CANDID
Making university more supportive: because we CAN, so we DID.
CANDID (ChronicAlly ill, NeuroDiverse, Impaired and Disabled) facilitates friendships, develops connections and provides mutual support for students who have experiences of:
- chronic illness
- neurodiversity
- disability (including mental health)
- impairment.
Carers and allies are also welcome too.
We are a student-led group, supported by AccessAbility and Inclusion team. We currently run a lunchtime Microsoft Teams social catch-up on the third Monday of every month with a speaker.
We keep in touch between meetings via Microsoft Teams. We are flexible, respectful and responsive.
CANDID facilitators also run regular Shut Up And Study (SUAS) events via Microsoft Teams to our Calendar, for those who may be struggling with procrastination and/or would like to participate in focused study sessions with peer accountability. We use the Pomodoro technique of alternating 25 minutes or more of silent work with short social breaks. See our Teams page for more details and upcoming sessions.
CANDID recognises that people are diverse, as are our experiences, health, and wellbeing. We want CANDID to be a safe place for people from all walks of life, and for this safety to be reflected in how we communicate with each other. All meetings are optional, you can come and go as you please. Come and see if we are your community.
For more information, you can also email us at CANDID.group@latrobe.edu.au.
Dates for 2023 with proposed speakers:
Email the CANDID email address or use the 'Express your Interest Form' to access the sessions. If you have any suggestions for discussion topics/speakers please let us know.
March
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 20th March at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Time Management & Exam Preparation
LUNCHTIME ON CAMPUS COFFEE: Wednesday 29th March at 1:00pm
Come and chat with other CANDID members over coffee (see you at the Agora - outside Bachelor of Coffee)
April
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 17th April at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Assistive Technology
May
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 15th May at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Library Resources
June
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 19th June at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Career Hub
July
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 17th July at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: ADHD at University
August
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 21st August at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Neurodiversity at University
September
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 18th September at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Mental Health
October
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 16th October at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: Time Management & Exam Preparation
November
LUNCHTIME MEETING: Monday 20th November at 1:00pm
SPEAKER: GradWise Employment