Some of Our Parts

Research Participants Wanted for Dyslexia Study

Researchers at Flinders University are conducting a study exploring the experiences of students and staff supporting students with dyslexia at university or TAFE

Students and staff will be asked their opinions on support services, curriculum delivery, and impacts on study and training.

Who Is Eligible?

• University or TAFE students with a dyslexia diagnosis
• University or TAFE staff who support teach or otherwise interact with students with a dyslexia diagnosis

What’s Involved?

• Completing a short online questionnaire
• Participating in a 1 hour online interview (eligible students only)
• All interview participants will receive a $50 gift card
• Questionnaire participants have the chance to win 1 of 10 $50 gift cards

Interested?

• For more information visit the study website
• Or email claire.davill@flinders.edu.au

*This project has been approved by the Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project No. 5810)

The Wellbeing Hub is Open

All are welcome.

The Wellbeing Hub at Clayton campus is a new space to come and sit or connect with a healthcare professional for mental health support and information.

A welcoming and supportive space, the Wellbeing Hub is open to all Monash students. The Hub provides a calming, soothing environment where you can sit and get respite from the hustle of campus life.

You can drop in anytime, during opening hours, to access mental health support and information. If you’re unsure where to go for help, come in for a confidential chat with our staff, who can provide information and referrals.

Where to Find Us

The Wellbeing Hub is located in the Campus Centre at Clayton campus (enter from Chancellors Walk, near the corner of Rainforest Walk). We’re next to the MSA MUST Theatre.

Check our location and get directions using our digital wayfinding map.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Your Funded Ticket to an Unforgettable Global Learning Experience

If you’re a first year commencing undergraduate student, you can apply for the Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) unit.

You’ll collaborate with local communities to address the human impact on the environment.

This is your special chance to create meaningful connections, level up your leadership skills and elevate your employability!

All Eligible Students have the Same Opportunity to Participate!

This is an inclusive experience, giving you the chance to join the supportive and diverse global GIG community.

Don’t miss out and apply for this immersive life-changing experience! Monash will cover your flights, accommodation, visas and program costs. You’ll only need to cover the unit tuition fee and some food and personal expenses.

• Applications are open from 9am on Tuesday 19 March – 5pm on Thursday 28 March.
• Make sure you’re enrolled in an eligible degree before applying.
• Learn more about the GIG

Future Reset – Maker Space – Free Art Workshops for Deaf and Disabled People

Arts Access Victoria are running a year of FREE creative workshops!

Future Reset – Maker Space is a year of free in person and online visual and digital arts workshops.

• Future Reset – Maker Space is for young Deaf and Disabled people aged 18 – 25 who live in Victoria.

Beginners welcome!

This is a safe space for making art, socialising and creating community with your peers.

Workshops in visual and digital arts, professional development and free studio time, led by Deaf and Disabled artists.

• All workshops are Auslan interpreted.

Join us in person on Saturdays in Melbourne CBD, and online on Wednesday evenings.

Make 2024 your year of creativity and meeting new people.

• Book your free place in the workshops on the Arts Access Victoria website.

Social Anxiety Programs for Students in 2024

During first semester in 2024 there will be two Social Anxiety Group Programs and another group program targeting students with academic performance anxiety called ‘Performing at your Peak at Uni’.

Social Anxiety Group Program (students only)

Social anxiety involves significant fear or avoidance of one or more social situations. Social anxiety is a prevalent issue and can be disruptive to day-to-day life.

This is a cognitive behavioural program that’s designed to treat social anxiety.

The sessions will be facilitated by Dr Sophia Gozzi, Clinical Psychologist.

The program will run for eight sessions on Wednesdays, from 13 March until 8 May (excluding 3 April)

Two options are available at Clayton:

• Group A (11am – 1pm)
• Group B (2–4pm)
• Groups comprise a maximum of eight participants.
• This program is open only to Monash students and is free of charge.
• Register your interest here

Performing at Your Peak at Uni (students only)

Many students experience significant anxiety in academic performance situations and excessively worry about being judged negatively.

This can often lead to avoidance of performance situations such as contributing in tutorials, asking a lecturer a question, as well as attending team meetings, networking events and job interviews.

Productivity can also be hampered when anxiety leads to delays in submitting assignments or excessive time spent perfecting documents. In some instances, tasks are not avoided but students spend considerable time worrying about the upcoming task or ruminating about it afterwards.

This is a cognitive behavioural program that’s designed to target academic and career performance anxiety:

• The sessions will be facilitated by Dr Sophia Gozzi and Dr Emily Prytula, Clinical Psychologists
• The program will run for eight sessions on Mondays, from 18 March until 13 May (excluding 1 April), from 11am – 1pm
• Groups comprise of a maximum of 10 participants
• This program is open only to Monash students, and is free of charge.
• Register your interest here

Thank You!

