In this episode Belinda Minne - Coordinator, Disability Inclusion, within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews students Maddie and Tilly. Throughout the episode, Maddie and Tilly discuss what ableism is, their experiences with it and provide insights into how it can be overcome through education.

This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives.

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund

If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact:
Lifeline

• 13 11 14
• https://www.lifeline.org.au/
• 24 hour crisis support

Beyond Blue

• 1300 22 4636
• https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Deakin Staff or Students can also contact:
Safer Community

• Call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm)
• or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.au

Employee Wellbeing Service

• Call 1300 687 327 (business hours)

For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_8251brqi