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Disability Education and Employment News: Vol 1 No 11 - Thursday, 13 October 2005 |
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Enhancing post secondary education, training and |
Compiled by Timothy Hart DCO for Northern, Central and Southern Sydney |
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In this Disability Education and Employment News there are items on Conferences and Workshops, Education News, Employment News, Welfare News, New Resources, Scholarships, Jobs, Media Releasesand Spotlight on Useful Resources. If you have a Resource or a Scholarship you wish to advertise here please e-mail me on thart@med.usyd.edu.au
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Assistive technology workshops in Perth in October 17th to 20th
A series of six workshops on Assisted Technology with an Exclusive Session for post-secondary disability support staff from 2.00pm to 3.30pm on Thursday 20th October.
A full registration and information form is available for download from http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/downloads/flyers/PerthFlyer_Oct05.pdf
All workshops will be conducted at:
Independent Living Centre of WA (Inc)
The Niche, Suite A
11 Aberdare Road
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Please contact Barbara Landsberg with any queries re the workshops.
Phone (07) 3808 6833
Email barbara@spectronicsinoz.com
Web www.spectronicsinoz.com
Reframing the Future: Networking to Resource Support for Students with Hidden Disabilities Workshops
This workshop is for Teachers, Teacher Consultants, Counsellors and Managers. It is part of a Reframing The Future project aimed at establishing a network of VET practitioners to share innovative teaching, learning and assessment practices and resources, for supporting students who have a psychiatric or learning disability.
When? Thursday 27 October 2005
Where? Orange
Time? 9:30 am – 12:30pm
and When? Friday 28 October 2005
Where? Dubbo
Time? 9:30 am – 12:30pm
Facilitator? Peta Smith Teacher Consultant Psychiatric Disabilities Sydney Institute of TAFE & Deborah Trevan-Catling Teacher Consultant Intellectual & Learning Disabilities
To apply? Send your approved SD2 to HR Support Unit or fax to 02 6363 1694 before date
Or Contact . . .
HR Support Unit
Level 1
235 Lords Place
ORANGE NSW 2800
Tel: 02 6393 5957
Fax: 02 6393 5994
Contact: Naomi Sunderland
Email: naomi.sunderland@det.nsw.edu.au
Reframing the Future: Video Conference to be held Monday 14 November at 10am Guest speaker is Jane Cotter
More information to come.
Northern Territory: Assistive Technology Expo and Workshops
Expo: 8 November 2005 noon till 8pm @ Mal Nairn Auditorium
The Expo aims to increase knowledge, understanding and application of Assistive technology for people with a disability and the community at large.
Quantum Technology: Assistive Technology Workshop 9 November 2005 Venue to be confirmed.
Options for students with Learning Disability in mainstream Universities and VET.
Spectronics Assistive Technology Workshop 10 November 2005 Venue to be confirmed.
Technologies for students with significant physical disabilities, specific students learning needs and problem solving for difficulties students might be experiencing as a result of their disability or learning difficulties.
To register for Assistive Technology Workshops please email equity@cdu.edu.au or telephone (08) 89466288
For more information go to http://www.adcet.edu.au/rdco/ViewNewsDetail.aspx?itemID=337
Northern Territory: "Academic Accommodations for Students with Psychiatric Disability” Presented by John Maher and Melita Inglis.
The one-day workshop aims to provide a range of information, supports and strategies for RTO's when working with students with psychiatric disability.
Locations & dates are:
Alice Springs 19/10/05 @ CDU
Darwin 24/10/05 @ CDU
Gove 4/11/05 @ CDU
Katherine 18/11/05 @ CDU
Time: 9am till 4pm. morning & afternoon tea provided.
There is no cost for the workshop. Places limited to 20 participants. Be quick to register.
To register your interest please call Support & Equity Services for a registration form, telephone 89466288 or email equity@cdu.edu.au
For more information go to http://www.adcet.edu.au/rdco/ViewNewsDetail.aspx?itemID=336
Transforming Disability Conference - November 2005
The Centre for Public Policy at the University of Melbourne invites you to a conference titled Transforming Disability: community inclusion, employment and innovative reform. This one day conference will be held on Wednesday 9th November, 2005 at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
For more information about this exciting conference, please visit the dedicated webpage:
http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/events/transforming_disability.html
Working in the West 2005: "Uncapping our Capacities!"
