In this episode Belinda Minne - Coordinator, Disability Inclusion, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews students Maddie and Tilly. Throughout the episode, Maddie and Tilly discuss what ableism is, their experiences with it and provide insights into how it can be overcome through education. This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: Lifeline - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ - 24 hour crisis support Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community - Call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) - or email https://deakin.edu.au Employee Wellbeing Service - Call 1300 687 327 (business hours) For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_8251brqi

In this episode Alcy Meehan - Student Equity Evaluation and Partnerships Officer, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interview students Maddie and Zach. Throughout the episode, Maddie and Zach, share their experiences of what it was like transitioning into tertiary education from a rural, regional and remote background. Maddie also provides insights into the supports available to students with a disability. And Zach discusses the role of mentoring as a student residential leader and the importance of creating social networks while studying. This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund If you would like to learn more about support for students with disability visit: https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/student-life-and-services/health-wellbeing-and-safety/hwb/disability-support To learn more about living on Res at Deakin visit https://accommodation.deakin.edu.au/ If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: Lifeline - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ - 24 hour crisis support Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: - Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email https://deakin.edu.au - Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours) For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_ih24p4l6

In this episode Peter Oslewski, Senior Manager Programs and Partnerships, within the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Deakin interviews Hannan Amin, a Training and Development Consultant at Good Shepherd. Hannan and Peter discuss drivers around financial distress and abuse, the current financial strain faced by many Australians, and provide insights into some of the resources available to our community to support financial wellbeing. Throughout this conversation, Hannan and Peter also cover what a Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) is and the importance of organisations within the community engaging with a program such as FIAP. If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: - 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit http://www.1800respect.org.au/ - Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email https://deakin.edu.au - Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours) This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund Support services mentioned by Hannan throughout the interview: Financial Independence Hub - https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodshep.org.au%2Fservices%2Ffih%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calcy.meehan%40deakin.edu.au%7C375e30065b014250fb6308db2101147a%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C638140060797707735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Kne75zz%2FjWdsvvxMG0pjEEKcYhVB9T%2Fgv6eHiTKvAGw%3D&reserved=0 - Call:1300 050 150* (Mon – Fri, 7am – 7pm ADST) - Email https://goodshep.org.au - *Interpreter services available 1800 RESPECT - https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1800respect.org.au%2Fviolence-and-abuse%2Fdomestic-and-family-violence&data=05%7C01%7Calcy.meehan%40deakin.edu.au%7C375e30065b014250fb6308db2101147a%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C638140060797707735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=z3cUIewRSOih5DDAmk9Ms5DS%2BoQxKt3rHTWSfmbwzhU%3D&reserved=0 - 1800 737 732 Additional programs - No Interest Loans Scheme (NILs) program - https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodshep.org.au%2Fservices%2Fnils%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calcy.meehan%40deakin.edu.au%7C375e30065b014250fb6308db2101147a%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C638140060797707735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3nVBjl%2B0WHLA8Fp1N%2BmkjKen3Ao%2F4gBB9P0sPn1ihg8%3D&reserved=0 FIAP - https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodshep.org.au%2Ffiap%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calcy.meehan%40deakin.edu.au%7C375e30065b014250fb6308db2101147a%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C638140060797707735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SsUbPUO8ZGY1towtaJsPsOlwQGkWO38JEs9Nut9%2FpPs%3D&reserved=0 Research & Advisory – Training - https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodshep.org.au%2Fservices%2Ftraining-and-advisory%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calcy.meehan%40deakin.edu.au%7C375e30065b014250fb6308db2101147a%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C638140060797707735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YkHAa1GudPLGCmyymKwIzS%2FOeEOsTjccpXv9DMexAJs%3D&reserved=0 National Debt Helpline - https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fndh.org.au%2F&data=05%7C01%7Calcy.meehan%40deakin.edu.au%7C375e30065b014250fb6308db2101147a%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C638140060797707735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qxKYCfUkdWlDDIHwgi7IIhE12wftxTW%2Ft6bhWahOXxo%3D&reserved=0 Contact a Financial Counsellor at 1800 007 007 For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_l8b4zk3w

