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Check out the latest newsworthy and noteworthy things happening with Inclusive Futures, our partners and colleagues, and anything else you will need to know. We regularly add stories, grant opportunities, and announcements here. If you have something to share, please email inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au

Check out the latest newsworthy and noteworthy things happening with Inclusive Futures, our partners and colleagues, and anything else you will need to know. We regularly add stories, grant opportunities, and announcements here. If you have something to share, please email inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au

  • Introducing our Industry Advisory Board

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    INCLUSIVE FUTURES: REIMAGINING DISABILITY - INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD

    Griffith Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability (IFRD) Industry Advisory Board is a rare collective of amazing leaders, influencers and achievers in business, industry, and society. The Board’s role is to advise on strategic direction and identify and review sustainability pathways and opportunities for growth and influence.

    They are passionate about extending the Beacon’s work into industry, by connecting our cutting-edge research and researchers with real-world commercial possibilities, applications, and solutions.

    The Advisory Board members are mentors, connectors, and supporters, they help grow researcher’s skills, networks and impacts by providing personalised guidance, introductions, resources, and feedback.

    They listen to the needs and challenges of both sides and help the researchers find and seize commercial opportunities and industry to connect and engage with our researchers and programs.

    They also create and oversee their own industry projects that combine and leverage the expertise, research and capabilities across different researchers and IFRD research specialities, which deliver innovative and practical products and services for the disability sector and into industry.

    Headshot images of our Industry Advisory Board, in order from top left to right, as per the caption below. This graphic also has the Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability logo positioned bottom right corner.

    Our incredible team of Industry Advisors include:


    For more information, contact:

    Morris Misel, Board Chair

    m.misel@griffith.edu.au


  • Griffith University Disability Scholars Research Scholarship

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    A colour image of diverse students and students with disability at Griffith University Logan Campus.


    Education is more than a privilege; it’s a pathway to success.

    Griffith’s Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability research alliance is committed to supporting students with disability to achieve their educational aspirations.

    To this end, we are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a student with a permanent disability to undertake a HDR program at Griffith University in 2024.

    The Griffith University Disability Scholar Research Scholarship provides a stipend of AUD $32,192 (2023 rate, indexed annually) — paid as a fortnightly stipend, to support a commencing candidate of exceptional research potential, who has a permanent disability and who may have experienced educational disadvantage, while they undertake a higher degree research program at Griffith University.

    In addition to the usual research allowance allocated to HDR candidates to support the cost of their research period, a GUDSRS awardee is provided an additional research support allowance of up to $6,000 for the entirety of a Doctoral Program (or a pro rata amount for a Masters Research program) to support research related costs associated with a disability.

    This scholarship is available for international onshore and domestic students.

    Apply before 5 September for intake 1, 2024.

    https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/inclusive-futures-reimagining-disability

    For more information contact:

    Griffith Graduate Research School

    Phone: 07 373 53817
    Email: hdr-scholarship@griffith.edu.au
    Web: Griffith Graduate Research School

  • Living Well: Promoting adherence to stroke secondary prevention behaviours by imparting behaviour change skills

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    NATIONAL STROKE WEEK 7-13 August 2023

    An infographic with text and small line icons: “The risk of a second stroke can be reduced by making changes to some key health behaviours. This includes eating healthily, engaging in regular physical activity, managing medications correctly, moderating alcohol intake, and quitting smoking. By focusing on these areas, stroke survivors can significantly improve their health and decrease the likelihood of experiencing another stroke.” At bottom the graphic includes the logos from the Stroke Foundation, Griffith University and Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability


    Living Well: Promoting adherence to stroke secondary prevention behaviours by imparting behaviour change skills (GU ref no: 2022/308)

    National Stroke Week 2023 encourages the community to fight stroke together, so that you and your loved ones can continue to enjoy life during and after recovery.

    Fighting stroke together aims to bring people together to share knowledge, support and resources to help prevent strokes form occurring and to aid in the recovery process for those who have experienced stroke.

    People who have had a stroke are at a higher risk of having another stroke.

    Making healthy changes can help reduce this risk, but not everyone gets the right support after they leave the hospital. That's why National Stroke Foundation, along with experts at Griffith University, developed "Living Well After Stroke".

    This program teaches stroke survivors how to manage their own health by helping them make changes to their behaviour like eating more healthily, increasing physical activity, and taking medications regularly.

    The intervention is expected to improve patients' healthy behaviours and teach them how to make further changes independently. The goal is that this program will help prevent recurrent stroke and transform how we care for stroke patients in Australia.


