21 episodes

Join us for thought-provoking conversations on matters relating to diversity, equity and inclusion with members of the Deakin community and beyond.

This podcast is brought to you by the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Deakin University.

Please note, the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are the individual's own and do not reflect the view of Deakin University or affiliated organisations.

Respect. Belong. Thrive‪.‬ Deakin University

    • Education

Join us for thought-provoking conversations on matters relating to diversity, equity and inclusion with members of the Deakin community and beyond.

This podcast is brought to you by the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Deakin University.

Please note, the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are the individual's own and do not reflect the view of Deakin University or affiliated organisations.

    Turning lived experience into activism and advocacy - a conversation with Sylvie Leber

    Turning lived experience into activism and advocacy - a conversation with Sylvie Leber

    In this episode, Rhiannon Tanner (Coordinator, Primary Prevention, DEI, Deakin University) interviews Sylvie Leber about her activism and her pioneering efforts in sexual harm response and prevention. The conversation delves into the evolution of approaches to sexual harm response and prevention over the decades, reflecting on challenges, significant moments, and an ongoing commitment to social justice.
    If any of the content within the podcast 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)Should you have any questions or feedback about this episode, please email us on respect@deakin.edu.au.
    For closed captions visit: https://deakin.au.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=08c6726a-48a0-4764-ad2e-b15e0022b6ce 

    • 22 min
    Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 2

    Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 2

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to this two-part Respect Belong Thrive episode with Deakin Residential Services (DRS). Deakin Residential Services provides accommodation to over 2,500 Deakin students across four campuses. In part 2 of this episode series, we explore how DRS fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity from the perspective of Residential Leader and psychology student, Michael Killen.

    • 21 min
    Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 1

    Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 1

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to this two-part Respect Belong Thrive episode with Deakin Residential Services (DRS). Deakin Residential Services provides accommodation to over 2,500 Deakin students across four campuses. In part 1 of this episode series, we explore how DRS fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity from the perspective of Student Experience and Engagement Manger, Sam Johnstone.

    • 25 min
    Women in Science with Zoe Brittain and Brooke Jensen

    Women in Science with Zoe Brittain and Brooke Jensen

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to a Respect Belong Thrive episode: Women in Science with Zoe Brittain and Brooke Jensen. Zoe and Brooke are STEM students and In2science mentors at Deakin, and this episode delves into their journeys as STEM mentors and discusses the importance of strong female role models in STEM fields.

    • 35 min
    Transgender identities with PhD candidate Ollie Cook

    Transgender identities with PhD candidate Ollie Cook

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to a Respect Belong Thrive episode: Transgender Identities, featuring Ollie Cook (they/them), a third-year PhD candidate in the School of Social Sciences. They are a non-binary, trans person whose research interest is in gender, sexuality, queerness, and trans studies with a background in sociology. 

    • 27 min
    What is ableism and how can we overcome it with Maddie and Tilly.

    What is ableism and how can we overcome it with Maddie and Tilly.

    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-bankhttps://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundIf any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: Lifeline 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/24 hour crisis supportBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer CommunityCall 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm)or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.auEmployee Wellbeing ServiceCall 1300 687 327 (business hours)For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_8251brqi

    • 35 min

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