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  • Inclusive Futures Disability Research Writing Competition 2024

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    🌟 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.

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    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.


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    ✨ 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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    Visit our Inclusive Futures Hub to read the Judges’ Choice and short listed entries.

    https://inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au/inclusive-futures-research-writing-competition

    For more information email: inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au



  • ARMS: Strategies for Accessible and Inclusive Research Development Workshops

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    A black and white photo of Dr Maretta Mann and Dr Noni Creasey standing in front of their PowerPoint presentation, which has the title Strategies for Accessible and Inclusive Research Development Workshops.Dr Maretta Mann (Griffith University) and Dr Noni Creasey (University of Queensland) at the ARMS Annual Convention.

    Last week, Inclusive Futures team member Dr Maretta Mann, together with Dr Noni Creasey from the University of Queensland (UQ), presented “Disability Inclusive Research Management” at the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) annual convention in Darwin (#ARMS24).


    The presentation gave an overview of disability in Australia, and introduced the terms accessibility, inclusion and belonging in the context of a research organisation.

    The presenters shared some practical strategies for including people with disability in research development activities. The benefits for inclusive research management range from supporting pathways for academics in your own research institution to contributions to a more equitable and just society. Why wouldn’t anyone want to do that?!

    The talk was well received by research managers from other universities being inspired to adopt disability inclusive practice in their own settings. If you would like to know more, please contact our team!

    Find out more about hosting Inclusive and Accessible Events and access our Inclusive Events Checklist: https://inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au/inclusive-and-accessible-events

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    inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au