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QUT Guild

Locality: Kelvin Grove, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3138 1666

Address: QUT Kelvin Grove Campus, C Block, Level 4 4059 Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qutguild.com

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25.01.2022 ? . ... . You are entitled to have your grade reviewed multiple times if you are not satisfied with the outcome at each stage.... If you are unhappy with the grade you received you should discuss it first with your Unit Coordinator. If you are not satisfied with this outcome you can take the matter higher to the head of school by submitting a school level review of grade within ten working days of the release of results. If you are not happy with this outcome you can submit within five working days a faculty level review. This review will be assessed by a committee that consists of the Executive Dean or nominee (as Chair), a member of academic staff and a student representative appointed by the faculty academic board, none of whom were involved in previous levels of this review. http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/E/E_09_01.jsp For the official link with detailed procedures of how to start review of grade processes: https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au//review-of-a-grade-or-acade For an excellent article about how to be persuasive in a grade review written by, Jessica Michael, our Advocacy Officer: https://www.qutglass.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-grade-review-

25.01.2022 Don't forget to enter our comp to go in the draw to win a first prize worth $300! Click the original post below for all the details.

25.01.2022 , Know someone whos living with a mental illness? One of the best ways to support them and show that you care is to educate yourself. But that doesnt mean you should ask them to explain it to you. Rather take some time out to do your own research. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make ch...oices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behaviour could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse Family history of mental health problems Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviours can be an early warning sign of a problem: Eating or sleeping too much or too little Pulling away from people and usual activities Having low or no energy Feeling numb or like nothing matters Having unexplained aches and pains Feeling helpless or hopeless Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared Yelling or fighting with family and friends Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships Having persistent thoughts and memories you can't get out of your head Hearing voices or believing things that are not true Thinking of harming yourself or others Part of educating yourself often also includes unlearning a lot negative stereotypes and misconceptions that you may have unconsciously adopted. There is a long history of ostracisation and stigma surrounding many mental illnesses which can contribute to the barriers many people face when they try to seek help. Educating yourself about this and the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses is an important step to becoming an ally. Weve included some links below to get you started: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/ https://www.ruok.org.au/signs , . . .

25.01.2022 This is an announcement that the Guild Foodbank at KG is back up and running! Its now fully stocked, so if youre needing some help at the moment and youre able to come onto campus, come to C201 with your ID card and well be able to provide you with a full bag of groceries. A quick note as well, there is absolutely no shame in asking for help! The Guild is here for you. If you have any questions, or need more help, please email [email protected]

24.01.2022 Earlier this year we asked you about shading at Lumpy Lawn (by the Botanic Bar), Kelvin Grove (between C and A block) and Kidney Lawn (in front of Old Parliament House). You voted 87%, 77% and 75% in favour, respectively. We have contacted QUT Facilities Management and we'll let you know when we get a response.... Keep voting so we can push for more shaded areas here: https://qutguild.newvote.org//do-you-want-more-shaded-area

23.01.2022 - First Nations Country Needs People is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organisation that works with all sides of politics for a positive outcome. They're a growing alliance of over 41 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land and sea management organisations, Country Needs People Ltd and over 100 000 Australians. Getting the message through about the need to grow and secure Indigenous ranger jobs and Indigenous Protected Areas takes commitment. Country Nee...ds People works continually with their partner groups and supporters to ensure their message about keeping country healthy is heard. Add your voice to their campaign to help make Indigenous Protected Areas and Indigenous rangers even stronger! https://www.countryneedspeople.org.au/

23.01.2022 Welcome to Adulting 101! This fortnight our focus will be professional writing, including job applications, resumes, cover letters and much more. Tune in this Wednesday at 2pm on our FB page! Were going to have a focus every fortnight on a topic that we all need in adulthood, but probably werent taught much about in high school. For more info, or to suggest a topic for us to cover, please email [email protected]

22.01.2022 A BIG congratulations to our Queer Officer, Amy Sargeant for being promoted to the National Convenor of Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education (QUTE). QUTE is a network of members and staff of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) who are actively engaged in addressing the issues facing workers of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics in the higher education industry and within the Union. This is a huge achievement for Amy and very well deserved. We are very proud of her here at QUT Guild and we can't wait to see what she does with the role in 2021!

