Latest news, research and events from the Melbourne Disability Institute at the University of MelbourneCongratulations to the recipients of the Melbourne Disability Institute's Disability Research Fellowships! We are looking forward to working together with Rae and Yi over the next three years to develop a multi year, multi project program of work across both the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Australian Disability Strategy. They will join a community of academics and experts working together at the University of Melbourne to strengthen the evidence base and inform future research, policy and practice in this dynamic area. Both Rae and Yi bring to MDI a wide range of experiences and outstanding skills and expertise. We are very lucky to have them join the team! Please check out the MDI website to learn more about their previous work - and stay tuned for updates as their fellowships progress. News, Upcoming Events and Activities RSVP for the 2023 Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Oration on Health hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Keran Howe is a national leader in the fields of disability, violence prevention, women's health and human rights. Drawing on her lived experience and extensive policy and practice work, Keran is recognised for her advocacy in changing the landscape for women with disability. The annual oration, which will be held on 7 March at 5:30 pm, honours the life and work of Priscilla Kincaid-Smith AC CBE, who was the first female professor at the University of Melbourne. Please use the link below to read more about this event and to RSVP. Opening the Door Project - Rights and Inclusion Australia New Chapter! The Lives We Lead In this brand new chapter, we learn about what is possible when people with disability are given the right support to find a home of their own. We encourage you to check out the videos and photo stories using the link below! New Research from the University of Melbourne Sun, Sand and Surf: Benefits, Elements and Pathways to Accessible Beaches MDI was proud to support this project through a community-based research grant in 2019. You can read more about the research and the findings using the link below. Designing Learning Spaces for Diversity, Inclusion and Participation – Pilot Project MDI was proud to support this project through a seed funding grant in 2020. You can read more about the research process and outcomes on our website using the link below. Impact of COVID-19 remote learning on Victorian students with disability MDI was proud to support this project through a seed funding grant in 2020. Disability and Screen Work in Australia: Report for Industry 2023 MDI was proud to support this project through a community-based research grant in 2021. MDI has a new office location on the University of Melbourne Campus! The office needs some changes before it meets all our needs. While we are waiting for those to be finished, we will continue to divide our time between coming to campus and working remotely. Stay tuned for more updates about our progress and in the meantime, please reach out with any questions via our email address: md-i@unimelb.edu.au. Find out about opportunities and events that are happening in the community below. Interested in promoting your event, sharing a job posting, research opportunity or another item of interest? Send the details through to md-i@unimelb.edu.au. |