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&nbs ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 epis ..read more

For closed captions visit: https://video.deaIn this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews University Librarian, Hero Macdonald. Hero discusses the importance of inclusive language and kindly shares their experience being non-binary and a member of a rainbow family. Hero highlights some challenges and barriers currently faced within the community for a person who is non-binary. They also provide some advice to listeners who are questioning their own gender or sexual identity. If any of the ..read more