    Chief Investigator:

    Professor Kyra Hamilton, Director, Health and Psychology Innovations (HaPI), School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University


    Co Investigators:

    Professor Joy Parkinson - ACU, Dr Stephanie Smith – Stroke Foundation & Griffith University, Tom Caitens, Andrea Sanders and Dr Lisa Murphy – Stroke Foundation


    Get involved or find out more:

    https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/prevention-programs/living-well-after-stroke


    Contact:
    Professor Kyra Hamilton

    kyra.hamilton@griffith.edu.au

    or

    Dr Stephanie Smith

    Living Well After Stroke Coordinator

    Stroke Foundation

    ssmith@strokefoundation.org.au


    Visit our websites:

    HaPI Lab: hapiresearchlab.com

    Stroke Foundation: https://strokefoundation.org.au



  • Design Cafe Pilot

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    DESIGN CAFÉ PILOT

    Co-designing solutions people want and need

    Last Saturday, 22 July at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus, “Design Lab” Lead - Mathew McShane delivered our first Inclusive Futures Design Café Pilot program.

    A montage of colour photos from the Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Design Cafe Pilot program, with Photo 1 (top left) showing the guest speakers including Matt McShane, a wheelchair user, paralympian and program lead on the far right, Photo 2 (top right) attendees sitting in groups around a large table participating in co-design activities, Photo 3 (bottom) all attendees assembled outside Griffith University ADaPT building on the Gold Coast, all smiling together for a group photo.

    The Design Cafe is a community building and technological engagement project that brings together engineers, designers, and occupational therapists with people with disability, to explore engineering and technology solutions to challenges people face every day.

    Together with people who have lived experience, the program put forward new, co-created solutions for development, and thus provided valuable enhancements to people’s lives.

    “We had an amazing opportunity to collaborate on inclusive designs during this event, truly embracing the essence of co-design. It was remarkable to directly learn from users and understand their unique challenges, while actively involving them in the design process. Such involvement has often been overlooked when designing for disability, but this event showcased a refreshing approach to human-centred design.”

    A montage of colour images from our Design Cafe Pilot held at Griffith University in the ADaPT building, Gold Coast. Image 1: Researcher Sam Canning notes down on butchers paper ideas devised by the group, 2: A participant shares his ideas for co-design, 3: The Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Team Jo Kek-Pamenter, Maretta Mann, Bek Barker together with Design Cafe Lead Matt McShane, a Paralympic basketball and wheelchair user, 4: Participants sit at a table brainstorming ideas, 5: Matt McShane addresses the Design Cafe cohort, 6: Members of the ADaPT engineering team standing and smiling for the camera.

    For more information on future Design Cafés, please contact:

    Matt McShane

    m.mcshane@griffith.edu.au, or


    Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability

    inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au


  • Inclusive Futures competes in the Gold Coast Marathon

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    Congratulations to the Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and Griffith University staff, students and ambassadors with disability who competed in the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon this weekend.


    A shout out to several members of our team who powered home to the finishing line in their respective races:


    Katie standing next to Running Guide Simon. Both smiling and showing their finisher’s medals.

    Katie standing next to Running Guide Simon. Both smiling and showing their finisher’s medals.


    KATIE KELLY OAM PLY & SIMON FOSTER

    Inclusive Futures Engagement Council and Gold Medalist para-triathlete (Rio 2016 Paralympics) Katie Kelly and her amazing guide Simon ran a powerful race together in the full marathon 42.2km (F45-49) today with a time of 3:47:56 – Congratulations Katie and Simon!!! We are in awe of not only your combined endurance and stamina, but your incredible teamwork!


    “Today I could run because of people like Simon. A father of two, with his own business, he found time to train with me on the weekends and run today. That’s community at its best. And today despite the challenges of running with less than 5-degree vision, I felt free. I was reminded again why we must always stay focussed on celebrating what we can do today.” Katie Kelly OAM PLY


    MICHAEL DOBBIE-BRIDGES OAM PLY

    Michael—a former Paralympic tennis champion and Inclusive Futures Engagement Council Member raced the 21km (M40-44) event on Saturday, with a most impressive 2:07:42 time – Epic result, Michael!


    Kudos also to Michael and Katie, who teamed up to raise money for the Sports Access Foundation, which supports children with disability to play more sport and live healthier and happier lives.

