March 21st, 2014 by smatts
We made it – it’s Friday!
Hope you all got out onto the campus lawns to enjoy some sunshine this week!
Happy weekend-ing!
(Photo from Cameron Charles Lewis)
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March 21st, 2014 by smatts
Are you a young person (12-25)? Want to discuss issues that matter? Be part of Raise The Platform – a disability advocacy radio program on SYN FM.
Calling for six new young people with and without disabilities to join the Raise the Platform broadcasting team.
What you will gain:
- radio broadcasting and interviewing skills and training
- confidence and a great opportunity to make exciting and challenging media
- a platform to discuss young people’s issues the group are passionate about
- a chance to work with young people who are making a difference
- contacts across different advocacy sectors
- a chance to have fun!
SYN Is a media organisation run by young people, and provides training and broadcasting opportunities for young people.
Monash DLU student, Shaz Sturk has been involved with Raise The Platform since last year, and can be regularly heard on SYN FM discussing a range of issues effecting young people with disabilities.
So what do you need to know to get started on your radio career?
An information session will be held:
Where: House of SYN, RMIT University, Melbourne City
When: Training dates are Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April.
Time and energy: You will need to attend 2 days of radio broadcasting training and will be on air on Saturdays fortnightly to monthly.
Access and Support: Training and broadcasting rooms are wheelchair accessible. Contact Bec if you need any support to be involved. AUSLAN interpreting and attendant support provided on request.
Skills needed? You will learn what you need from the training. Bring your passion about issues for young people and a desire to share these on air.
Contact and RSVP if you would like more information, or to apply to be involved, contact Madeleine on 9267 3712 or email ydasprojects@yacvic.or.au by Friday 28th March at 5pm.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM 28TH MARCH
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March 18th, 2014 by smatts
The Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) program is now receiving applications for Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2014. This program offers students with disabilities the opportunity to meet with a mentor 6-8 times at the mentor’s workplace. Many students who have been successful in obtaining graduate roles attribute their success, in some part, to their participation the WAM program.
Students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A MENTOR FROM ANZ OR IBM ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS WE HAVE MENTORS WAITING.
Through these interactions you can (depending on your needs and goals):
- gather information about the work environment and expectations
- experience the workplace culture (e.g. attending staff meetings)
- network with people in their area of career interest
- refine their job search and interview skills
- learn how and when to disclose your disability and to open up
- discussions when appropriate (e.g. to enable workplace modifications and integration into the workplace).
Training is provided prior to starting the program.
Find out more about the program at the Diversity Recruitment and Training website.
APPLICATIONS FOR SEMESTER 1 CLOSE 24 MARCH 2014.
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March 17th, 2014 by smatts
Take a look at the amazing documentary, Deaf Teens: Hearing World, directed by Claire Braden. The film follows five deaf teenagers as they take their first steps into the hearing world. It follows some extraordinary young people who have some extreme and surprising attitudes towards their deafness, highlighting how not all deaf teens want to be able to hear and are often defiant against being part of the hearing world, but also the lengths some deaf teenagers will go to to improve their hearing.
The Sound of Nature by Tang Yau Hoong
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March 13th, 2014 by smatts
A message from Rob Crestani, a Senior Consultant – Abilities Program at ANZ
IBM and ANZ oversee successful Graduate Programs which provide excellent opportunities for students to transition in to very meaningful careers once they have completed their studies.
Over the last three years we have been working with universities to promote our Graduate Programs and their benefits, particularly focussing on students with a disability. We have been making steady progress in the increase of the number of applications from students with a disability. Our programs also manage the reasonable accommodations for students that are willing to disclose so we can better ensure they move through the Graduate Programs’ recruitment processes.
This year, together, we are hoping to improve the chances of students with a disability even further by closely monitoring and managing them through the standard process (after the initial application) and evaluating them individually to ensure that a higher percentage of students with a disability make it through to the assessment centre stage.
Whist we originally concentrated our efforts amongst the universities in the Melbourne metropolitan area, our aim this year is to increase our focus to a national level. We have found it difficult when contacting interstate universities to either organise students to one place or to connect to each university due to technology reasons. IBM may have found a solution for students to access our presentation as long as they have an internet connection and access to a telephone.
We will be hosting two presentations via IBM’s SmartCloud meeting function.
- Monday, 24th March at 3.00pm AEST
- Tuesday, 25th March at 11.00am AEST
Step 1 for students is to join the IBM SmartCloud meeting online to view the presentation and use the instant message or chat function.
To access the IBM SmartCloud meeting:
1. Use the URL: https://www.ibm.com/collaboration/meeting
2. Enterthe Conference ID – KYLIEBA
3. Join the meeting as a ‘guest’
Step 2 is to join the audio conference so they can listen to what Kylie Badenach from IBM and I have to say about Graduate Programs at IBM and ANZ.
1. Dial 1800 854 950 (Australia Toll Free)
2. Enter the participant Access Code 61835083#
We will be presenting details on the application process, the qualifications required and the recruitment processes for both Graduate Programs with the aim of helping students better understand the process and in turn find it easier to make a decision on whether to apply.
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March 12th, 2014 by smatts
- Have fun and make new friends!