As we head into 2024, we would like to thank you for your interest and engagement with the Australian Disability Network’s (formerly AND) Stepping Into Internship and PACE Mentoring programs.

In 2023, the interest in ADN programs from students and member organisations has never been greater.

ADN are delighted to have received around 750 intern applications for Stepping Into Internship Program and over 600 mentee applications for PACE Mentoring Program, which they could not have achieved without your support and applications.

Upcoming Key Dates

Mark your calendar!

Here are the upcoming key dates for ADN programs:

PACE Mentoring free online Information session:

• Thursday 15th February 2024, 11 – 12pm (AEDT)
• Find out how you can access the sessions here.

PACE Mentoring Autumn 2024:

• Mentee applications close 29 February 2024

Stepping Into Internships Winter 2024:

• Applications open 23rd February 2024 and close 31st March 2024

Stepping Into Internships Summer 2024/25:

Exact dates for applications to be announced.

Stepping Into and PACE are proven to develop the confidence of jobseekers with disability in pursuing their employment goals.

Thank you again for your support, and we hope to continue working closely with you in 2024.

Have a wonderful day!

The Programs Team

Stepping Into Internship & PACE Mentoring Programs

• Australian Disability Network
• e: applications@ausdn.org.au
• p: 1300 36 36 45

2024 GradWISE Industry AccessABILITY Week

Are you curious about graduate career pathways?

GradWISE will be hosting their annual Industry AccessABILITY Week and they want you to join them!

Industry AccessABILITY Week is an event designed for students and graduates living with disabilities.

This event aims to foster connections between talented individuals and prospective employers, providing valuable insights into employment opportunities.

The week will include presentations from:

• John Holland
• Victoria Government
• EY
• Aurecon
• NAB
• Queensland Government
• ABC
• Cummins…. and many more!

Date: Monday 12th – Thursday 15th February 2024

Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm

The event is an opportunity for students/graduates to hear from disability-confident employers on their various roles and early career pathways.

This will help prepare recent and soon to be graduates with tips to succeed in navigating the graduate recruitment process and choosing organisations that align with their values and career aspirations.

GradWISE will be hosting three sessions a day. You only need to register once to have access to all sessions.

REGISTER HERE!

Designing Wayfinding Sytems for People with Cognitive Impairment Study

• Are you a carer/support worker of individuals with cognitive impairment/intellectual disability/neurodiversity?

OR

• Are you a Health professional providing healthcare to individuals with cognitive impairment/intellectual disability/neurodiversity?

We seek your insights regarding the challenges and needs experienced by individuals with cognitive impairment when navigating maps.

This research initiative focuses on understanding the navigation challenges faced by individuals with cognitive impairments and aims to develop maps that cater to their unique needs.

We seek participants who provide crucial assistance to individuals facing cognitive challenges, including caregivers, support workers, and health professionals, to share their valuable insights and experiences. As a token of appreciation, we offer a $30 gift voucher for each participant.

Click here to register for the interview (40-60mins)!

• You will receive an AU$30 voucher for your participation!
• For more information contact: wei.wang5@monash.edu
• Study: “Maps for Cognitive Impaired “
• Chief Investigator: Dr Anuradha Madugalla
• Funding: Monash Assistive Technology and Society (MATS) SEED Fund
• This study is approved by the MUHREC of Monash University (protocol #40245)

How I Became the ‘Hoodie Girl’: Attending Conferences as a Neurodiverse Scientist

From a Nature Article featuring Monash University Biostatistician Penny Robinson

“Diagnosed with autism as a teenager, Penny Robinson navigates life on her own terms. In secondary school, she loved science and found her calling in crunching numbers.

She faced several challenges, such as bullying from other students, following ad hoc plans to complete studies at her own pace and eventually opting to earn a master’s degree instead of a PhD. But those struggles didn’t stop Robinson from becoming a biostatistician and lecturer in the department of epidemiology and preventative medicine at the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine in Melbourne, Australia.

Committed to helping others in their careers, she also co-founded the I CAN Network, an organization that mentors young autistic people.”

• Read more in the full article online

Could Hiring More Neurodivergent People Help Fix Australia’s Skills Shortage?

*From ABC News Online

“The most recent data on neurodivergent people in the workforce was collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in 2018.

“It showed the unemployment rate for people with autism at the time was 34.1 per cent, more than three times the overall rate for people with a disability which was 10.3 per cent.

“Participation in the labour force in 2018, that is people with a job or actively looking for work, among people with autism was 38 per cent, compared to 53.4 per cent for all people with a disability and 84.1 per cent for those without a disability.

“While those numbers have likely changed in the years since the data was collected, at a time when Australia has a historically low unemployment rate and nationwide skills shortage, advocates say businesses could benefit from hiring neurodivergent workers.”

• For more information you can read the full article online.