Postgraduate Disability Network
This group for information sharing and network building for postgraduates interested in disability issues.
2010 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow WA - Curtin University
CAPA is pleased to present the 2010 CAPA Roadshow event in WA at Curtin University on Thursday 30 September.
This event is free and open to all WA-based postgraduates. Registrations are essential as places are limited.
Location: Room 210.102, Norm Dufty Lecture Theatre, Elizabeth Jolley Building, Curtin University
2010 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow WA - Edith Cowan University
CAPA is pleased to present the 2010 CAPA Roadshow event in WA at Edith Cowan University on Wednesday 29 September.
This event is free and open to all WA-based postgraduates. Registrations are essential as places are limited.
Location: Theatre 17.15, Mt Lawley campus, Edith Cowan University
Program:
Job posting: Equity and Diversity Officer - Disability (UTS)
As the Equity and Diversity Officer (Disability) you will be a key member of the Workforce Diversity team of the Equity and Diversity Unit, focused primarily on contributing to the implementation of the UTS Disability Action Plan.
With your strong interpersonal skills and understanding of challenges for people with a disability, you will be able to build relationships quickly with a wide range of equity stakeholders internal and external to UTS. Your excellent written communication skills will be essential for producing reports, crafting communications and organising working groups.
Hearing Awareness Week 2010
Hearing Awareness Week 2010 is fast approaching (August 22 - 28)
Every year the Deafness Council print a "schedule of events" in The West Australian, Have a Go News and Community Papers (please download the flyer for more information).
If you would like to have your organisations details listed please contact Vanessa Haycock with the information and it will be organised for free.
The Deafness Council require your information by the end of the week.
Job posting: Disability Advisor (UQ)
The role The Disability Adviser will develop and guide students with disabilities and other ‘at risk’ students to make academic adjustments during their studies. The position will work as part of a larger team in the Learning Hub, who will present services to optimise students learning experience, across the University’s three campuses, and work closely with other key learning providers including the Library, TEDI and most importantly, the Faculties.
Inquiry into the migration treatment of disability
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator the Hon Chris Evans, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, have asked the Committee to undertake an inquiry relating to the health requirement in the Migration Act.
Job posting: Disability Advisor (RMIT)
- $56,788 - $61,472 p.a pro rata + 17% super
- Part- Time, Continuing
Supporting educational excellence for students with disabilities, the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) seeks to empower students, promote and environment of independent learning and shared responsibility and recognise and value diversity
Job posting: casual positions at UWS Penrith and Bankstown campuses (must have experience in disability field)
UWS is looking for people with experience in the disability field to fill some casual positions at Penrith and Bankstown campuses. An added advantage would be if the person also has experience working in a university setting.
The Bankstown position is 3-4 days per week til November 09 but someone suitable who wanted fewer days would be considered.
The Penrith position is 3- 4 days per week for March and April.
Please contact Jenny Baines for further details.
Jenny Baines
Acting Head of Counselling & Disabilities
UWS, Counselling & Disability Services
Penrith Campus
Job posting: Disability Liaison Officer (RMIT)
* Part Time Opportunity- 4 days per week
* Fixed Term until April 2009
* CBD Location
RMIT is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational education and research engaged with industry and community.
RMIT Student Services Group is committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages students to be successful learners, responsible leaders and contributing citizens within RMIT and beyond through their personal, ethical and intellectual growth and general welfare.
New row over disabled film
LAWYERS for an Aboriginal woman have said they are about to launch a damages claim against the Queensland University of Technology, reigniting bitterness over a contentious PhD film project called Laughing at the Disabled .
"We're putting six figures on it," said Brisbane solicitor Stephen Kerin, who represents May Dunne. She was allegedly stereotyped as an Aboriginal drunk by the PhD project.
Mr Kerin said he would lodge a racial vilification action against the QUT and PhD student Michael Noonan in the Federal Court "within the next week or so".
ANU hiring (Canberra based): Indigenous Employment Adviser and Senior Consultant Diversity and Inclusion
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Position - Disability Adviser - ACU (Closes June 13th)
Disability Adviser: Part-Time (0.8), Continuing Appointment.Equity and
Disability Unit. McAULEY AT BANYO CAMPUS,
