educational tools
and content
Training
- SBS Inclusion Training – From both an education and employment perspective inclusion at work is important as it creates safe, happy and productive environments where everyone can achieve their full potential. The SBS Inclusion Program has a range of online modules and resources designed to train people in the areas of cultural competence, diversity and inclusion. There are animations and films, including real people telling real stories. The training is free for all Griffith students and staff.
- Disability Awareness Training – The content in this program is ideal for someone who has minimal or no knowledge of disability, and can be used as a refresher course to be applied across a range of workplaces. This program aims to build confidence in interactions with people with disability, learn tips for better communication, discover where to find out more information about particular disability topics and share this new knowledge with others. This training is free.
- MATE Bystander – An education and intervention program teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of violence and problematic behaviour. The training is free via Learning@Griffith.
- Safe Campuses – Recognise Respond Refer – Free training via Learning@Griffith that aims to teach Griffith staff and students the basics of responding confidently, and with empathy, to a disclosure of personal violence.
- Mental Health First Aid – Physical first aid is accepted and widespread in our community, however most does not cover mental health problems. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people the skills to help someone who they’re concerned about.
Resources
Griffith
- Equity Resources – covering topics on gender, LGBTQIA+, disability, reducing bias and more.
- Disability Advisory Committee – The Disability Advisory Committee acts as a reference group for the Equity Committee on matters relating to students and staff with disabilities and advise the Equity Committee on the development, implementation and evaluation of the University’s Disability Action Plan.
- Creating Accessible Learning Environments – This page provides information on accessibility and many links to useful resources
External
- PFlag – PFlag is a community of parents with children who identify as LGBTQIA+
- National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation – The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia. NACCHO provides advice and guidance to the Australian Government on policy and budget matters and advocates for community-developed solutions that contribute to the quality of life and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Transhub – Information for transgender people and allies
- LGBTIQ+ Health Australia— The national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on LGBTIQ+ people and communities.
- Intersex Human Rights Australia— Support and education by and for people with intersex variation traits.
- Australian Asexuals— A place to connect with the Australian asexual community and find out more about asexuality.
- Minus18 Resources – LGBTQIA+ resources and research, along with useful toolkits from the Minus18 team and the wider community.
Instagram Pages to follow
- @zoestoller – Zoe Stoller is a queer educator spreading knowledge and visibility
- @briannavieira – Mental health and LGBTQIA+ educator
- @amnestyaustralia – Amnesty works closely with Indigenous communities and people seeking asylum to fight discrimination, unfair detention and to demand safety and a fair justice system for all. They also have a very active women’s and LGBTQIA+ activist network campaigning on important gender and sexuality issues.
- @nitv_au – Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories
- @_somebodydifferent by Inclusive Australia
- @sanapowell.lpc – therapist, author and educator covering mental health, relationships and healing
Podcasts
- Indigenous voice and experience doing a PhD – Episode 22 of Griffith’s The Gender Card podcast, produced and presented by multi-award-winning journalist Nance Haxton.
- Awaye – AWAYE! presents diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia.
- Proppa Deadly Podcast – National Indigenous talk show focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to Indigenous people
- Speaking Out – Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives. Speaking Out airs on Radio National on Fridays at 12pm (noon) and on ABC Local Radio on Sundays at 9pm.
- Word Up – The diverse languages of black Australia from Anmatyerre to Arrernte, from Bidjara to Bundjalung, from Nyungar to Ngaanyatjarra, from Yankunytjatjara to Yorta Yorta — one word at a time.
- Little Yarns – Little Yarns is a co-listening, ABC Kids listen podcast series for pre-schoolers. Ideal for families listening together at home or as a listening resource in early learning centres, Little Yarns is all about the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia.
- Blak Out – One of Triple J’s music podcasts. Playing nothing but slappers from Indigenous artists, Nooky’s doing laps and spinning tracks. Turn up and Blak Out.