    A montage of colour photos from this weekends Gold Coast Marathon. Image 1 – Top Left: Michael Dobbie-Bridges, a young white man in his manual race chair together with son Harvey after his half-marathon race. Michael and 3-year-old Harvey smile for the camera, as Harvey wears Michael’s race medal. Top Right: Dr Maretta Mann, a young white brunette woman standing amongst the finishers of the 10km race at Southport Parklands on the Gold Coast. Maretta wears black running attire consisting of a short sleeve top and half length tights and a cap, wearing her medal around her neck. Bottom Left: Justin Pamenter, a middle age white man with brown short hair, waves mid race, as he runs in the 10km past the Labrador foreshore. Bottom Right: Justin in black running shorts and singlet smiles at the finish of his race, and shows off his medal.

    DR MARETTA MANN

    Maretta, our very own Inclusive Futures Strategic Development Manager, ran an exceptional race in the 10km (F45-49) with a 53:30 time. Exceptional time Maretta!

    And lastly, a shout out to JUSTIN PAMENTER, from Griffith’s Learning Futures team, who ran his second fastest time in the 10km, with 59:37 (M50-54).

    Congratulations to all the athletes and citizens with disability and chronic conditions who competed. Awesome achievement everyone!

    Did you participate in the event? Let us know, so we can celebrate with you!


  • Welcome Dr. Talitha Kingsmill

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    A headshot of Dr Talitha Kingsmill, who has joined Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability to head up the Queensland Disability Research Network (QDRN). Dr Kingsmill is a middle-aged woman with brownish copper hair pulled up in a neat hairstyle with a fringe. Smiling for the camera, she is wearing a black corporate blazer with embroidered monochrome florals, gold earrings and soft neutral makeup.


    Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability, Griffith University would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest team member Dr. Talitha Kingsmill, Research Fellow. Dr. Talitha Kingsmill is a Non-Executive Director, consultant, educator and solicitor with 25 years’ experience across the private, public and NFP sectors in law, education, educational leadership, research, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and policy development.

    With 18 years of experience working and raising a family while living with a vision disability, Talitha is a passionate advocate for equitable, accessible opportunities for all.

    Talitha believes that access in all its forms is fundamental to equitable opportunity so that individuals may live their best lives. Her lived and professional experiences provide rich insights to the confronting and very real challenges and obstacles for people living with disability and equip Talitha to be a powerful and articulate disability and inclusion advocate.

    Talitha’s doctoral research concerned the integration of digital citizenship (safe, responsible and respectful online engagement) in secondary school curriculum. She has published and presented within Australia and internationally in the field of building individual and collective digital citizenship capacity. In 2017, Talitha was awarded an Australian Council for Educational Leaders Research in Educational Leadership and Management Award for exceptional academic achievement in advanced studies in educational leadership.

    Talitha understands that a collective voice achieved through consultation and collaboration is powerful, and passionately advocates for this.

    Dr. Kingsmill will be working with Prof. Elizabeth Kendall to establish and develop the Queensland Disability Research Network (QDRN) – an enterprise led by researchers with disability and researchers with a particular focus or expertise in the disability sector across Queensland universities.


    FIND OUT MORE:

    https://qdn.org.au/meet-your-nominees/dr-talitha-kingsmill/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkingsmill/

    Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability:

    https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/inclusive-futures-reimagining-disability


    CONTACT:

    t.kingsmill@griffith.edu.au or inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au or qdrn@griffith.edu.au


  • National Pain Week

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    Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the top, vector graphic of a female with long brown hair in a teal blouse holding a microscope and clipboard next to a man with brown hair and beard holding his neck in pain. The bottom of the tile features The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.


    National Pain Week is Australia’s annual awareness event for chronic pain. National Pain Week takes place in the last week of July each year and aims to support and provide awareness to the 3.6 million Australian’s living with chronic pain.

    This week Griffith Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability, together with The Hopkins Centre has teamed up with Dr Nicholas Aitcheson, Rehabilitation and Pain Specialist, at Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre to raise awareness, further explain acute and chronic pain, how the body feels pain, current treatment options and lifestyle solutions.

    Keep an eye out each day this week, as we share information, tips and tricks that can help you can create a new life path with pain and why you should do it.

    Acute pain vs chronic pain

    Picture a child with a band-aid vs a person with pills and injections and ongoing pain.

    Our upbringing often tells us that pain is associated with body damage and that we need to rest and get other people’s help to fix it. This works for acute pain, but in chronic pain we need to take control of our own lives, actively work on changing our bodies and minds and find new ways of existing, instead of trying to return to a life that we miss and are nostalgic about.