21- 22 November 2005
University Club, University of Western Australia,
Hackett Drive, Crawley
http://www.acenational.org.au/upcoming_events/items/2005/08/00027.shtml
Contact Name: Trevor Paterson
Contact Phone: 08 9286 6600
Contact Email: trevor.paterson@edge.org.au
Assistive Technology Forum and Mini-Expo
This day will be of particular interest to education staff, government/non-government disability services, and people with disabilities. The focus of the day is on assistive technologies for the education environment.
Where: Brennan Room, Shortland Union Building, The University of Newcastle
When: Thursday 17th November, 2005
Registration: $25 staff, $10 students/concession, free to people with disabilities and their families. (Discounts are available where multiple staff attend from the one organisation. Lunch can be purchased at the venue).
Registering: Forms can be downloaded from http://www.adcet.edu.au/rdco/ViewNewsDetail.aspx?itemid=312
Program: A final program will be circulated in October
More Details: Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer, University of Newcastle,
(02) 4921 8844, 0438 218848, kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
Intellectual disability Forums - Employment 'Getting the Issues on the Table'
2pm-4pm and Health 'The Right to Good Health - Moving Forward' 5.30pm-7.30pm
Date: Monday 14 November 2005
Where: Redfern Town Hall
73 Pitt Street, Redfern NSW 2016
For more information please contact NSW Council for Intellectual Disability 9211 1611 or mail@nswcid.org.au
National Disability in Education Conference.
Date: 5 - 6 December 2005, Auckland, New Zealand.
The Conference Programme and Registration forms are now available on the website. www.disability.auckland.ac.nz
Please feel free to contact Lynne Crabb (l.crabb@auckland.ac.nz.) for any queries.
ANZSSA conference "Healthy Wealthy and Wise - Challenging Sacred Cows in the Learning Environment"
is rapidly approaching. It will be held at the Chifley Hotel in Canberra from 4 to 7 December and promises to be a very exciting conference, with a number of excellent papers already scheduled on the preliminary program. It would be of particular relevance and interest to university and TAFE staff who are working directly with students to enhance their learning as well as their overall student experience. This may include academics, learning advisers, administration staff and those working in any of the diverse areas of student support services.
The conference brochure and registration form is attached, while all other details can be found on the ANZSSA web site at www.anzssa.org
22nd Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities
Date: March 13-15, 2006
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii
The 22nd Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities Registration is now open! Be sure to take advantage of huge savings when you register and pay before October 31, 2005. Exhibitors and Advertisers can take advantage of Early Bird rates too! Sponsorship opportunities available and Call for Papers closes October 31, 2005. Learn more about Pac Rim 2006 go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/
3rd International Forum On Disability Management
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - 8 to 10 October 2006
You can view the website at http://www.ifdm.com.au/
Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association National Conference 2006
Fremantle, Western Australia from the 17 -20 October 2006.
The conference will provide a forum for exploring issues in technology for people with disabilities.
Expressions of Interest are now sought from interested speakers, delegates, sponsors & exhibitors.
Contact details: A.M. Meetings Plus
Phone: 03 9372 7182 (International: +61 3 9372 7182)
Email: arata@ammp.com.au
Web site: http://www.e-bility.com/arata/conf.php
Nelson under fire on fees
October 13, 2005
LABOR has branded Education Minister Brendan Nelson's concession that the abolition of compulsory university union fees could be delayed until 2007 as "humiliating".
As The Age revealed yesterday, opposition from Nationals senators and the crowded legislative agenda make it unlikely that Dr Nelson's voluntary student unionism bill will pass in time for universities to implement the change for next year.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/nelson-under-fire-on-fees/2005/10/12/1128796587911.html
Student union lives on
By BRONWYN HURRELL in Canberra
13oct05
VOLUNTARY student unionism is dead for the coming university year because maverick Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce has stood firm on getting a compromise deal from a reluctant Federal Government.
It now is considered too late for universities to implement VSU for 2006. Despite a prime ministerial pledge the Government would push ahead with outlawing compulsory student unionism, students were rejoicing yesterday at their "lifeline".
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,16904096%255E911,00.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/coalition-tries-to-stare-down-joyce/2005/10/12/1128796590060.html
PM won't deal on student union plan
October 12, 2005 - 2:16PM
The government will push ahead with its plans to introduce voluntary student unionism, Prime Minister John Howard says.
