Presentations 2024

This year, we invited our members and networks to participate in important conversations, share their learnings, exchange ideas, and showcase evolving practices.  Please see the links below for some of the presentations that were presented during the ANZSSA 2024 Conference.

Influencing and affecting whole of organisation understandings and embedding of trauma informed approaches Kim Copeland Director and Principal Consultant, Avyon Consulting

Driving Healthy Campuses Mark Sinderberry, Chief Executive Officer, UniSport

The Next Iteration of the National Student Safety Survey (Australia) Rameeza Barnes, Policy Director, Safety and Wellbeing, Universities Australia

Driving cultural change to address gender-based violence Renee Hamilton, Director Gender-based Violence Policy, Australian Universities Accord Implementation Department of Education

Empowering safe and respectful placement experiences: Development of a university-wide module to address sexual harm Rhiannon Tanner Coordinator, Primary Prevention Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Safe and Respected at La Trobe: A Social Marketing Campaign for the Prevention of Sexual Harm- Kellie Muir LaTrobe University

Designing and implementing the first higher education LGBTQIA+ specific sexual violence prevention campaign in Australia- Jacquelline Fuller & Katsuhiko Shike University of Queensland

Embedding impactful and meaningful sexual harm education within UniSA curriculum: A matter of urgency- Kiana Wilson & Anna Fulwood

Holistic Sexual Violence Response at Australian National University- Larissa Siliezar Mendoza & Kathleen Kuntz

Codesign, collaboration & compliance: aligning community with consent education- Catharine Pruscino, Michael Gonzalez & Elizabeth Kuo-Gollan University of Technology Sydney

Promoting positive cultural change at University of Technology Sydney with consent matters- Lucy Cook & Catharine Pruscino, Epigeum/University of Technology Sydney

Transforming student services to balance demand and sustainability- Professor Jessica Vanderlelie, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) La Trobe University

Keynote: Ebe Ganon, Deputy Chair of Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)

Moving Beyond Compliance and policy driven approaches to primary prevention and early intervention which actively addresses values, behaviours and attitudes to prevent harm- Kim Copeland - Director and Principal Consultant, Avyon Consulting

Bidyiri Woorwaya "To Dream Big, All Rivers Run Forward" – Embedding first nations’ knowledges and cultural safety in space and place- Mellisa Taggart, Aunty V, Anna Farmer

Enhancing trauma-informed teaching in Higher education: Introducing a trauma informed matrix- Alexandra L Sharp, University of the Sunshine Coast

James Cook - Re-imagining employability awards - moving from quantification to a socially just approach- Tara Harrold, Kate Sheppard, James Cook University

Men’s Allyship – Engaging men in gender equity and gendered violence prevention, Rhiannon Tanner, Deakin University

Connected care and holistic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at RMIT University, Carlie Groves, Ellie Franks, Katie Henry, Alison Bolger, RMIT University

The Den: Nurturing student wellbeing, connection, and inclusion at Murdoch University, Sarah Boomer, Genna Hand, Murdoch University

Culturally responsive mentoring and career coaching for enhancing academic success for students from asylum seeker backgrounds in an Australian university, Perpetua P.E.B Burt, University of Technology Sydney

Enabling veterans, currently serving and families of the Australian Defence Force to succeed in higher education- Elaine Rotor, Australian Catholic University

Engaging, empowering and fostering confidence among students returning from enrolment suspension using Te Ao Maori Principles- David Lavulo, University of Auckland

Let’s have a look at what you have written”: A collaborative autoethnography of Higher Degree Research candidates co facilitating a writing support service- Sherry, Mairchje de Necker, Queensland University of Technology

Neurodivergent learning support at The University of Queensland: An ADHD Coaching case study- Kevan W Jones, University of Queensland

Connect, Take Notice, Be Active, Keep Learning, Give. Reflections on embedding the 5 Ways to Wellbeing (NEF, 2008) in a University Student Counselling Service- Andrew Richardso , Amelia Joyce , Charles Darwin University

Separate or Together: Exploring support options for international student transition programs at ACU- Heather Webber, Australian Catholic University

Just another framework… Can we achieve the lofty goal of embedding support for learning into the curriculum? Tessa McCredie, Michael Howard, University of Southern Queensland

Visualising Student Success: a data driven approach to student support practices at Macquarie University- Jindri De Silva, Jacinta Carruthers, Macquarie University

Keynote Address: Dr Ben Wilson- Associate Professor of Education at the University of Canberra, and winner of the 2023 Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education

University of Auckland’s Journey to Excellence: Transforming Student Support and Compliance for Enhanced Outcomes, Brendan Mosley - Director, Campus Life, The University of Auckland Mark Pink - Sales Director APAC, Symplicity Matt Kennelly - Client and Implementation Manager, Symplicity

Facilitated Panel: Embedding institutional approaches to prevent gender-based violence (case examples) - Fiona Marshall, Monash University

How practice and technology enable a whole of Division response to wellbeing support and pastoral care legislation- Elizabeth Bishara, Auckland University of Technology

Partnering for Programs: The journey of a student staff partnership as a co-presentation with a student and student counsellors- Zarinah Hienekamp, Keren Jones, Te Meng, University of Queensland

Embedding mental health and wellbeing awareness into curricula at Griffith University - The "You Matter, Prioritise your wellbeing" program- Lisa Chiang, Griffith University

Launching a social program for international students: Insights and Learnings- Emma Kerr, The University of Newcastle

Thriving beyond the pandemic: elevating international student experience in New Zealand- Xin Ren, University of Canterbury

Food for thought: unconventional food security support for students in the library- Sarah Dundon, Adam Hatch, Kathryn Cass, University of Sydney

The 'Do You Want Fries with That?' Project: Empowering the student voice in enhancing support and embracing student partner collaboration- Gabrielle Bichel, Nawal Cheema, Linsey Baldacchino, University of Southern Queensland

Carving Mātauranga and indigenous knowledge into student experiences outside the classroom- Natalie Bell, University of Auckland

From information overload to smooth onboarding: UniSQ’s mission to revolutionise student orientation- Liz Cavalli, University of Southern Queensland

Redesign of a postgraduate management subject to enhance students’ online learning experience, engagement, and success- Amita Krautloher, Charles Sturt University

So, you're studying with children? Aleesha Love and Fiona Brady Student Success Advising, University of Southern Queensland

Supporting students anywhere, anytime: The development of 'The Counselling Armchair' podcast for on-demand mental health support- Elizabeth Matjacic, RMIT University