Reports
The 2007 Equity update report to the Department of Education,
Science and Training, outlines the key student equity groups.
These are:
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Students with disabilities
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Students from non-English speaking backgrounds
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Students with low socio-economic status
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
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Students from rural and isolated areas
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Women students in non-traditional courses
The report is available at
2007
Equity update (PDF 137kb)
Student
Equity Groups
In
2007-8 the priority equity groups at ANU for access and
participation are:
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Students with low socio-economic status
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
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Students from rural and isolated areas
ANU expects the successful outcomes from the following student
equity groups to continue, with continuing improvements in access
and participation for:
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Students with disabilities
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Students from non-English speaking backgrounds
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Women students in non-traditional courses
ANU established the University Community Student Equity Scheme in 2007. It is a scheme to encourage ANU staff to pilot new and innovative projects in the key student equity priority areas. For details of the scheme for 2008,
click
here to view the PDF.
Scholarships for students in equity groups.
More information can be obtained by referring to the ANU Scholarships
web site by clicking
here, or going directly to the specific scholarship site for:
Training Programs
Residential programs
A number of programs are provided by the Residential Colleges
that include equity and diversity training:
Counselling
Services programs
Different student programs, including seminars, group programs
and workshops are offered to students and staff throughout the
year.
Equity programs
Equity, equal opportunity and diversity programs for student groups
are available on request. Contact equity@anu.edu.au
for further information.
Disabilities
Resources
The Disability Services Centre (DSC) is the first point of
contact for students with disabilities at the ANU. The Unit
works to facilitate access to the ANU for students with a disability.
For more information click here.
Childcare services
Two Parenting Rooms have been established on Acton Campus for use by students and staff to attend to specific needs of nursing parents and their children.
Chifley Library Parenting Room
This room is located on Level 3, Chifley
Library. It has lounge chairs and coffee table, microwave oven,
a nappy changing table, wash up sink and a privacy screen. This
room is available during the Library's open hours.
Acton Early Childhood Centre Parenting Room
This room contains the same facilities as the Chifley Library parenting room and is attached to the Acton Early Childhood Centre at 22 Balmain Crescent - see. #72 on the campus map grid reference CD32 . This room is accessible during normal business hours.
The rooms may be accessed using your ANU swipe card. To gain access please email: security@anu.edu.au with your full student or staff member details (name and U number) requesting access to the above room of your choice (or both).
Any comments or suggestions about the Parenting Rooms, contact Mrs Nicki Tobin in Security on x53061 or email
nicki.tobin@anu.edu.au
Childcare centres
Acton
Early Childhood Centre (formerly known as Parents
on Campus Childcare Centre) exists primarily to help students
and working parents with full and part-time child care. It is
open 50 weeks of the year and fee relief is available to low income
families. The Centre is located on campus at 22 Balmain Crescent
- building [72], Acton. Advance bookings are usually necessary.
Enquiries: (02) 6125 5554
Heritage
Early Childhood Centre is a parent-run cooperative
centre for students who are parents and for interested members
of the community. The Centre, located on campus at Lennox House,
building [75] Liversidge Street, offers full and part-time child-care
throughout the year. It caters for children aged six weeks to
school age.The Federal Government has allocated a grant to the
University to provide fee relief for needy students, subject to
an income test. Students are given priority at this Centre; however,
it is advisable to apply well in advance.
Enquiries: (02) 6125 2976 or (02) 6249 8851 Fax: (02) 6230 4591
Email: hecc@anu.edu.au
University
Preschool and Child Care Centre, situated in Lennox
House (Blocks E and F) building [75], operates daily Monday to
Friday from 7:45am to 5.45pm and caters for staff and students'
children up to school age.
Enquiries: (02) 6125 4113
Email: unipresc@iimetro.com.au
Central Canberra Family Day Care arranges for
child care on a full-time, part-time and casual basis (eg, after
school). Care is arranged for children of all ages with caregivers
in private homes in the inner Canberra area. Care is also available
on a casual or permanent basis at the creche on campus for visitors
to the University. The Centre is located at 16 Balmain Crescent,
building [67], Acton.
Enquiries: (02) 6125 2000
Email:
info@familydaycarecc.com.au
Indigenous
People
The Jabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre is the first
point of contact for prospective and new Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander students and a place where students can meet for study, social
and cultural purposes. Jabal Centre offer a range of services and
facilities to help Indigenous students in all aspects of their studies
and University life. To find our more
click
here.
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