In this episode Alcy Meehan - Student Equity Evaluation and Partnerships Officer, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews Sana and Muhammad. Sana and Muhummad are students at Deakin University and the president and secretary of the Deakin University Islamic Society (DUIS) respectively. Throughout the episode Sana and Muhummad provide listeners with a background on the meaning of Ramadan, when it takes places and also share some information on events the DUIS is running in Geelong throughout the observance. Ramadan Mubarak! To find out more about the Deakin University Islamic Society follow the links below: - https://www.dusa.org.au/clubs/islamic-society - https://www.instagram.com/duisgeelong/ - https://en-gb.facebook.com/DUISGeelong/ Please note: The university is closed throughout (7 April - 11 April). This includes no access to the multi faith / prayer rooms on campus during this time. This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_cxzhmegk

In this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews Elisabeth Lane from the Pride in Diversity Program, ACON. Elisabeth shares with listeners her long and sometimes challenging personal journey as she came out publicly as a transwoman. Elisabeth describes the support she received along the way, which at times came from unexpected places, and shares some of the simple and yet powerful actions we can take to show support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: - 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.au Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: - Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.au - Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours) This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit:https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_zcyseba2

For closed captions visit: https://video.deaIn this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews University Librarian, Hero Macdonald. Hero discusses the importance of inclusive language and kindly shares their experience being non-binary and a member of a rainbow family. Hero highlights some challenges and barriers currently faced within the community for a person who is non-binary. They also provide some advice to listeners who are questioning their own gender or sexual identity. If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: - 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.au Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: - Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.au - Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours) This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundkin.edu.au/media/t/1_xz630laf For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_9n3ma8ky

In this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews our Acting Executive Dean Arts and Education, Associate Professor Meghan Kelly. Meghan kindly shares with us some of her insights on parenting a transchild, being a member of a rainbow family, and the joys and challenges within her family dynamics. Meghan also highlights how these issues may not be so different from what other parents and families may experience. It is everyone’s responsibility to learn about the experiences of transgender members of our community and do what we can to ensure all people are safe and valued, regardless of their gender identity. If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: - 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.au Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: - Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.au - Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours) This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_qtjeuh7z

In this episode Thea Vakidis (Coordinator, Inclusion Programs, DEI, Deakin) interviews Deakin University’s Dean of Students, Professor Lisa Hanna. Throughout the conversation Lisa shares with us her journey of moving overseas to work in Australia, what her role as Dean of Students entails and provides some advice for leaders. International Women’s Day (IWD) held on the 8th March annually, is an opportunity for all to embrace and cultivate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to celebrate the achievements of women. This year’s UN theme, https://unwomen.org.au/get-involved/international-womens-day/ highlights the need to crack the code to gender equality thought leveraging inclusive technologies, embracing disruptive innovation and ensuring access to education – to combat generational and systemic gender-based discrimination embedded in our cultural bias. This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_9kvmdtv6

Our podcast today highlights World Access to Higher Education Day, which is taking place this year on the 17 November. This episode is hosted by Leanna Kotsakis a Partnership Officer within the Deakin Engagement and Access Program (also known as DEAP) which is part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team at Deakin University. You will be hearing from guests Jemma and Nathanael two Deakin students who are Mentors of DEAP (MoD’s for short). MoD’s are a key part of the DEAP team, working with high school students to build aspiration and instil confidence to support them in decision making about their future, breaking down the socioeconomic barriers around access to education. This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/vision-and-values/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/student-access-and-equity/deakin-engagement-and-access-program https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_tzfokq45

In this episode hosted by Dr Lee FitzRoy (Coordinator - Sexual Harm and Prevention, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Deakin) we hear from Dr John Fox, Lecturer, Social Work, School of Health and Social Development and Matthew Constable, Senior Executive Officer, Deakin Research. This episode focuses on the important role of male leaders in building, maintaining and role modelling respectful, safe and inclusive work and study environments. If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732(24/7) or www.1800respect.org.au Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email: safercommunity@deakin.edu.au Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (BH) For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_ti4vunsl