An interactive workshop for people living with disability to learn facilita...
A news item from the Disability Services team 🙂 It is a training event for people living with disability. I have reproduced the information from […]
Disability News
Let's talk about 'fitness for placement'
I did a presentation yesterday to Dietetics students about to head out on their work placements. Heading out on placement is an exciting, if not […]
Sir Charles Bright Scholarship Trust - for students with disability
This just came through to me from the Disability team. It refers to some scholarships available for students with disabilities or medical conditions. Dear Colleagues […]
Footpath works - implications for students with disability
Mayanthi, one of the Disability Advisors sent this through to me. Of particular note for students with disability. This is a cut and paste of […]
Health, Counselling and Disability Services Opening Hours During Break
The end of the year is nigh! Whatever your predictions for 2020 (zombie apocalypse, searing 44ÂşC days, the return of the colour orange), you may […]
Some changes afoot at the health service - IMPORTANT
Howdy all, I wrote in a previous post on some changes that are happening here at the Health Service. I wanted to provide a more […]
We're looking for Uni Access Volunteers
Looking for Uni Access Volunteers Are you interested in volunteering at Flinders to develop your professional skills and experience? Want to get 80 points towards your […]
Our lift is getting replaced - what this means for you
There are a bunch of building activities going on around Car Park 1 and the Student Centre (where Health, Counselling and Disability Services reside) commencing […]
Stepping Into Internship Applications are now open - deadline extended
Liz from Careers sent this through. Of interest to students with disability. Update: deadline has been extended to the 13th October. Good afternoon colleagues, The […]
Quick update re: alternative exam arrangements
Students who require alternative exam conditions on the basis of a medical condition, a disability, pregnancy or breastfeeding requirements need to apply for alternative arrangements […]
Disability relevant news re: work in Flinders Laneway and Breezeway
There are two projects occurring in these areas over the coming weeks: 1. A refresh of the Flinders Laneway which includes pavement painting, gardening works […]
Bouncing back after an episode of mental ill health
I write most of the guides that live in our self-help library. Whilst I enjoy writing and updating them, there is something special about working […]
Disability Rights Advocacy Service (DRAS) starting new service
Carmen from the Disability Services team sent me the following. I’ve edited it slightly from the original email we received. The Disability Rights Advocacy Service […]
State Theatre's Disability Access Program - 2019
So Anu, who is the Disabilities Officer, sent me this which I suspect might be of interest to some students. Turns out that the State […]
Pathways Beyond Uni - 30th Sept
Give yourself an edge when looking for employment A workshop for students who have a medical or mental health condition, autism or a disability Join […]
Pathways Beyond Uni - Career Workshop for Students with Disability
An update from my Disability Advisor Colleagues 🙂 Pathways Beyond Uni Monday 30th September The Studio, behind Grind and Press – see campus map 11am […]
Exams - Important Date
Friday 4th October is the last day to request alternative exam arrangements. If your health condition, disability or learning disability impacts on exams and you would […]
Disability Lived Experience Workshops
This rocked up in my inbox today. Of interest to students with disability. Call for people with a disability interested in sharing their views on […]
Welcome to Anu
I recently had the privilege of meeting FUSA’s new Disabilities Officer. I would like to welcome Anu to the role and please read below for […]
Career Updates
Starting to think about getting that professional job after uni? Check out the following links and resources: For connecting with new job opportunities, USEP are […]
IT Summer Internship with SAAB
Are you studying final year IT? Do you have a disability, learning disability, medical condition or mental health condition? If you said yes to both […]
Looking for Student Representatives
The Disability and Access Committee (DAC) is a forum for disability inclusion and projects within Flinders University. This committee advises University Executives on access and […]
Golden Key Honour
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Stuart, a Flinders Uni student who received an invitation into the Golden Key Honour Society. What are you […]
Intimacy and Disability
New research has just been completed by one of Flinders’ University’s PhD Candidates, Darryl Sellwood. Darryl recently presented the findings of his research around people […]