Media reports today said Education Minister Brendan Nelson had postponed the planned changes because there is little chance they could pass through the Senate this year with the continued opposition of Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/pm-wont-deal-on-student-union-plan/2005/10/12/1128796569690.html
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16903198%255E2702,00.html
Uni student fees plan in disarray
By David Rood and David Wroe
October 12, 2005
THE Federal Government appears set to abandon its proposal to ban compulsory student unionism from next year in the face of unbending opposition from key Nationals senator Barnaby Joyce.
Education Minister Brendan Nelson has conceded he may have to postpone the controversial changes because the legislation may not be passed in time for the 2006 academic year.
This would mean that university students have at least another year of paying mandatory fees to student unions while the Government tries to win Senate backing for the the proposal.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/uni-student-fees-plan-in-disarray/2005/10/11/1128796526542.html
Vic report slams drop in funding
Lisa Macnamara
October 12, 2005
THOUSANDS of Victorian Year 12 students are missing out on a university education because a drop in federal funding has forced institutions to rely more on fee-paying overseas students.
Commonwealth funding under the Howard Government fell by about 24per cent in other states but federal cash directed to Victoria's eight universities dropped by more than 37 per cent.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16887614%255E12332,00.html
Minister 'misled house' on student union claim
Michael McKinnon, FOI editor
October 11, 2005
EDUCATION Minister Brendan Nelson has misled parliament over his push for voluntary student unionism and must release secret documents on reform options considered by the federal Government, the Opposition said yesterday
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16880098%255E12332,00.html
VSU may force out deprived students
Michael McKinnon, FOI editor
October 10, 2005
THE introduction of voluntary student unionism could force disadvantaged students out of universities, federal Education Department documents reveal.
And while Education Minister Brendan Nelson has promised that "under no circumstances" would he consider a retreat from his push for VSU, departmental documents show that at least three other options for change have been considered by the federal Government.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16867834%255E2702,00.html
Talent and drive, but no money? Forget uni
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/talent-and-drive-but-no-money-forget-uni/2005/10/07/1128562999780.html
Craig Emerson: Funding higher education is an investment in our future
October 06, 2005
ALL Australians aspiring for a better life for their children will be horrified by federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson's revelation in The Australian on September 15 that he expects the number of university places to decline during the next 10 years.
If Australia is to become a more prosperous and fairer nation we will need many more university places, not fewer. International research has established the availability of creative talent as the dominant source of the wealth of nations in the 21st century.
The Howard Government is taking Australia down the same road Germany took in the 1980s, neglecting universities in favour of vocational education. Deutsche Bank blames Germany's present weak economic performance on the stagnation of its higher education system. Alarmingly, it forecasts Australia to rank last among 33 countries in the growth in years of education between now and 2020. Stagnation, here we come.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16826354%5E7583,00.html
Fewer poor students in uni mix as fees rise
Samantha Maiden
October 03, 2005
THE proportion of university students from poor backgrounds, rural and regional areas and indigenous families fell last year as fees and charges increased.
Taxpayer funding for universities also continued to shrink as a proportion of total revenue, with one in every five dollars earned coming from students' fees and charges.
The introduction of 25per cent hikes for HECS fees and more full-fee degrees sparked fierce debate last year and the Department of Education has now conceded the participation rate for such students has fallen….
However, the number of disabled students has increased from 2per cent in 1996 to 3.7per cent last year.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16794555%5E12332,00.html
Stop govt bullying over TAFE, union says
October 4, 2005 - 6:04AM
The federal government should stop bullying the states and territories into forcing workplace agreements on TAFE teachers, the Australian Education Union (AEU) says.
Laws passed by the federal parliament in August gave $4.4 billion in funding for TAFE colleges, which are run by the states and territories, as long as staff were offered Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) and performance pay.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Stop-govt-bullying-over-TAFE-union-says/2005/10/04/1128191680023.html
Students bearing $13b HECS burden: report
The Federal Opposition has attacked the Government over a report that shows the accumulated HECS debt of Australian university graduates is more than $13 billion.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200510/s1472593.htm
School reforms hide a dividing problem
September 30, 2005
The gap between high and low achievers is alarming and must be addressed, writes Chris Bonnor.
AMID the ongoing education controversies are signs of unease about the growing achievement divide between groups of students and schools. Some of the equity issues emerged at the Schooling for the 21st Century conference in Sydney this week, where some experts and politicians, but by no means all, expressed concern about the social and schooling divide.
