Positive Futures Expo 2010

IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY, LEARNING DIFFICULTY
MEDICAL or MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION…COME ALONG & JOIN IN

22 June 2010             10am – 5pm

The Playford Civic Centre
10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth

• Guest Speaker – the Hon Kelly Vincent MLC
• Information stalls on Education, Employment and Training Opportunities
• Entertainment from ‘The Harmony of Hearts and Minds Choir'
• Free BBQ Lunch, morning tea and water
• Workshops to assist people access further Education & Employment opportunities, and what you need to know about future prospects.

 Please let us know if you have any access requirements, such as Assistive hearing devices;

Auslan Interpreters; large print, Braille and electronic versions of resources etc available upon request.

RSVP by Friday June 11th 2010

Contact:
Jenny - (08) 8302 5444
Maria - (08) 8256 0183

Thinking about exams??

It's week 10 and the countdown to exams is on...

• Make sure you look up your exams on the exam timetable,
• Check out this link for tips on succeeding in exams.
• Experiencing exam anxiety or depression? Then have a read here...

Do you need Alternative Exam Arrangements for Mid- Year Exams?

If yes, and you DO NOT have an Access Plan in place or it is not current, please note that the final date for agreed exam adjustments is Wednesday 19th May 2010. In order to develop your Access Plan you will need to provide appropriate documentation from your treating practitioner and then schedule an appointment with a Disability Adviser in the Learning and Teaching Unit on your campus.
If yes, and you have a CURRENT Access Plan with exam arrangements that have been agreed then this information will be automatically forwarded to the Exams Office and arranged. If you need any changes to your Access Plan or exam adjustments please contact the LTU no later than Wednesday 19th May.

Regards,
Disability Services

Mental illness @ Uni - A Survey

Do you have a psychotic, mood or anxiety disorder that has been diagnosed by your GP or Psychiatrist?

Have you completed or currently completing at least one course in either study period 2 or 5?


Are you over the age of 18?


Research is being undertaken by a UniSA Doctoral Student into the experiences of university students with mental illnesses. It is hoped that this research will provide information to further assist students to succeed in higher education where a mental illness is present.

I am seeking students to complete an online survey about their university experiences. If you are willing to complete the survey, please use the following hyperlink http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/TellUS2/SurveyForm.asp?ID=7212.

If you wish to enquire further about this research please email Naomi Blake on naomi.blake@unisa.edu.au .

Should you wish to discuss the research project further you can contact: Dr Helen Cameron by email Helen.Cameron@unisa.edu.au or Dr Nicole Moulding on Nicole.Moulding@unisa.edu.au

This project has been approved by the University of South Australia’s Human Research Ethics Committee. If you have any ethical concerns about the project or questions about your rights as a participant please contact the Executive Officer of this Committee. Tel: +61 8 8302 3118; Email: vicki.allen@unisa.edu.au