GeneEQUAL Schools: New study for school leaders with experience in supporting students with intellectual disability 

The GeneEQUAL team at UNSW is seeking school leaders for important research on health literacy education for students with intellectual disability. 

Are you a…. 

  • Principal, Deputy/Assistant Principal 
  • Curriculum Coordinator  
  • Special Education Leader 
  • Head of Department  
  • Learning Support Coordinator 
  • Other School Leader 

Your insights could help shape best practices for inclusive health education. One very short demographic questionnaire and an online or face-to-face interview – flexible timing & location. We have UNSW ethics approval to recruit via social media, professional networks and organisations, and snowballing. 

This research addresses a critical gap in educational practice and could benefit countless students. 

Interested? Contact the GeneEQUAL team on   

Claudia Pantoja 

0478911808 

c.pantoja_mardones@student.unsw.edu.au 

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Champion Change Bursary: Building Indigenous Leadership in Genetic Health Care

Support an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student to complete the Master of Genetic Counselling at University Technology Sydney.

This is a partnership with the GeneEQUAL inclusive research team. 

With fewer than 1% of genetic counsellors identifying as Indigenous, this bursary addresses critical gaps in culturally safe healthcare especially for Indigenous people with intellectual disability. 

Your investment will leverage $40,000 NHMRC funding and will create lasting impact for First Nations communities accessing genetic services.

For more information about this opportunity, please download the PDF below.

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GeneEQUAL Schools: New study for siblings of a young person with intellectual disability

Are you a brother or sister of a student or a young adult with intellectual disability living in Australia?

We want to know:

  • What are your thoughts on providing genetics and health education to your brother or sister?
  • What kinds of support in learning about genetic content do you find most helpful for your brother and sister?

If you are interested please contact

Kaitlyn Delaney

0411 877 430

kaitlyn.delaney@student.unsw.edu.au

Jennifer Hansen

0400 370 392

jennifer.hansen@unsw.edu.au

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December 2024 Newsletter

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December 2023 Newsletter

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October 2023 newsletter

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Newsletter August 2023

Please read our newsletter for August 2023.

We want to tell you about all the great things the GeneEQUAL team is doing.

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Julie Loblinzk OAM

The GeneEQUAL team are honoured that UNSW Adjunct Lecturer Julie Loblinzk received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to people with people with disability in Australia.

Julie Loblinzk holds her OAM certification
Iva, Manjekah, Emma and Julie at Julie's OAM award ceremony

New resources available!

The GeneEQUAL team have been busy co-producing Easy Read booklets, best practice communication videos and an educational package for health professionals. These are now live on the Centre for Genetics Education website as well as our website in the resources section. We can’t wait to share them with you.