But solid data about the divide is beginning to plague the reformers. Along with "reforms", the past few years have seen regular testing of 15-year-old students in 30 countries. This OECD initiative has been steered by the Australian Barry McGaw, whose Program for International Student Assessment is providing valuable data on issues including equity.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/school-reforms-hide-a-dividing-problem/2005/09/29/1127804606584.html
Editorial: Educated consumers
On Wednesday, Dr Nelson proposed taxpayer-funded vouchers to allow students with learning disabilities to attend private schools. It is a small suggestion but it can kick-start a much bigger debate.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16763728%5E601,00.html
Lazy kids may have learning disability
September 28, 2005 - 12:29PM
Children perceived as lazy at school may actually have a learning disability or anxiety disorder, an educational psychologist has said.
Linda Gilmore, of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and colleagues have studied 50 children aged seven to nine with poor motivation at school.
She found most had previously unrecognised learning disabilities, anxiety, attention disorders or, in a few cases, were assessed as being gifted.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Lazy-kids-may-have-learning-disability/2005/09/28/1127804518313.html
Parents angry at "airy fairy" curriculum
September 28, 2005 - 2:29PM
Primary school teachers are having to compensate for vague subject guidelines by re-writing curricula which could be affecting student education, parents warn.
Federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson released a report comparing primary school curricula in Australia and overseas.
It found countries like England, Singapore and Japan had clearer and more concise curriculum documents.
"What (the report authors) have done is compare the Australian primary school curriculum with the curriculum of countries like Japan and Singapore and California that are outstripping Australia's performance in primary school, particularly in mathematics and science," Dr Nelson told reporters in Sydney....
Dr Nelson also flagged the introduction of a voucher system for disabled students to make them more attractive to schools.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Disabled-may-get-education-vouchers/2005/09/28/1127804524217.html
Each worker with depression costs $10,000
October 12, 2005 - 12:06PM
An Australian worker with untreated depression costs his or her employer almost $10,000 a year in lost revenue, a business conference has been told.
The national depression initiative, beyondblue, said recent research revealed each employee who secretly or unknowingly suffered the mental illness cost $9,660 in sick days and poor productivity."
Chairman Jeff Kennett told the Australian Human Resources Institute it made good business sense to have a proactive plan to deal with the illness, which affects one in five Australians
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/each-worker-with-depression-costs-10000/2005/10/12/1128796562886.html
PM has conned workers: Family First MP
October 11, 2005 - 2:34AM
Prime Minister John Howard has conned Australian workers that meal breaks and paid public holidays will be protected under the government's industrial relations changes, Family First Senator Steve Fielding has said.
Details of the government's proposed workplace reforms show conditions such as public holidays, overtime, meal breaks and allowances can be negotiated away under new Australian Workplace Agreements.
"In the detail for the legislation that's coming up we can quite clearly see the PM has conned Australian workers," Senator Fielding told reporters in Canberra.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/IR-changes-bad-for-families-Beazley/2005/10/11/1128796477450.html
Special workers are no barrier to maintaining bottom line
October 6, 2005
Companies that give workers with disabilities a go can be successful as businesses, writes Tim Harcourt.
UNLIKE many famous Australian entrepreneurs such as Frank Lowy, John Symond and Richard Pratt, Marie Kuchenmeister is not a household name. However, Kuchenmeister has shown ingenuity in building a great business and helping her community.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theage.com.au/news/business/special-workers-are-no-barrier-to-maintaining-bottom-line/2005/10/05/1128191785275.html
Job find bonuses for single parents
Patricia Karvelas
September 30, 2005
THE Howard Government will pay big cash bonuses to job agencies that find part-time work for single parents and the disabled.
The generous funding, to be introduced under the Government's welfare reforms, is designed to ensure the agencies are happy with their new workload when they start taking on the traditionally hard-to-place new jobseekers.
The changes dramatically alter the strict rules that force job network providers to place people in full-time jobs that last for longer than 13 weeks before they qualify for taxpayer funds.
Employment Participation Minister Peter Dutton has decided to change this to allow agencies to get maximum payments for single parents and people with a disability who are found work for between 15 and 29 hours a week.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,16766662%5E2702,00.html
Disabled 'worse off' under changes
06oct05
DISABLED people could end up working for just $3 an hour under the Federal Government's controversial welfare-to-work plans, national welfare advocates said.
Legislation outlining the Government's plans, which include forcing some sole parents and disabled people to work while living on lower welfare payments, are due to be introduced to parliament this month.
