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The ANZ is aiming to recruit 35 people with a disability through their "ANZ Abilities Program" by 30 September 2009. If you have a disability and are interested in hearing more about this opportunity contact

Joel Kilgour

The ANZ Abilities Program Manager

Phone: 03 8685 5368

Email: Joel.Kilgour@anz.com

The Stepping Into program is a paid work experience program for students with disability in their last year of study. For more info check out http://www.aend.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=244&Itemid=1

 Disciplines catered for in 2009 include Law, Human Resources, Marketing, IT, Accounting, and Public Policy and Research.

Stepping into Banking is a four-week paid work experience program designed to assist Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance & Economics students with disability to enter the Accounting profession. 

The program provides students with an opportunity to showcase their talents, and gain valuable skills and experience that will facilitate their future employment in the Accounting sector. 

The Deafness Council of WA have just announced their inaugural Leadership Scholarship. Is worth $3000 and can be spent on tuition, text materials or any other support considered necessary for the Scholar(s) to successfully undertake a leadership development program. The money can also be used to cover support services such as interpreting,  transcription typing and purchase of assistive listening devices. So if you fit the eligibility its probably worth applying for. More information on how to apply can be found on the UniAccess scholarships page

"Through interactive exhibits and real experiments, the general public
has a unique opportunity to see science at work and talk to scientists
from a range of organisations and disciplines. There will also be
people on hand to give advice for those considering a career in science.

As part of the 2007 Cooperative Research Centre Association (CRCA) Conference, the Science in Action Expo brings Australian science and technology to the public." 

Entering Australias biggest demoparty, Interzone nullarbor 2007 proved to be a great career move for UWA computer science students. "Zyberflux", a linux game created by UWA students came second place in the nullarbor games competition.