Respect. Belong. Thrive.
Respect. Belong. Thrive.
Deakin University
Join us for thought-provoking conversations on matters relating to diversity, equity and inclusion with members of the Deakin community and beyond. This podcast is brought to you by the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Deakin University. Please note, the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are the individual's own and do not reflect the view of Deakin University or affiliated organisations.
Turning lived experience into activism and advocacy - a conversation with Sylvie Leber
In this episode, Rhiannon Tanner (Coordinator, Primary Prevention, DEI, Deakin University) interviews Sylvie Leber about her activism and her pioneering efforts in sexual harm response and prevention. The conversation delves into the evolution of approaches to sexual harm response and prevention over the decades, reflecting on challenges, significant moments, and an ongoing commitment to social justice. If any of the content within the podcast has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.au Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email [email protected] Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)Should you have any questions or feedback about this episode, please email us on [email protected] closed captions visit: https://deakin.au.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=08c6726a-48a0-4764-ad2e-b15e0022b6ce 
Apr 26, 2024
22 min
Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 2
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to this two-part Respect Belong Thrive episode with Deakin Residential Services (DRS). Deakin Residential Services provides accommodation to over 2,500 Deakin students across four campuses. In part 2 of this episode series, we explore how DRS fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity from the perspective of Residential Leader and psychology student, Michael Killen.
Feb 28, 2024
21 min
Fostering Belonging in Student Accommodation at Deakin: Part 1
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to this two-part Respect Belong Thrive episode with Deakin Residential Services (DRS). Deakin Residential Services provides accommodation to over 2,500 Deakin students across four campuses. In part 1 of this episode series, we explore how DRS fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity from the perspective of Student Experience and Engagement Manger, Sam Johnstone.
Feb 28, 2024
25 min
Women in Science with Zoe Brittain and Brooke Jensen
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to a Respect Belong Thrive episode: Women in Science with Zoe Brittain and Brooke Jensen. Zoe and Brooke are STEM students and In2science mentors at Deakin, and this episode delves into their journeys as STEM mentors and discusses the importance of strong female role models in STEM fields.
Feb 2, 2024
35 min
Transgender identities with PhD candidate Ollie Cook
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites you to listen to a Respect Belong Thrive episode: Transgender Identities, featuring Ollie Cook (they/them), a third-year PhD candidate in the School of Social Sciences. They are a non-binary, trans person whose research interest is in gender, sexuality, queerness, and trans studies with a background in sociology. 
Nov 9, 2023
27 min
What is ableism and how can we overcome it with Maddie and Tilly.
In this episode Belinda Minne - Coordinator, Disability Inclusion, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews students Maddie and Tilly. Throughout the episode, Maddie and Tilly discuss what ableism is, their experiences with it and provide insights into how it can be overcome through education. This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bankhttps://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundIf any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: Lifeline 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/24 hour crisis supportBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer CommunityCall 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm)or email [email protected] Wellbeing ServiceCall 1300 687 327 (business hours)For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_8251brqi
May 30, 2023
35 min
The student experience navigating supports and transitioning into university life with Maddie and Zach.
In this episode Alcy Meehan - Student Equity Evaluation and Partnerships Officer, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interview students Maddie and Zach.Throughout the episode, Maddie and Zach, share their experiences of what it was like transitioning into tertiary education from a rural, regional and remote background. Maddie also provides insights into the supports available to students with a disability. And Zach discusses the role of mentoring as a student residential leader and the importance of creating social networks while studying.This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives.https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bankhttps://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundIf you would like to learn more about support for students with disability visit: https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/student-life-and-services/health-wellbeing-and-safety/hwb/disability-supportTo learn more about living on Res at Deakin visit https://accommodation.deakin.edu.au/ If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: Lifeline13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/24 hour crisis supportBeyond Blue1300 22 4636https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Deakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email [email protected] Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_ih24p4l6
May 2, 2023
38 min
Delving into drivers of financial distress and the importance of community services and organisations providing support with Hannan Amin.
In this episode Peter Oslewski, Senior Manager Programs and Partnerships, within the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Deakin interviews Hannan Amin, a Training and Development Consultant at Good Shepherd.Hannan and Peter discuss drivers around financial distress and abuse, the current financial strain faced by many Australians, and provide insights into some of the resources available to our community to support financial wellbeing.Throughout this conversation, Hannan and Peter also cover what a Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) is and the importance of organisations within the community engaging with a program such as FIAP.If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.auDeakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email [email protected] Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundSupport services mentioned by Hannan throughout the interview: Financial Independence Hubhttps://goodshep.org.au/services/fih/Call:1300 050 150* (Mon – Fri, 7am – 7pm ADST)Email [email protected]*Interpreter services available1800 RESPECThttps://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/domestic-and-family-violence1800 737 732Additional programs No...
Mar 29, 2023
28 min
Sharing knowledge about the holy month of Ramadan with Sana and Muhammad.
In this episode Alcy Meehan - Student Equity Evaluation and Partnerships Officer, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews Sana and Muhammad. Sana and Muhummad are students at Deakin University and the president and secretary of the Deakin University Islamic Society (DUIS) respectively.Throughout the episode Sana and Muhummad provide listeners with a background on the meaning of Ramadan, when it takes places and also share some information on events the DUIS is running in Geelong throughout the observance.Ramadan Mubarak!To find out more about the Deakin University Islamic Society follow the links below:https://www.dusa.org.au/clubs/islamic-societyhttps://www.instagram.com/duisgeelong/https://en-gb.facebook.com/DUISGeelong/Please note: The university is closed throughout (7 April - 11 April). This includes no access to the multi faith / prayer rooms on campus during this time.This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives.https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_cxzhmegk
Mar 21, 2023
21 min
A conversation about identity and acceptance with Elisabeth Lane.
In this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews Elisabeth Lane from the Pride in Diversity Program, ACON.Elisabeth shares with listeners her long and sometimes challenging personal journey as she came out publicly as a transwoman. Elisabeth describes the support she received along the way, which at times came from unexpected places, and shares some of the simple and yet powerful actions we can take to show support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact: 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.auDeakin Staff or Students can also contact: Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email [email protected] Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives. https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_6wavzy2h
Mar 10, 2023
14 min
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