Instead of receiving a pension, disabled people thought capable of between 15 and 29 hours of work a week will be pushed off their current pensions and onto the lower Newstart Allowance.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,16831223%5E1702,00.html
Catholic Welfare weighs in on IR debate
The director of Catholic Welfare Australia has told an interchurch welfare symposium that the Catholic Church has always deplored the treatment of employment as nothing more than a form of commercial contract, which he suggested is the basis of the Howard Government's industrial relations reforms.
For the rest of the article go to
http://www.cathnews.com/news/510/53.php
Reaching higher resource book: self-help guide for prospective students
This booklet was funded by a grant from the Western Australian Department of Employment, Education and Training and is designed to assist prospective university students with a disability to identify their future study needs. The publication includes information on goals, how to choose a university, student organisations, support services, financial assistance, career advice and services. Visit the website at
http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/information_for/students/disability/resources/reaching_higher
Disability in the workplace: a guide for employees with disabilities, their supervisors and colleagues
This publication was produced by the disability liaison officer and equal opportunity coordinator, Australian National University, Canberra. It provides legal and practical advice to people with disabilities to assist them to apply for work and to function in the workplace environment. The publication provides information on key questions such as what is a disability, employment programs and assistance information on specific disabilities and community support groups. See the website at
http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/resources_for_staff/disability_in_workplace.php
Apprenticeships for People with Disability
The Department of Education and Training (DET) has established New Apprenticeships Centres (DETNAC) throughout NSW to provide information, advice and support to people with disability and employers about apprentices with disability.
A New Apprenticeship combines structured training with practical 'hands on' learning, and can provide the basis of a career. DETNAC assist people with disability by providing information on the traineeship and apprenticeship system, organising public transport concessions, vocational training and living away from home assistance and linking them to organisations that will find a suitable employer. DETNAC assist employers to find and employ apprentices and organise the payment of Commonwealth incentives and subsides.
For more information contact DETNAC on 132026 or go to their website at www.detnac.com.au
New UK statistics show the class of first degree obtained by disabled HE students
The National Disability Team (NDT) has published the latest in a series of statistical tables that describe the participation of disabled students on UK Higher Education (HE) Institution HE courses.
The latest tables show the class of first degree obtained by disabled students for each academic year from 1994/5 to 2003/4. These tables are derived from data obtained from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and add to a growing list of statistical data on the NDT website.
The NDT statistics webpages can be viewed at: http://www.natdisteam.ac.uk/resources_statistics.html The new "classification of first degree" tables can be found in the "On Course Statistics" webpage at: http://www.natdisteam.ac.uk/resources_statistics_oncourse.html
http://www.australiantechnicalcolleges.gov.au/
Spotlight on Useful Resources:
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) is a web based information source that provides up to date, accurate and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities.
http://www.adcet.edu.au/
Australian Learning Disability Association
Through this site ALDA aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), their families, educators and the general public of Australia.
http://services.admin.utas.edu.au/alda/
Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD)
ANSWD is a student organisation, advocating, promoting, lobbying and campaigning on disability issues. We seek to achieve equality, access, and representation of students with disabilities in the tertiary education sector.
http://www.answd.com/
The Golden Stave Foundation Scholarships 2006 now open!
Thanks to the generous support of The Golden Stave Foundation and the ING Foundation ParaQuad NSW is now accepting applications for the 2006 Scholarships for young people with a spinal cord injury.
Aimed at easing the financial burden of obtaining skills in education, sport or recreation that can assist future income prospects, scholarships are available to students up to 30 years of age with a spinal cord injury.
The scholarships exist in the areas of education and sport/recreation.
For more information and to download an application form and scholarship guidelines go to http://www.paraquad.nsw.asn.au/page.asp?partid=216
Or contact ParaQuad NSW for more information on (02) 8741 5622 or email scholarships@paraquad.org.au .
Scholarship applications must be received by Friday 11th November 2005
Students with Arthritis
Alison Watson Memorial Award
The Foundation has established this award to provide educational assistance for young people with arthritis. The Award is for a young person whose study has been interrupted by arthritis and it aims to ensure that the student has the opportunity to continue with their chosen course of study and is given every chance to display his or her full potential. The Awards (up to $4000) are in memory of Alison Watson, an outstanding board member of the Foundation, who, despite much disability, fulfilled a life of achievement. The award is to be used for computer equipment, coaching fees, textbooks, etc.
Applications close on October 1st annually, however, this date is negotiable.
More Information can be obtained from:
The Arthritis Foundation of NSW
Phone: (02) 9683 1622 or 1-800 011 041 toll free
Email: info@arthritisnsw.org.au
Website: http://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/aboutus.htm#watson
Deafness Forum Scholarships for 2006.
