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Inclusive education practices: why do they matter? One of the most important things to understand is that students are not done homogenous collective, they aren't input output machines where one singular approach will land the same way for everyone.

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 recent years, there has been growing recognition and understanding of neurodivergence, a term that encompasses various neurological differences such as autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, dyslexia, and Asperger’s Syndrome, to name a few. Until recently, the majority of research and discourse in this field has focused on men. It is now evident that there is a crucial conversation to be had about the unique experiences of neurodivergent women, particularly wh

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.

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. Born with polio aka infantile paralysis, she only ever dreamt to break free from the dependence on others. She was born in England, and she contracted polio when she was 6 months old. She lost all her power of movement shortly after her birth with very small hope of survival from doctors. Ev

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.

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