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In this interesting clip, Scope media asks prominent people from the disability community what is the social model of disability, and why is it important to them.
You can watch their other video series on Scope’s YouTube channel, which include Ending the Awkward and Scope Stories.
With a newly appointed Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner, the Australian Human Rights Commission is seeking your views about:
This survey closes on Friday 5 September 2014 and should take about 15 minutes to complete.
People who complete the survey will not be publicly identified. If you would like to understand how the Commission will deal with your responses to the survey please read the Commission’s Privacy Policy which can be found at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/privacy.
The I CAN Netowkr is excited to announce that following the success of their first young adults camp they are putting on a second I CAN Camp for teenagers (aged 15-18 years) with high-functioning Autism or Asperger’s from Friday 17 – Sunday 19 October.
The I CAN Teens Camp is all about building connections. The I CAN Network wants to bring teenagers with Asperger’s together to have fun, make new friends and share laughs, talents, quirks and strategies. Joining the I CAN Camp will be Autism advocate Tim Chan (19-years-old) and Jim Anderson, an unstoppable 24-year-old living with quadriplegia.
The Teens Camp will be run by young adults with Asperger’s and professionals. It will adhere to I CAN’s well-being norms and practices.
HAPPY WEEKEND!
RUOK? Day is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring all Australians to ask family, friends and colleagues, ‘Are you OK?’, to help build a more connected community.
Last year all Victorian Monash campuses celebrated RUOK? Day, with a number of staff and students hosting events, such as morning teas, information sessions and BBQs. In 2014 we aim to create the same sense of connectedness and community on all campuses.
Staff and students are encouraged to host an event and get involved!
Please complete this form for any RUOK? Day events, activities or general awareness raising you will be doing within your area.
The information collected from this form will be included on the RUOK? Day Monash website.
For ideas on how to get involved visit the R U OK? Day website.
Photos from 2013 RUOK? Day.
For Diversity and Inclusion Week this year Disability Services and Employment and Career Development are launching a new virtual Moodle space providing exclusive careers resources for students with disabilities, mental health and medical conditions.
Jam packed with resources, the unit gives you access to handouts, career seminar presentations, videos, document samples and external links to internship and mentoring opportunities.
Is it almost spring? The sun is out, the air has a hint of wattle and slowly we’re starting to shed our winter layers.
The Monash Autistic Collective (MAC) welcome all staff and students to a special screening of TEDx talk by Temple Grandin ‘The world needs all kinds of minds’ during Diversity and Inclusion Week.
This is a great event, especially for people who want to find out more about Autism from the perspectives of people on the Autism Spectrum and the people closest to them.
Following the screening Q&A session featuring a panel of speakers, including people on the Autism spectrum and people who have family members on the spectrum, will answer your burning questions on the issues surrounding Autism.
Wednesday 27th August 2014
12.00 pm -1.00 pm
Building 11(Menzies Building),
Lecture Theatre H1
Clayton campus.
For more information contact James Ong at jnong3@student.monash.edu
From our friends at the I CAN Network:
Dear Friends,
At the I CAN Network, we’re all about recognising and celebrating the many gifts that people on the Autism spectrum have to offer.
Our blog, Grapevine, offers a sampling of these ‘fruits of AWEtism’ in our I Can stories, as well as a look at what the network has been up to, what we have planned for the future, and how we can work with you to support people on the spectrum. You can also learn more via our video.
Our vineyards await; come and taste the rainbow!
Max
Grapevine Editor
UPCOMING I CAN NETWORK EVENTS
‘We Can’ Gathering:
A gathering for anyone wanting to help lead a rethink of Autism, away from ‘I Can’t’ to ‘I CAN’
When: Saturday 30 August, 2pm (for 2.15pm) – 4.30pm
Where: Vincent 2, 349 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne (contact 0432 405 384 if you need help with directions)
RSVP to hello@icannetwork.com.au
*Light refreshments provided
**Please note the program will be available closer to the date via our Facebook
Worlds of Work Program (WOW, presented by Foundation for Young Australians)
A week for Year 10 students with Asperger’s that will focus on making successful transitions to work and life beyond school through exploring topics such as personal development, capabilities and self-confidence in the workplace, work-life balance, etc.
When: Monday 15 September – Thursday 18 September
Where: Melbourne CBD
Contact hello@icannetwork.com.au for queries
Enjoy a night at the exhibition, exclusively for students, at the special concession price of $13.
Where
NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road
Ticketing Information
Individual tickets – available at the door on the night (Student ID required)
Group bookings – avoid the queues and book ahead for groups of 8 or more
Phone: 8620 2340, 12–5pm weekdays
Email: edu.bookings@ngv.vic.gov.au