The Scholarships are available to students planning to take further education in 2006 and are expressly designed to support students who are deaf or hearing impaired by contributing to ongoing costs for their tuition.
The Scholarship guidelines and application form can be downloaded from our webpage http://www.deafnessforum.org.au/scholarships.htm
Deadline for the applications to be received is Friday 6 January 2006.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact
Kirsten Preece
Policy & Project Officer
Deafness Forum of Australia
Tel: 02 6262 7808
TTY: 02 6262 7809
Website: www.deafnessforum.org.au www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) and Equity Scholarships Scheme (ESS)
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) paying $2080 a year for up to 4 years for education costs or $4161 a year for up to 4 years for accommodation costs if you relocated from a rural or regional area to attend University.
or
Equity Scholarships Scheme (ESS) paying $2000 a year for the duration of your degree for education costs or $4000 a year for the duration of your degree for accommodation costs.
If you have other educational disadvantages such as you are a sole parent or carer and/or you have a disability or long term illness, your chances of receiving a CLS or ESS are higher.
TO APPLY FOR A CLS OR ESS EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS GO TO:
http://www.uac.edu.au/equity/equityschols.html
also check your University website for information.
Closing date for CLS and ESS is 30 September 2005. There is also a late closing date of 30 November 2005.
2006 Vision Australia Further Education Bursaries
Vision Australia, formerly known as RVIB, RBS and other organisations (see below), is offering a bursary for post-secondary students who are blind or vision impaired. In 2006 Vision Australia will award up to 15 bursaries valued at up to $6000 for the purchase of adaptive equipment.
Who is eligible?
Students residing in Victoria, NSW or the ACT, who are blind or vision impaired and who are commencing first year tertiary studies in
2006 and who for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to participate in further education.
An application form is attached. Please pass on this information to anyone you think may be eligible.
Interested applicants should contact:
Renee Williamson
Tertiary Education Consultant
Tel: (03) 9520 5555 or 1300 847 466
Email: bursary@visionaustralia.org.au
The Application form is also available on the Vision Australia web site at: www.visionaustralia.org.au
Applications close Friday 21 October 2005.
DISABILITY AND EQUITY OFFICER
Full-time, Fixed term Appointment (until 30 July 2006)
EQUITY AND DISABILITY UNIT
ST PATRICK'S CAMPUS, FITZROY
Australian Catholic University is a public University open to all, with six campuses located in Brisbane, Sydney (2), Canberra, Melbourne and Ballarat.
Due to internal secondment, there is a need for an experienced disability and equity officer until the end of July 2006. This position coordinates the development and delivery of policies and services for students with disabilities across the University; and delivers those services on the Melbourne and Ballarat campuses. The position also develops and implements student access and equity policies and initiatives. We are seeking someone with a high level of interpersonal skills to work strategically and collaboratively to develop and implement our programs. Secondments from other institutions will be considered.
Full details of selection criteria are provided in the position information package obtainable by telephoning (02) 9701 4243 or emailing recruitment@acu.edu.au Specific enquiries may be directed to Liz Anderson on (03) 9953 3309.
Total remuneration $62,248 - $67,371 pa, including salary component $52,600 - $56,929 pa (HEW Level 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Applicants should demonstrate commitment to the specific mission and Catholic ethos of the institution.
Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the information package. Applications, including the names and contact details of three referees, should be received by Friday, the 21st of October 2005. Please quote 350VFOA
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Nelson’s comments further proof of VSU fiasco
Ending weeks of speculation and a year of disruption to universities, Minister Nelson’s comments in today’s Age confirm that voluntary student unionism legislation is unlikely to be implemented before 2007.
The impending enrolments for the 2006 academic year, the conflict with the requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act, the outcry from across the higher education sector, and the concerted efforts of many members of parliament and the Coalition have shown the recklessness of this legislation.
“It is clear that the legislation should never have been proposed and should now be abandoned,” said CAPA President Stephen Horton.
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations urges the Minister to use the delay to reconsider this appalling legislation. The concerns expressed over the past months will not disappear next year. University students will continue to need the advocacy, social engagement, orientation, international student support, subsidised childcare, catering, counselling, and sporting clubs that are provided by student organisations.
CAPA also applauds the integrity of those members of the Coalition who have consistently argued for the continuation of vital student services.
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Vol 1 No 11
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