- Sistas, Let’s Talk – Sistas, Let’s Talk is a show for women across the Pacific region. Each week, host Hilda Wayne talks to inspirational women about the issues affecting them, and discusses how to navigate modern life as a Pacific Island woman.
- The Hook Up – The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak, normalise shit. With Dee Salmin and Pip Rasmussen, who will probably bitch about dating apps. New episode every Tuesday.
- Innies + Outies – Everyone comes out in their own way, in their own time. Innies + Outies brings you fascinating stories from diverse LGBTQIA+ Australians about coming out or staying in.
- Gender Reveal – The Gender Reveal podcast explores the vast diversity of trans experiences through interviews with a wide array of trans, nonbinary and two-spirit people. Created by journalist and educator Tuck Woodstock, the show also serves as a free educational tool for anyone seeking to learn more about gender.
- Gender Stories – Every body has a relationship with gender… What’s your story? In this podcast Alex Iantaffi, author of “How to Understand Your Gender: a practical guide for exploring who you are” will reflect on how gender impacts different areas of our lives, such as relationships, spirituality, parenting and more.
- 1 in 6 Podcast – Did you know that one in six Tasmanians is a carer? The 1 in 6 podcast series is presented by Care2Serve, part of the Carers Tasmania Group.
- YC Bytes – This podcast aims to raise awareness of young carers across New South Wales. Each episode will feature different guest speakers, including young carers, to bring lived experience and insights to the conversation.
- Carer Conversations – Listen to interviews with experts and carers who share specialised information and inspiring stories about the caring role.
- Parental As Anything – Maggie Dent, one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors and educators gives you practical tips and answers to your real-world parenting dilemmas. Maggie talks to parenting experts from around the world to find practical solutions to the challenges every parent is facing today.
- Parental Guidance Recommended – Join comedian and mother-of-two Terri Psiakis as she noses her way into the parenting lives of high profile Australians; uncovering the secrets, challenges, and exquisite triumphs of bringing up humans.
- The Parenting Spectrum – If you’re one of the millions of people globally with an autistic family member The Parenting Spectrum is your guide, your community and your support network.
- Babytalk – We know babies don’t come with instruction manuals; that just means that there’s a lot to learn and we think you will enjoy all that’s uncovered in this podcast about living with your baby.
- Choice and Control – Meet people with disability from across Queensland, and discover their stories, achievements and contributions to their communities.
- The Art of Inclusion by Diversity Council Australia
- The Parenting Spectrum – If you’re one of the millions of people globally with an autistic family member The Parenting Spectrum is your guide, your community and your support network.
- Disability Rights in Australia – In episode 25 of Griffith’s The Gender Card podcast, guests examine how far we have come, and how much more there is to achieve for disability rights in Australia.
- Chloe Made Me Study – This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification.
Accordion Content
Videos
You Can’t Ask That: African Australians answer ‘Is racism really that bad?’
Chinese Australians talk about cultural patriarchy | You Can’t Ask That
You Can’t Ask That: African Australians answer ‘Can I touch your hair?’
Chinese Australians talk about the racism faced during coronavirus | You Can’t Ask That
We asked Muslims “Why are you bringing Islam here?” | You Can’t Ask That
- You Can’t Ask That: Intersex people answer ‘What is Intersex?’
- Do lesbians really pick up in hardware stores? | You Can’t Ask That
- You Can’t Ask That: Intersex people talk about being included in LGBTQIA communities
- You can’t ask that – Transgender
- Queerstralia reveals the untold and fascinating Queer history of Australia. You can watch the series and trailer for free on ABC iView here: Queerstralia on ABC iView
- The Ancient Origin of Sexual and Gender Identity – Margaret Mead
- People with Autism answer “What’s your amazing brain allowed you to do?” | You Can’t Ask That
- People who are deaf answer ‘What do you wish you could hear?’ | You Can’t Ask That
- Amputees answer “Do people stare at you like you’re a monster?” | You Can’t Ask That
- How can you spot someone with OCD? | You Can’t Ask That
- Chloe Made Me Study – This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification.
