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Post : Australian universities need to be more age-friendly — what does that look like in practice?
Jed Montayre, Alphia Possamai-Inesedy and Yenna Salamonson Western Sydney University Originally published on The Conversation 11 June 2021 Longevity and healthy ageing programs worldwide have embraced the slogan “adding life to years”. Ageing well is driven by a combination of factors, including lifelong education and civic participation. That points to the need to promote age-friendliness in higher […]
14 June 2021
General, Mature age
Post : June issue of ‘Equity Insights’ eNews out now!
The May/June issue of NCSEHE Equity Insights is now available online. This month’s newsletter showcases recently published NCSEHE research as well as updates on ongoing projects, and introduces the NCSEHE-led National Regional University Centres Network. May was a big month for webinars, with NCSEHE hosting and participating in events including National Careers Week and the […]
3 June 2021
General
Post : Are you involved in disability support/careers?
Share your experience with us via an online survey, interview or discussion forum. Survey Click here to access the Participant Information Sheet with details about the survey. Click above to start the survey (approx. time required 20min). Interview We will be conducting interviews via WebEx (a platform similar to Zoom). If you would prefer a […]
21 May 2021
Disability, General
Post : Are you a student at university, TAFE or VET who identifies as having disability?
Share your experience with us via an online survey, interview or discussion forum. Survey Click here to access the Participant Information Sheet with details about the survey. Click above to start the survey (approx. time required 20min). Interview We will be conducting interviews via WebEx (a platform similar to Zoom). If you would prefer a phone […]
21 May 2021
Disability, General
Post : Are you a parent/carer of a student with disability?
Share your experience with us via an online survey, interview or discussion forum. Survey Click here to access the Participant Information Sheet with details about the survey. Click above to start the survey (approx. time required 20min). Interview We will be conducting interviews via WebEx (a platform similar to Zoom). If you would prefer a phone […]
21 May 2021
Disability, General
Post : National Career Development Learning Hub for students with disability
The National Careers Institute has funded a project to investigate best practice career support for students with disability with the aim of establishing the first dedicated national Career Development Learning (CDL) Hub for students with disability. The CDL Hub will include an accessible range of freely available resources and practical examples of programs that address […]
21 May 2021
Disability, Featured, General
Post : National Careers Week webinar — Careers and student equity: Key influencers and careers advice for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
As part of National Careers Week, the NCSEHE hosted a virtual event on Friday 21 May 2021, showcasing major NCSEHE-commissioned research on key influencers and careers advice for equity students. Overview In 2019, the NCSEHE commissioned four large-scale projects to improve access to information about higher education study options, pathways, and careers for disadvantaged students […]
8 April 2021
General
Post : Who cares wins: Student carers bring untapped potential to higher education
A new La Trobe University report recommends a strengths-based approach to supporting university student carers, harnessing their unique skills and attributes to benefit themselves and their peers. The research, funded by the NCSEHE and led by Lisa Andrewartha from the Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research (CHEEDR), found the challenges of caring responsibilities […]
23 March 2021
Featured, General
Post : Higher Education and the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005
The Australian Government has released the final report of the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (“the Standards”). The Standards are designed to give students with disability the same opportunities and choices as students without disability. They currently extend from preschool to university and have been reviewed every five years since their […]
18 March 2021
Disability, Featured
Post : ‘A lot of us can relate to struggling to keep on top of everything.’ This is what mature-age students need from online higher education
Written by Ameena Leah Payne, Swinburne University of Technology Originally published on The Conversation 12 March 2021 “I completed high school 20 years ago and wanted a ‘little break’ before furthering my study. That ‘little break’ was extended as my family grew. Life happened, and I never quite found the right time to keep my […]
12 March 2021
Mature age