Inclusive Futures Disability Research Writing Competition 2024

🌟 Celebrating Inclusive Futures and Outstanding Research! 🌟

On this International Day of People with Disability, we’re thrilled to announce the winner of the Inclusive Futures Disability Research Writing Competition 2024—a celebration of research that reimagines a world where disability is no barrier.

Judges' Choice Winner:

Ms Casey Doherty, University of Nevada, Reno, USA
Her paper, Reimagining Protest: Artivism in the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Community, demonstrates how art and activism intersect to drive inclusion and understanding. Casey’s compelling narrative and accessible communication earned her the AUD$500 prize and a feature in our annual digital compendium.

✨ Short-listed entrants:

• Mrs Rhonda Beggs, Metro South Health
• Ms Belinda Coleman, RMIT / Aurecon
• Sarah Fulton, Redland Hospital, Metro South Health
• Dr Catherine Maitland, Australian Disability Network
• Mrs Laura Ryan, University of Queensland
• Dr Rebecca Soole, University of Queensland
• Ms Jane Wardlaw, University of Tasmania
• Mrs Louise White, Autism Centre of Excellence, Griffith University
  
  

Communicating complex research in an accessible way, is a challenging but essential skill. This competition highlights the importance of not only advancing academic knowledge, but also ensuring it reaches those who can benefit most.

We encourage all participants to continue honing their communication skills alongside their research. Accessible storytelling is a powerful tool for driving understanding and advancing disability inclusion.

A heartfelt thank you to all entrants for their impactful contributions. Together, we’re breaking barriers and building a more inclusive future. 💡

We would like to thank our sponsor The Hopkins Centre, who kindly donated the prize money, and our esteemed judges Dr Talitha Kingsmill, Dr Monique Lewis, Dr Faith Valencia-Forrester, Lisa Cox, Sara Shams and our moderator Delena Amsters.

Interested in next year’s competition? Learn more about how your research could make a difference!

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