- Encourage others to say ‘I Can’
- Build up The I Can Network
The first-ever I Can Camp (25-27 April) invites young adults (18-30-years-old) on the Autism spectrum to share their individual strengths, interests and quirks and make a difference for other young people on the spectrum.
At the I Can Camp you will develop a network of friends and learn how you can encourage other young people on the Autism spectrum. You will get to have fun, challenge yourself, reflect on the ‘I Can’ message and learn about mentoring.
Camp activities will include:
- Loads of good times!
- Storytelling
- Intro to mentoring
- Focus group chats
- Outdoor activities
- I Can MasterChef (making meals in teams)
- Free time for people to hang out and do their own thing
- Thank You Arvo Tea for friends and family
We would love for you to be a part of our first-ever camp! Here are the full details for you to note down and express your interest.
Dates: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April
Venue: Gilwell Scout Adventure Centre, Gembrook Launching Place Road, Gembrook VIC 3783
Cost: Approx. $100 – $150
Exact price will be available shortly
Donations/ sponsorship to subsidise the costs of participants are being sought!
EXPRESS INTEREST HERE: http://tinyurl.com/ICanCamp-April2014-EOI
Please note that registrations will be open shortly.
Contact the.ican.network@gmail.com with any queries
Are you 15 – 17-years-old?
Please note that we are aiming to run a 15-17-year-old camp in the second half of 2014.
You can express interest in the 15-17-year-old I Can Camp here: http://tinyurl.com/ICanCamp-Teen-EOI
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March 7th, 2014 by smatts
Welcome to the first Friday DLU Round Up of 2o14!
Each Friday morning we will post up some of the most interesting and important disability related news from around the world.
And that’s it for this week. Hope you all had a fabulous first week back!
Happy weekend!
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March 5th, 2014 by smatts
The Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) is seeking volunteer student mentors as part of our PEERS Program. Successful registered students who are willing to share their knowledge and experience are encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from mature-age students.
The program matches students registered with the DLU with a student mentor for regular meetings throughout semester. Mentors provide support, encouragement and information to their mentee to assist them successfully navigate university life. This could mean attending university social events together, referral to appropriate Monash services, navigation around campus or simply having a chat over coffee.
Mentors are trained and supported by the Disability Liaison Unit. Participants will receive a certificate of appreciation at the end of semester.
Why be a mentor?
Being a mentor can:
- Enhance your personal and professional development
- Add skills to your résumé to enhance employability
- Introduce you to new friends and social activities
- Increase your networking potential across the University
Peer mentors should:
- Be available to attend a 1-hour training and induction session
- Be able to meet with your mentee regularly for the duration of the semester (this can also be in an online capacity)
- Be able to provide the details of a referee upon request
- Have knowledge of Monash academic and social life
- Complete the application form to register your interest in becoming a DLU PEERS Mentor.
We will be in touch with further information before the beginning of semester. Participation in the program is obviously dependent upon finding a suitable student for you to be matched with.
If you have any questions about the program please contact Sarah Mander on 03 9905 3857 or email sarah.mander@monash.edu
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February 27th, 2014 by smatts
Youngcare is an organisation that supports people with high needs and provides ‘At Home Care Grants’ allowing high needs young people aged 18-65 to live at home, preventing the need for them to move into aged care facilities.
One off grants can be used for provision of essential support items such as hoists, wheelchairs, emergency respite care and renovations to make homes disability friendly.
This year, $200,000 is available to young Victorians needing assistance.
Applications close on Friday 4th April, 2014.
See the Youngcare website for more details including Victorian grants.
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February 27th, 2014 by smatts
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is looking to recruit talented students from diverse backgrounds for our 2015 Graduate Development Program.
On Monday, 3 March the Department will open applications for our 2015 Graduate Development Program.
From roads to high speed rail initiatives, airport security to large scale shipping, city planning to transport logistics, the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development really is shaping the future direction of Australia and here is your opportunity to be a part of it.
As part of the Graduate Development Program you will:
- Begin your career as an APS 3;
- Complete three rotations across the Department that will keep you engaged in a variety of projects;
- Undertake a graduate certificate in Public Administration
- Participate in a graduate interstate industry tour to see the work of the Department in action; and
- Be a part of running the Department’s Social Club, giving you plenty of networking opportunities.
On top of all that, on successful completion of the Graduate Development Program you will advance two levels to become an ongoing APS 5 and are on your way to establishing a successful career.
Along with all this, the Department offers a structured learning environment with mentoring initiatives to develop the workforce skills for people with disability. Through our Disability Working Group, we will provide you with a supportive network and the opportunity to contribute to the Department’s directions in the disability space particularly in relation to the Department’s Disability Workforce Action Plan. The Department is also a member of the Australian Network on Disability.
You can get a firsthand account of what it is like to complete the Department’s Graduate Development Program from previous graduates at the below Career Fairs:
THE BIG MEET MELBOURNE – Monday 17 March 2014
If you would like to find out more about the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s Graduate Development Program and application process please visithttp://www.infrastructure.gov.au/ or contact our Diversity Officer at diversity@infrastructure.gov.au who can provide you with further information.
We also provide regular updates on the recruitment process on our Facebook, so jump on and like our page.
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