Some of Our Parts

The NDCO Programme at UWS is very excited to launch a number of new additions and major updates to the popular Get Ready for Study and Work resources.

Check them all out today: www.uws.edu.au/ndco/getreadytoptips

The series now includes:

Get Ready for Study and Work: Top tips for young people with disability 6^th edition, June 2015

This workbook targets young people in their final years of school and those still considering their career options. It contains information, contacts and activities to help young people make a successful transition into tertiary study, work or post-school programs.

Get Ready for Study and Work: Tips for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability

1^st edition, July 2015

Adapted for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, this workbook also contains ATSI specific information and links. It features graphics and artwork by De Greer-Yindimincarlie from Yindi Artz.

Get Ready for Study and Work: A Guide for Parents 3^rd edition, July 2015

Complementing our workbooks for young people is this guide for parents and carers. Fully updated and with a fresh new look.

Easy Read and plain text versions, plus PDFs you can complete and save or print!

Our brand new Easy Read workbooks present the information in a way that is very easy to understand. They use images to support text, large font sizes and plenty of white space. Plain text versions are also available, and each PDF now has the capability to allow activities to be completed electronically, saved and/or printed.

Access the whole range now for FREE from this site: www.uws.edu.au/ndco/getreadytoptips

(please note if you have accessed this site before you may need to press Ctrl and Refresh/Reload your browser to clear your cache and access the updated site).

Are you a student with disability who wants to:

• Gain paid work experience in a leading organisation?
• Build a network of contacts?
• Develop valuable skills and experience?

Stepping Into…^TM is a paid internship program specifically designed for students with a disability, who want paid, hands-on work experience that is degree-relevant. We have been successfully assisting students to obtain paid internships since 2005.

To find out what opportunities are available over Summer 2015/16, visit the Australian Network on Disability website. More opportunities will be added as they become available. To keep up-to-date with what’s on offer, follow them on Facebook.

You must be in your penultimate or final year of a Bachelor or Postgraduate degree to participate in Stepping Into, and must be registered with Disability Services at your university, or provide relevant medical documentation with the application. For full details on eligibility requirements, please click here.

Placements will commence from November 2015 to January 2016, allowing you to complete the internship during the summer university break. Placements are for a minimum 152 hours (unless otherwise specified in the job description). These hours can be worked either full time or part time depending on your requirements for workplace adjustments.

If you are a first year student, or you are not in your penultimate or final year, you may be interested in a mentoring opportunity through PACE Mentoring. PACE gives students with disability the opportunity to develop skills and confidence in a workplace setting, which can assist in planning career goals, as well as aiding personal and professional development. The Spring program is due to commence in September, so apply now for opportunities with ANZ, IBM, Cummins South Pacfic and more!

For more information on PACE Mentoring, please visit the website.

The NDIA Graduate Program is part of our Graduate Entry Pathway. As an employee in the NDIA Graduate Program you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the Agency to support Australians with disability and their families.

Opportunities exist in the National Office based in Geelong and Sydney (Actuarial Only) along with possible opportunities in our regional locations.

The 10 month program runs from February 2016 to December 2016 and includes the following:

• Participation in the Australian Public Service Commission’s (APSC) Graduate Development Program.
• Two work placement rotations allowing you to experience the diversity of work undertaken by the Agency.
• The opportunity to develop excellent networks including the allocation of a buddy and an executive level mentor.
• Ongoing training, development and career opportunities.
• A permanent position with the NDIA upon completion of the program.
• Competitive remuneration and generous superannuation.
• Flexible working conditions that support a positive work-life balance.

Eligibility

To be a part of the NDIA Graduate Program you must also meet the following criteria:

• Be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
• Have completed a minimum of an Australian recognised bachelor degree in the last three years. You can apply while still studying as long as you will have graduated by the time you start in the program.
• Provide evidence of your qualifications.
• Undergo pre-employment checks including a Police Records Check, Working with Children Check and/or health check.

How to apply

Apply here which will take you to the job ad on the NDIA’s website.

Applications close as of 16 August 2015.

Please note Assessment Centres will take place in Melbourne, VIC from mid-September for successful applicants.

We actively encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Where can I find more information?

ndis.gov.au/jobs

1800 242 560

NDIA.Graduates@chandlermacleod.com

For people with hearing or speech loss:

• Speak and Listen 1800 555 727
• For people who need help with English: TIS 131 450

Happy AWEgust!

AWEgust for AWEtism is finally here, and so is the next edition of Grapevine.

In addition to the AWEgust campaign (which has amassed over $15,000 so far) also look at the first primary school mentoring program, and hear from a new blogger and one of the can volunteers.

Read Grapevine here.

What will you say ‘I CAN’ to this AWEgust?

Have you signed up to an AWEgust challenge yet? For those struggling for ideas, here is a list to get you started. Or, you can choose your own challenge! Pick a challenge and click “Sign Up”!

