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I'm not going to write this blog article in my typical informative writing format. Instead, I am going to show you the pain that many of us experience when trying to navigate the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Systemic racism is not limited to any one country, in fact it is a global issue with profound impacts on the public health.

Higher education prides itself on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, well, at least when it comes to students. But what about staff who face the same systemic barriers? For example, lets talk about our Indigenous and disabled employees in academia who are often left out of the conversation, despite experiencing the same financial and institutional struggles as the students they serve.

Fibromyalgia is not just a condition; it's a relentless shadow that follows you through life, wearing you down with its invisible pain. It is often misunderstood, dismissed as something "in your head" when, in reality, it’s a deep, tangible agony that touches every part of the body. It’s genetic, and though its symptoms vary, it affects everybody differently.

In 1992, Elizabeth Hastings was appointed as Australian's first Disability Discrimination Commissioner. She indeed created a remarkable history, but her life was not very straightforward.

“Becoming a woman of a certain age”,  is an olde world phrase that refers to a time in life that brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities. For many women, this stage of life is marked by significant changes, both physical and emotional, that require acceptance, adaptation, and resilience.

Australia ranks as the third common educational destination in the world. In July 2023, over 786,000 international students were enrolled in studies in Australia. General belief is that education is one of the biggest export commodities of the country. The number of international students is growing exponentially despite new rule imposed by the Australian government. There has been over 27% of growth in international studies between 2022 and 2023 alone.

Substance addiction is a pervasive and devastating condition, impacting not only the individual struggling with it, but also those who love and care for them. Personally, I've been privy to this my whole life, and it seems to hide not only in the rural pockets of this country, but everywhere we look.

Elizabeth Denniss Neurodiversity In recent years, there has been growing recognition and understanding of neurodivergence, a term that...

Higher education loves to celebrate its diversity and inclusion initiatives, but let’s be honest, when it comes to Indigenous and disabled students, the system is failing spectacularly. Universities roll out polished equity statements, yet systemic barriers remain firmly in place. These students don’t need more empty gestures; they need structural change. There are some universities like Monash (my workplace) that do a great job of ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion and

In today's society, the call for diversity and inclusion has never been louder. With the advent of platforms such as Dominating...

Diversity is not just a concept; it’s a tapestry of real stories, resilience, and empowerment. At Dominating Diversity, we believe in the...

In today's rapidly evolving world, ensuring equity in education has never been more crucial. The landscape of learning is continually...

So I thought I'd take the time to explain some ideas in the inclusive and equitable education space as well as my own particular love for universal design for learning (UDL). I also have one little gripe but it's less about any given accessible design framework and more systemic. Stay tuned till the end for that one!