    Relying on rest leads to deconditioning, isolation and weakness. Relying on other people can lead to dynamics of disempowerment. Similarly, relying on medications and surgery leads to reliance on interventions that promise only temporary relief and can have serious side effects.

    Check with your health professional that you are safe to proceed (most people with chronic pain are sore but stable and are safe to move). Then gently and progressively start to actively create a new life for yourself.

    The graphic below shows the difference between Acute and Chronic pain.


    Infographic tile for National Pain Week. Heading is Acute pain vs Chronic Pain. Graphic of a man standing holding his hip in pain with red lightning style lines indicating the pain area. On left is a list of Acute Pain facts with the words: Healing with rest; Resolution; With life change pain improves; Care provides support, Passive treatments can help; Return to previous life. On the right is a list of Chronic Pain facts with the words: Stable – no improvement with rest; No resolution without acceptance; Without life change pain worsens; Active treatments more helpful; New life and flow forwards. Logos at bottom: Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability, Metro South Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital and The Hopkins Centre tagline ‘Bold ideas. Better solutions’.

    Chronic pain is like a malfunctioning, overly sensitive alarm system.

    In acute pain our alarm system is working well. If there is body damage or the potential for damage, then we feel it and do something about it.

    In chronic pain the alarm system reacts too strongly with only very small input. It is like a smoke alarm going off when you are cooking toast or a car alarm going off when it rains. The alarm does not accurately represent the threat to the body. Often in chronic pain, the body is stable and safe, but the alarm system is still going.


    Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including a vector graphic of a clock with red lightening style lights coming from it. Text reads: In acute pain, our alarm system is working well. If there is body damage or the potential for damage, then we feel it and do something about it. In chronic pain, the alarm system reacts too strongly. It’s like a smoke alarm going off… The alarm does not accurately represent the treat to the body. The bottom of the tile features the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the bottom The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.


    The brain drives the pain

    Pain is felt in the brain. What we are starting to understand is that our mood and the way we think about pain affects the strength of the pain signal that reaches our brain. If we are really worried about the meaning of the pain, then the pain tends to be worse. If you can successfully change your thinking around pain, then you can “decrease the volume” on the pain signal by affecting the pain signal transmission in the spinal cord and brain.


    Image 4: Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including a vector graphic of a grey circle with a yellow head and cloud with a red lightening symbol, indicating pain in the brain. Text is the same as in the caption abolve. The bottom of the tile features the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the bottom The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.


    Image 5: Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including a vector graphic of a man sitting inside a bottle of pills looking sad and with his head bowed. Outside the pill bottle is a doctor holding a clipboard and with a stethoscope around his neck. Text is the same as in the caption above. The bottom of the tile features the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the bottom The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.

    Here are some thoughts that may be unhelpful and some ways to address them:

    My body is broken. It wouldn’t be so painful unless there was something seriously wrong.

    Pain can exist without damage. Amount of pain does not reflect amount of damage. Think “sore but safe”, “hurt not harm”

    This pain means I’m never going to be able to do anything I enjoy again.

    Think of the things you can enjoy now even with your current condition. Enjoy those things and gently find ways to expand the things you enjoy.

    My back is so sore that I’ll probably be in a wheelchair soon.

    Pain is often not indicative of damage, especially not the kind of nerve damage that leads to paralysis.

    I might not be able to work for much longer because of this pain and then I won’t be able to support myself or my family.

    These are reasonable thoughts to have, however worrying about them can make pain worse. Trying to address unhelpful, repetitive thoughts can help with your pain.

    I need to protect my body. That’s why I keep my muscles so tense.

    Muscle tension in itself usually leads to worsening of chronic pain. Gentle relaxation and movement is much more beneficial.

    Low mood, anxiety, excessive worry, poor sleep all increase pain as well, so dealing with these tends to improve pain.


    Image 6: Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including a vector graphic of a woman with yellow hair sitting on the ground with her head bowed and a sad expression on her face. She has a chain bound between her leg and a vector image of a brain. Text is the same as in the caption below. The bottom of the tile features the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the bottom The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.

    Movement as a way to teach the brain

    Sometimes our brain is unable to realise that our body is not broken and it needs the body to lead the way.

    Slowly progressing activity with a relaxed and attentive attitude can help the brain to learn how the body is able to move in relaxed and less guarded ways. Tai chi, Feldenkrais, gentle yoga and qigong are all movement practices that can help in this way. Pacing yourself and slowly increasing your activity (rather than trying to go too hard too soon) can help with this approach.


