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The MSA Disabilities and Carers Department is here to advocate for the needs of students with disabilities and student carers at Monash Clayton. Who is D&C?

We're a group of students who are:
- Disabled
- Neurodivergent (eg. Autistic, ADHD)
- Invisibly disabled (we don't all use mobility aids!)
- Chronically ill
- Mentally ill
- Carers (helps a disabled person with the activities of daily living)

We are run by students, for students. Who are carers? Carers are people who help disabled people with activities such as dressing, lifting, showering, toile

ting, feeding, or provides other support with everyday tasks. People that study health related fields are valuable allies, but are not carers for that reason alone (according to the Carer Recognition Act 2010). But there are disabled people and student carers studying in those fields as well!

31/03/2026

Natureh signing her name in Auslan after joining our MSA D&C sessions.
Real skills. Real inclusion.

Video description:
Natureh learned how to sign her name through the MSA Disabilities & Carers Auslan sessions. These sessions are designed to make communication more inclusive and accessible for everyone on campus. Whether you’re starting from zero or just curious, you’ll walk away with practical skills you can actually use.

📍 Location: Student Theatre, Campus Centre
🕐 Sessions: 10–12 PM & 2–4 PM, Every Tuesday from Week 4 - to Week - 9

Come learn, practice, and be part of a more inclusive community.

09/03/2026

Are you an IT student with disability? Identify as neurospicy? Check out the new IT peer network AccessAbility. Run by and for students with disability, the network is designed to build inclusion and connection among this community of students.

Members will receive regular eNewsletters with information and opportunities related to disability in the IT space, as well as being invited to join the AccessAbility Discord server as an online place to chat.

To join, sign up to the mailing list https://mailchi.mp/c58427ab3e72/accessability-signup-page, or email any questions to [email protected] or [email protected].

Website: https://www.monash.edu/mats/join-us/accessability-peer-network

Looking forward to connecting with you!

Image description:

Poster for “AccessAbility – IT Peer Network.”
It promotes a Monash-supported peer network for IT students with disabilities, offering newsletters and a Discord community for support, discussions, and events. The poster includes circuit-style graphics, a QR code, and a sign-up link to join the mailing list.

20/10/2025

We have our last free Auslan classes for the year tomorrow! Register through the link in our bio.

Beginner: 10am-12pm
Intermediate: 2pm-4pm

ID: a carousel of pictures of Terence the Auslan instructor teaching Auslan signs to a class of students.

18/10/2025

Our last free Auslan classes for the year! Register through the link in our bio

A purple graphic with white text stating: ‘Free Auslan Classes!, Beginner Session: 21st October 10am -12pm. Intermediate Session 21st October 2pm-4pm You need to have completed a beginner session to be able to attend an intermediate session. There is a pink and grey cartoon of two people practising sign language in the bottom right hand corner.

19/09/2025

Introduction to Crochet! Welcoming all aspiring crafters to our accessibility-friendly, stress free crochet space!

Date? Wednesday 24th September 2025
Time? 2pm-5pm
Location? LTB Room 385

Register below!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/intro-to-crochet-presented-by-muckssand-msa-dnc-registration-1637176070699?aff=oddtdtcreator

Image description: Poster for ‘Intro to Crochet’ in collaboration with MSA D&C and MUCKS. Event held on Wednesday, 24th September, 2–5 pm, Room 389 LTB. Image includes text: ‘Need help crocheting? Come learn with us! Mobility aids, free snacks, friendly teachers' and illustration of a person crocheting with orange yarn.
www.eventbrite.com.au

10/09/2025

We are back for the second half of semester 2 with a collab and new venue.

ID: A dark purple graphic with large white text that reads: ‘Semester 2 Community Events’ below this is smaller text stating ‘Body Doubling Sessions Thursdays 3pm-5pm Even weeks of semester (Weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12) Neurodivergent Student Catch Ups Thursdays 3pm-5pm Odd weeks of semester (Weeks 1,3,5,7,9,11) Held in the D&C Lounge! Details are available through our linktree’

25/08/2025

MSA Elections: Do Not Approach Badges

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29/07/2025

Free Auslan classes are back!

We are back with more sessions for semester 2. Register now through the link in our bio.

Image Description: A purple graphic with white text stating: ‘Free Auslan Classes!, Beginner Sessions: 7th August 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm (week 2) 27th August 11am-1pm, 3pm-5pm (week 5) 9th September 10am-12pm (week 7). Intermediate session: 9th September 2pm-4pm (week 7). You need to have completed a beginner session to be able to attend an intermediate session. Register through the link in our bio!’ There is a black and white cartoon of two people practising sign language in the bottom right hand corner.

28/07/2025

Disability Pride Month 🌻👨‍🦽🦾

Image Description: Slide 1: A purple graphic with white text stating: Disability Pride Month: July is Disability pride month. At the bottom of the graphic there is a black cartoon of different people holding hands.

Slide 2: A purple graphic with white text box and large black text that reads: ‘What is Disability Pride Month?’ Below this is smaller black text that states ‘Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), being signed into law on July 26, 1990.It is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the Disability community. Disability pride aims to challenge the assumptions that exist around Disability.’

Slide 3: A purple graphic with white text box and black text that reads: Disability Pride Month has its own flag! The five colours represent:
Green: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
Blue: Mental illness
White: Sensory disabilities
Yellow: Neurodiversity and developmental disabilities
Red: Physical disabilities
The diagonal line represents the cutting through the barriers people with disabilities face. The black background represents the people with disabilities who have died due to ableism, violence, negligence, su***de, illness, and any other reason. There is a flag in the upper right corner as described above.

Slide 4: A purple graphic with white text box and black text that reads: In celebration of Disability pride month we will be sharing our favourite Disability pride month posts to our story all week.We will also have Disability pride badges available from the D&C lounge later in the week. Below the text is an image of a disability pride flag badge.

27/07/2025

Community Events for Semester 2

Image description: A dark purple graphic with large white text that reads: ‘Semester 2 Community Events’ below this is smaller text stating ‘Body Doubling Sessions Thursdays 3pm-5pm Even weeks of semester (Weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12) Neurodivergent Student Catch Ups Thursdays 3pm-5pm Odd weeks of semester (Weeks 1,3,5,7,9,11) Held in the D&C Lounge! Details are available through our linktree’

Address

Melbourne, VIC

Website

https://msa.monash.edu/about/your-student-reps/disabilities-and-carers/, https://linktr.ee/msa.disabilities

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