GSA conducted research to understand challenges faced by graduate student parents at the University of Melbourne. The study highlighted issues such as lack of family-friendly support, inadequate policies, costly and inaccessible childcare, leading to a sense of invisibility and alienation among student parents. GSA’s provides recommendations, urging the University to align policies with student parent needs, enhance childcare accessibility, and create more family-friendly facilities and spaces.
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Students and graduate researchers who rely on the use of assistive technologies such as screen readers or alternative input devices struggle to access library resources in an efficient and timely manner. This is largely due to the inaccessibility of websites and resources provided by publishers.
GSA’s submission highlights the drivers and impacts of food insecurity among graduate students at the University of Melbourne, as well as the barriers they face when accessing food relief.
GSA’s Education (Coursework) Officer developed this report highlighting graduate students’ experiences of placements and recommendations for change.
GSA’s submission provides feedback on the City of Melbourne Draft Homelessness Strategy 2024-2030 based on a student perspective. Recommendations are made to both the Strategy and the Action Plan.