    Image 7: Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including a vector graphic of a woman balancing on her hands with one leg resting on a barrel and one raised, another woman sits flat on the floor with one leg under a roller and another leg pushing down on a stretch band – both exercises are reminiscent of yoga or Pilates and are a remedy for pain. Text is the same as in the caption above. The bottom of the tile features the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the bottom The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.


    Find out more by reading the Pain Revolution fact sheets:

    https://www.painrevolution.org/factsheets


    For more information, contact:

    Dr Nicholas Aitcheson
    Rehabilitation and Pain Specialist
    Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre

    Nicholas.aitcheson@health.qld.gov.au


    Image 8: Infographic tile for National Pain Week 24 to 30 July, including a vector graphic of a doctor wearing medical white shirt, stethoscope around his neck and arms crossed. Text is the same as in the More Information details. The bottom of the tile features the Griffith University Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability Logo at the bottom The Hopkins Centre lockup featuring the logos Griffith University, Menzies, Metro Health South, Queensland Government and the tagline Bold ideas. Better solutions.

  • Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report

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    Left: IFRD Researchers Kelsey Chapman and Dr Camila Shirota stand in front of the Queensland’s Disability Plan pull up banners, Top Right: Craig Crawford MP delivers the Ministers Address to attendees from the stage, Bottom Right: Panel 2 sit on the stage, including Katie Kelly, A/P Michelle Villeneuve and Jennifer Cullen with moderator Peter Tully. Bottom: Logos – Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and The Hopkins Centre.


    A Griffith University and Queenslanders with Disability Network-led research initiative to discover the lived experience of Queenslanders with disability was released at Australia’s Disability Strategy Forum in Brisbane today.

    The first annual Voice of Queenslanders with Disability report which aims to inform policy to remove barriers to access and produce equitable outcomes for a diverse Queensland, was funded by the Queensland Government and delivered in partnership with Queenslanders with Disability Network.

    Griffith researchers adopted a unique approach to gathering survey information by engaging nine citizen scientists with lived experience of disability to enable participants to share their stories authentically and transparently about challenges and successes in their lives.

    Griffith Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and Hopkins Centre Research Fellow Kelsey Chapman said the initiative examined a range of areas which impact daily life for Queenslanders with disability.

    “The findings reflect a meaningful step towards understanding what life is like for Queenslanders with disability, their family and carers, and the organisations that support them,” Ms Chapman said.

    “Participants called for improved standard of living and social protection for Queenslanders with disability, to improve economic security, accessible housing, increased employment opportunities, and support lifelong learning.”

    Read more about the report in Griffith News: https://news.griffith.edu.au/2023/06/19/first-annual-report-reveals-lived-experience-of-queenslanders-with-disability/

    Please email inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au for a PDF copy of the dashboard (see below).

    Top: Panel 2 on the stage including Kevin Cocks, Katie Kelly, A/P Michelle Villeneuve and Jennifer Cullen with moderator Peter Tully, Bottom Left: Craig Crawford MP delivers the Ministers Address to attendees from the stage, Bottom Right: Mathew Ames sit in his motor chair and addresses the audience. Bottom: Logos – Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and The Hopkins Centre.


    The Sunshine Troupe performing a western style line dance on stage at the Australia’s Disability Strategy Queensland Forum. Dancing in time to the music, the troupe are wearing western attire, consisting of black jeans and boots, shiny gold belt buckles with longhorn bull head and fringed or embroidered collared western style shirts and black cowboy hats. Bottom: Logos – Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and The Hopkins Centre.

    Image 1: Left: IFRD Researchers Kelsey Chapman and Dr Camila Shirota stand in front of the Queensland’s Disability Plan pull up banners, Top Right: Craig Crawford MP delivers the Ministers Address to attendees from the stage, Bottom Right: Panel 2 sit on the stage, including Katie Kelly, A/P Michelle Villeneuve and Jennifer Cullen with moderator Peter Tully. Bottom: Logos – Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and The Hopkins Centre.

    Image 2: Top: Panel 2 on the stage including Kevin Cocks, Katie Kelly, A/P Michelle Villeneuve and Jennifer Cullen with moderator Peter Tully, Bottom Left: Craig Crawford MP delivers the Ministers Address to attendees from the stage, Bottom Right: Mathew Ames sit in his motor chair and addresses the audience. Bottom: Logos – Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and The Hopkins Centre.