• Give up a daily luxury
  • Video games, TV, coffee, chocolate, makeup
• Step outside of you comfort zones
  • Give a speech or performance to your class or workplace
• Conquer a fear
  • Like heights!
• Challenge yourself
  • Set a fitness goal, be healthy or go vegetarian for the month
• Change your ‘look’
  • Chop off your dreadlocks or dye your hair
• Learn something new
  • Take up that thing you’ve been putting on the backburner

As of August 1^st, 2015, applications will open for Vision Australia’s Further  Education Bursary.

In 2016, Vision Australia will award Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision.

The Bursaries provide adaptive technology to help ensure that these students can fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.

For more information, please visit www.visionaustralia.org/bursary

Happy Friday everyone,

• On Friday 31 July, Onesie Day will be a chance for the community to raise funds and show their support for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
• Liz Pellicano discusses the recent government guidelines encouraging clinicians and teachers to use positive and inclusive language, in response to activist campaigns against offensive and perpetuate a negative view of people with disabilities.
• Katie Ellis discusses the constructions and representations of disability on reality TV.
• From BBC News’ Ouch Blog, Kate Monaghan speaks with Laura Green, a 28-year-old business owner with Down’s Syndrome.
• From a 3D-printed bionic arm to an app that monitors the health of people with epilepsy, Anna Bawden discusses the flourishing of technology for good.
• This week, thousands of people marched through the streets of New York for the city’s first Disability Pride Parade.

PACE is the Australian Network on Disability’s (AND) vibrant and dynamic mentoring program developed to mutually benefit employers, and students with disability. This September the Australian Network on Disability is partnering with Cummins Inc, a global power leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of diesel and natural gas engines, to provide Engineering and Finance students with disability the opportunity to be mentored by experienced professionals in their field.

During the program, students will work with their mentors to set career goals, gain valuable advice on how to best promote their capabilities to future employers, and network with leaders in their industry. PACE Mentoring builds confidence and networking skills which are invaluable to students seeking internships, graduate positions and future employment opportunities.

The commitment?

The Spring program is due to kick-off in September and will run through to December. Students will meet with their mentors 6-8 times over the 12 week period, and meetings can be arranged around work and study commitments. Students will be invited to an initial meet and greet in September at the Cummins offices in Scoresby, before commencing on the 12 week program.

How to apply:

Complete the application form (found here) and submit to applications@and.org.au by 5pm Friday 14 August 2015. You can view frequently asked questions and success stories at the PACE website.

We are looking for volunteers who are registered with Disability Services to assist academic staff in understanding the point of view of students with disabilities so they will be enabled to approach students with greater confidence.

The volunteers will NOT be providing practical advice and assistance on how to handle or solve problems caused by students’ disabilities (e.g. accessibility issues and accommodations). That is the role of Disability Advisers within Monash Disability Services. The focus of this volunteer program is to serve as a ‘port of call’ for staff who want to better understand the perspectives and experiences of students with disabilities to enable them to work more cooperatively and sensitively with a particular student. The role is expected to involve a single conversation with the teaching staff member for any given student: recurring queries about the same student/issue will be referred to Disability Services.

If you are considering volunteering, for this program, it is important that you feel comfortable with declaring your disability. Even though your identity will not be on the public Monash website, it will be on the Monash Intranet which is accessible to all Monash staff.

To fulfill the duties of the role you will need to make yourself available 1-3 hours per week.

Training will be provided by Disability Services to further define the role and answer any questions you may have. It is expected this will take no more than one hour.

The following table sets out the broad areas of disability. If you have personal experience of any of these and are interested in volunteering to help staff to discover how they may implement inclusive practices in their classes, please add complete this form. If you have any questions about the program please contact Michelle.woods@monash.edu.

The paid eight-week Summer Intern Program is a great way to explore a career with ANZ, and gain invaluable experience in the corporate world. It is designed to ensure that interns get a genuine feel for a career in the banking and finance industry.

Through the program, you’ll work as part of a team and receive guidance, support, and feedback from your manager. You’ll also get the chance to network with a range of graduates and managers, and develop great skills important for future success in the workplace.

Upon completion of the program, you may be rewarded with an early offer for our Graduate Program. It will offer you the perfect opportunity to launch your career at ANZ.

How does the ANZ Summer Intern Program work?

When you apply for the ANZ Summer Intern Program, you will be asked to preference a specific program stream. Depending on a number of aspects, such as where you wish to undertake the internship and where your interest lies, you can apply to one of the following:

In Australia:

• Corporate and Commercial Banking
• Corporate and Commercial Banking – Regional Business Banking
• Global Wealth
• International and Institutional Banking
• Retail Banking
• Technology

In New Zealand:

• Commercial & Agri
• Global Wealth
• International and Institutional Banking (IIB)
• Institutional & Commercial Operations
• Retail
• Risk
• Technology

Bear in mind that not all program streams are available in every city. In addition, your qualifications will influence which streams may best suit you but for the most part shouldn’t limit your choices.

For information on the application process, visit the ANZ website.