bureaucrat I know told me that he’d organized a group outing for his team in borrowed wheelchairs, where the otherwise able-bodied crew wheeled around the downtown area, with the intention of becoming more aware of ramps, curb cuts and accessibility infrastructure.

Previously, I’d thought these exercises were a good way to get people engaged. But the longer I do this work, the more reluctant I am to do things like these. They feel short-sighted and showy, and don’t engage the real people who navigate the world with differing abilities.

There’s a term you hear in hip hop: stuntin’. These activities seem like stunts, that allow us to feel like we’ve broadened our perspective, making a big deal about it, and then go back to business as usual…”

To read the full article, click here.

University students with autism and psycho-social conditions will be supported on their journey to employment through a Western Australian Neuro-diversity Hub

The hub, set to be established in Perth by Curtin University and DXC Technology, will promote employment opportunities for students with autism, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.

The project will be led by Curtin-based Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) and the Curtin Research Autism Group (CARG), in partnership with DXC Technology.

ASSQA Founder and Director of the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin, Professor Tele Tan says the Neurodiversity Hub will help foster neuro-diverse workplaces.

“Under this partnership, we will work together to help students gain important work experience and internships with DXC Technology and its partners with the ultimate aim of building a pipeline of young talent for neuro-diverse friendly employers,” Professor Tan says.

To read the full Article, click here.

Applications for GradAccess 2019 are now open!

GradAccess gives graduates with disability the opportunity to gain an ongoing graduate role in one of eleven Australian Government agencies through a single centralised recruitment process.

Wherever you work in the Australian Public Service, you will find opportunities to undertake a wide range of exciting and engaging work to make your contribution to Australian society. As one of Australia’s largest employers, we offer:

• Diverse, flexible and inclusive workplaces
• Varied work across a range of fields, with learning opportunities and networking available for career development
• Supportive working conditions, with attractive remuneration and employer super contributions
• An opportunity to apply your professional expertise and progress your career while contributing to the Australian community

GradAccess is a safe and supported entry point to a fulfilling career in the Australian Public Service. The GradAccess team will offer you friendly and professional support throughout the entire process.

Click here to apply online now!

If you have any questions or want to chat about the GradAccess recruitment process, please feel free to contact our team at GradAccess@apsc.gov.au or via the GradAccess phone line on 02 6202 3966.

Kind regards,

GradAccess recruitment team

Australian Public Service Commission

P: 02 6202 3966 l E: GradAccess@APSC.gov.au

Why WISE?

WISE is an Australian not-for-profit employment services provider with offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

WISE provides employment services under the Australian Government’s Disability Employment Services (DES) and jobactive programs and their services are free to eligible job seekers and employers.

If you are looking for employment, WISE may be able to assist. WISE will get to know you and your situation, and tailor their free employment services to your individual training, health and living needs.

WISE can help you acquire the skills, education and confidence to get and keep meaningful work.

Contact WISE

Main Office:

552 Victoria Street

North Melbourne, VIC 3051

AI for Accessibility

Pace Mentoring Applications – OPEN NOW

Are you a student or jobseeker with disability, or do you know someone who is?

Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE Mentoring) connects students and jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian businesses. It gives you an opportunity to develop your skills and confidence in a workplace setting. Previous mentors have come from organisations such as, ANZ Bank, Victoria Police, Bupa, The Attorney Generals Department, and Ashurst.

Mentoring Supports Curtis to Develop Key Employability Skills

“My main goal when I started PACE was to find a job. Simon helped me with my resume and gave me tools and tips to support my job search. We practiced mock interviews and he gave me some good practical feedback. The arrangement continued after the program concluded and I now see Simon once a month,” Curtis.

To read more about Curtis’s experience with the PACE Program, please visit our website.

How it works

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

Your Mentor will help you identity and reach your career development goals and build your confidence in a workplace environment. Meetings with your mentor may include:

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

APPLY HERE before the end of June to be considered for the Spring 2018 cohort of PACE.

Find out more

Join our information session webinar on Wednesday 6^th June to hear more about the program.

Date: Wednesday 6^th June

Time: 11am – 11.45am

Step 1: Webinar Login

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

Participant Code: 6367393293

Step 2: Teleconference

Phone: 1800 896 323

Participant Code: 6367393293

• To receive Audio, please ensure you have dialled into the teleconference as well as signing into the webinar online.

Love Talking About Pop Culture? You’re Invited!

Love talking about Marvel’s cinematic universe, want to debate Harry Potter fan theories, or chatting all things star wars, pokemon, Dr Who and anything else you might be passionate about?  Then this group is for you.

A youth program based around discussion of popular books, movies and TV series. Come hang out and meet people with similar interests.

Open to 16 to 21-year-olds.

Cost $10 | Meets monthly.
5:00 PM Friday 1st June
Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square
179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood
Please reserve your place at this event by calling
9800 6430 or book online at www.yourlibrary.com.au

For more information about the organizers, see the Different Journeys Website and mission statement below.

And that’s a wrap on Humans on the Autism Spectrum 2018!

From the team at I CAN Network:

Thank you to everyone who has joined our movement over the last month. We have loved bringing you Humans on the Autism Spectrum – sharing stories to create inclusive schools, workplaces and societies.

Your likes, comments, shares and contributions have helped our AWEtism Rethink reach thousands of people around Australia. With your help, we are driving real change across schools, workplaces and communities all over the country.

Look back on your favourite moments from the month of April at https://ican.network/humans/. What was your favourite story? Let us know – or better yet, share it with your friends and let them know!

Although the campaign is officially over, our work is not yet done.

We will continue to create networks that enable people on the Spectrum – but to do that, we need your help. Join us by donating or giving monthly, following us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and sharing our work with the world.

Plus, we’re looking for more stories of the Autism Spectrum to share throughout the year. Have you got a special talent you’d like to share with the world? Do you want to tell us your I CAN story? Email danielle@icannetwork.com.au and let us know all about you – we want to shine a spotlight on you!

Thank you for your ongoing support, whether through liking or sharing posts, or by donating.

Together, we are creating a world that benefits from embracing Autism.

Huge thanks,
The I CAN Team