    Image 3: The Sunshine Troupe performing a western style line dance on stage at the Australia’s Disability Strategy Queensland Forum. Dancing in time to the music, the troupe are wearing western attire, consisting of black jeans and boots, shiny gold belt buckles with longhorn bull head and fringed or embroidered collared western style shirts and black cowboy hats. Bottom: Logos – Griffith University, Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and The Hopkins Centre.

    Below: The Queenslanders with Disability Dashboard infographic

    Voice of Queenslander's with Disability Dashboard Infographic showing statistics gathered during the research survey. Download a PDF copy from the in-text link.



  • Matt Levy Inclusive Futures Scholarship

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    A photo of a group of diverse students walking outside of the Griffith Logan Campus entrance, including two First Nations women, a wheelchair user and three other male students.

    SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY

    This scholarship supports a commencing student with a disability, who is experiencing financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage.

    • Targeted: to commencing students with a disability.
    • Value: up to $20,000
    • Level of study: Undergraduate
    • Apply by: 4pm Monday 19 June 2023

    APPLY NOW!

    https://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship-listings/matt-levy-inclusive-futures-scholarship

    More information: inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au


  • Sport for Social Justice Symposium

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    Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability and Disrupting Violence Beacons, Griffith University together with the team from Sport and Gender Equity @ Griffith (SAGE) presented a panel discussion about inclusive sport at the Sports and Social Justice Symposium on Friday, 2 June, hosted by the School of Health Sciences and Social Work.

    What can sport and exercise do for social justice, human rights, and social inclusion?

    This Symposium brought together some of Griffith University's most talented interdisciplinary researchers, partners, and alumni to amplify the national and international potential of sport and physical activity for social justice. Featuring a special guest presentation by University of Melbourne Fulbright Future Scholar Dr Kalyn McDonough, Symposium participants explored ways that Griffith University's existing international calibre research in exercise science, social work, sport development, social justice, tourism and leisure, sport management, disability rehabilitation and inclusion, and violence prevention can converge to promote health, wellbeing, and justice across diverse communities in Australia and internationally.

    Building toward the Brisbane Olympic Games in 2032, this was a key opportunity for all interested staff, students, alumni, and partners to generate new interdisciplinary connections for community benefit and impact.

    Panel

    The panel included Dr. Georgia Munro-Cook PLY, Matthew McShane PLY, Glen Woods, Dr. Diti Bhattacharya, A/Prof. Popi Sotiriadou and Prof. Simone Fullagar.

    Event aims

    • Developing principles for high impact interdisciplinary research in sport for social justice
    • Promoting connections, collaboration, and strength across SHS and the university
    • Generating a collaborative vision for future research in sport for social justice
    • Developing a foundation to guide future research

    Audience and stakeholders

    • Staff, Faculty, Students, and alumni in School of Health Sciences and Social Work
    • Related research concentrations and individuals across Griffith University
    • Existing and prospective community and industry research partners and collaborators
    • Prospective higher degree by research candidates

    Inclusion and Inclusivity in Sport: Challenging Inequities?

    • What is sport for social justice?
    • Excellent and equitable approaches to promoting sport and physical activity across the life course
    • Human rights and sport: Challenging inequality, exclusion, and the “isms” (racism, sexism, ableism, homophobism, heterosexism, ageism)
    • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Do large scale sporting events increase violence and disadvantage?

    Thank you to Kelly Clanchy and Paul Harris (organisers) and the panel for hosting a most impactful and interactive session that was enjoyed by all.

    An accessible recording of this symposium will be available shortly - please check back soon for the link.

    Two colour photos showing the Sport and Social Justice Symposium at Griffith University. Image one: The panel included L-R Glen Woods, A/Prof. Popi Sotiriadou, Dr. Diti Bhattacharya, Dr. Georgia Munro-Cook PLY, Matthew McShane PLY (a wheelchair user), and Prof. Simone Fullagar. The image at the bottom is a wide shot showing the panel and all guests at the symposium sitting at large tables inside a classroom at Griffith University.

    FIND OUT MORE:

    Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability: https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/inclusive-futures-reimagining-disability

    Disrupting Violence Beacon: https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/disrupting-violence

    School of Health Sciences and Social Work: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-health/school-health-sciences-social-work

    SAGE: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/departments/tourism-sport-hotel-management/sage-at-griffith


    CONTACT:

    s.fullagar@griffith.edu.au or alternatively inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au

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