Respect. Belong. Thrive.

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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.

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

    04/26/2024

    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
  2. Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 2

    02/28/2024

    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
  3. Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 1

    02/28/2024

    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.

    26 min
  4. Women in Science with Zoe Brittain and Brooke Jensen

    02/02/2024

    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
  5. Transgender identities with PhD candidate Ollie Cook

    11/09/2023

    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.

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

    05/30/2023

    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
  7. The student experience navigating supports and transitioning into university life with Maddie and Zach.

    05/02/2023

    The student experience navigating supports and transitioning into university life with Maddie and Zach.

    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-bankhttps://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundIf 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-supportTo 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: Lifeline13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/24 hour crisis supportBeyond Blue1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.auEmployee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_ih24p4l6

    38 min
  8. Delving into drivers of financial distress and the importance of community services and organisations providing support with Hannan Amin.

    03/29/2023

    Delving into drivers of financial distress and the importance of community services and organisations providing support with Hannan Amin.

    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 www.1800respect.org.auDeakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.auEmployee 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-fundSupport services mentioned by Hannan throughout the interview: Financial Independence Hubhttps://goodshep.org.au/services/fih/Call:1300 050 150* (Mon – Fri, 7am – 7pm ADST)Email fih@goodshep.org.au*Interpreter services available1800 RESPECThttps://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/domestic-and-family-violence1800 737 732Additional programs No Interest Loans Scheme (NILs) programhttps://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/FIAP https://goodshep.org.au/fiap/Research & Advisory – Training https://goodshep.org.au/services/training-and-advisory/National Debt Helpline https://ndh.org.au/Contact a Financial Counsellor at 1800 007 007For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_l8b4zk3w

    29 min
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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.

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