Study Period Break and Exam arrangements

This is your last weekend before SP5 starts up again...
If you haven't had the chance to do something fun and refreshing, why not visit a museum or art gallery this weekend?
Or visit some of Adelaide's many attractions...
Or you could start working your way through 1001 Children's books to read before you grow up...

Next week (week 9) is the last week to make any changes to your exams arrangements. If your disability or medical condition impacts on your exams and you need to negotiate adjustments, contact a Disability Adviser before Friday 5th October.

Research Study - Volunteers with Diabetes Required
Volunteers with diabetes (type 1 and 2) are required for a study into the effect of nutrition education on food intake. A $50 Coles Myer Voucher will be given to eligible participants.

Achieving Career Success & Placement Grants

Forum: Achieving Career Success with a Disability
This is an event for all university students with disability, mental health, medical conditions and learning disabilities to provide information about career pathways. Find out more about practical career strategies and programs to give you an edge in a tough job market.• Comprehensive workshop discussing disclosure – when, how and practical tips for disclosing a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability.
• Hear from a recent Graduate with a disability about their job seeking experiences.
• Ask the Panel: industry representatives from public and private sectors ready to answer your questions.
• Lunch provided

Date: Friday 12th October 2012
Time: 11:45am - 3:30pm
Venue: Bradley Forum, 5th Floor, Hawke Building, City West campus
Wheelchair access via lift
Register by 4th October 2012 (space is limited)
login to UniSA CareerHub and search events “Forum: Achieving Career Success with a Disability”

ABC Ramp Up News
A COAG report comparing disability statistics across Australia found that there was no statistically significant increase in employment rates for people with disability between 2003 and 2006. Tom Bridge is not surprised. View article

Student Placement Grants
To see if you are eligible for a grant to assist financially while you are on placement, have a look here.

'Stepping Into' Internships, R U OK Day and a Research Study

Apply for 'Stepping Into... Summer 2012/2013'.
Paid Internship Opportunities for the Summer Break.
See the website for more information: http://www.and.org.au/pages/stepping-into...-2012.html

R U OK Day
This was held yesterday, but it's not too late to ask someone how they are really going... R U OK Day is dedicated to inspiring all people of all backgrounds to regularly ask each other ‘Are you ok?'

By raising awareness about the importance of connection and providing resources throughout the year, the R U OK? Foundation aims to prevent isolation by empowering people to support each other through life's ups and downs.
Research Study Looking for Participants
Kerry Arrow, a student from RMIT University is completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Kerry is looking for participants for her research study, see below:

"For my doctoral thesis I designed an online group therapy program (MoodGroup) for the treatment of depression in Australian adults.

We are seeking participants for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of MoodGroup. The program runs for 9 weeks and 6-8 participants per group meet in an online classroom for two hours each week. The groups are facilitated by provisional psychologists and the content is derived from cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Participants are also required to undertake readings and home practice activities.
Further information about MoodGroup can be found here: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/RMIT%20News/Newsroom/News/Media%20Releases/by%20date/Aug/Wed%2029/Online%20depression%20therapy%20participants%20sought
You can also access the webpage here: www.rmit.edu.au/psychology/moodgroup

If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact me on moodgroup@rmit.edu.au or kerry.arrow@student.rmit.edu.au.
Kind regards,
Kerry Arrow"

Paralympics ...

Paralympics Success
Australia is ringing up the gold medals and at the halfway point of the Paralympics is at fourth place on the medal tally. The head of the Paralympic team says the success is no accident.View article

Two UniSA Students at Paralympics
View article

Inspiring the Next Generation
As they strive for gold in London our Paralympians play the important role of inspiring the next generation of Paralympians to triumph over adversity.
View article...

Can Some Prosthetics give athletes an advantage?
After his upset in the 200 metres Paralympic final, South Africa's Oscar Pistorious criticised the length of the prosthetics used by his competitor. But what sort of an advantage can athletes get with different prosthetic limbs?View article...