20.01.2022 TransLink gives a 50% discount to full-time internal students on all bus, ferry and rail trips in South East Queensland. Full-time external students and part-time students do not receive these concessions. Now, because of COVID-19, many thousands of university students across the state study mostly online, yet only full-time internal students receive their discount. This doesn't make any sense... Shouldnt all students get the discount? Vote here: https://qutguild.newvote.org/i/translink-discounts-students

19.01.2022 Have a listen to our chat with Ethically Kate from our Sustainability Week last week on how to help reduce your use of single use items

19.01.2022 Elections coming soon.

19.01.2022 , - Language is powerful and the words you use in your everyday life can have a profound effect on those who have lived experience with mental illness. Certain colloquialisms like calling people crazy, or insane can ostracise and harm those who are living with a mental illness. These phrases have devolved into terms used to denigrate those with mental illness which reinforces the harmful stereotypes that can contribute to ...stigma and be a barrier to help seeking behaviour. Similarly, using mental health disorders like schizo, depression, bipolar and OCD in casual conversation to describe everyday frustrations can demean and trivialise the experiences of people who live with those issues. As a mental health ally, you should be aware of how your language can contribute to stigma and make a conscious effort to ensure your vocabulary is respectful and inclusive. , . . .

18.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who voted on the SSAF allocation. Your voice has been heard and the Guild has been fighting to control a larger portion of your SSAF. Beginning in 2021, the Guild will receive 15% of the total SSAF collected by the University to spend on their projects to support students. From there, the Guild’s allocation of SSAF will increase 5% each year after that until further notice; assuming certain KPIs are met. This is a substantial change from the 3% historically allocated to the Guild.

17.01.2022 - Oceans Watch a presentation by Sean Samer on Ocean Conservation. Sean's aim of this lecture is to not only provide information about these issues, but open up discussion about the role future generations will play in fixing the future and what our steps now entail.

15.01.2022 , - ( ) Your mental health shouldnt just be something you think about when youre not doing well. Most of us prioritise our physical health and ensure we take time out during the week to exercise and eat healthy and nutritious meals. We should be doing the same for our mental health. The National Union of Students (NUS), with the support of headspace: National Youth Mental Health Foundation, conducted a National Tert...iary Student Wellbeing Survey in the second half of 2016 to provide a snapshot of the key stressors and factors affecting the wellbeing of Australias tertiary students. The survey investigated how the academic, financial and mental health experiences of university and TAFE students impact their time at university For Young Adults: 67% rated their mental health as fair or poor compared with 39% who rated their physical health as fair or poor. 65% reported high or very high psychological distress. Only 1.6% reported that no symptoms of mental health problems impacted their study in the past year. 27% had accessed on-campus counselling services, and 24% rated their experience as negative. 28% had accessed on-campus medical services, and 13% rated their experience as negative. So many of us live with poor mental health but few prioritise their mental wellbeing by regularly seeking professional help. Going to the psychologist or counsellor should be as normal as going to the dentist or doctor. If your mental health is suffering you can visit your GP and get a Mental Health Care Plan put in place. Your doctor will need to diagnose you with a mental health condition to create the plan, so they will ask you questions about whats been happening and how youve been feeling. They will ask you to fill out a form called a K10 form, which is a simple checklist that measures if and how youve been affected by anxiety or depression recently. Having a mental health care plan makes appointments with eligible allied health professionals more affordable. If you have a mental health care plan, you are entitled to a Medicare rebate on up to 10 individual sessions or group appointments with a psychologist, social worker or occupational therapist in a calendar year. https://www.health.qld.gov.au//what-is-mental-health-care- , . . .

15.01.2022 - First Nations Here are a few select books to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' environmental knowledge: - By Bruce Pascoe... Dark Emu is a 2014 non-fiction book by Bruce Pascoe. It Re-examines colonial accounts of Aboriginal people in Australia, and cites evidence of pre-colonial agriculture, engineering and building construction by Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. - By Victor Steffensen Delving deep into the Australian landscape and the environmental challenges we face, Fire Country is a powerful account from Indigenous land management expert Victor Steffensen on how the revival of Indigenous fire practices, including improved reading of country and undertaking cool burns could help to restore our nation. - By Bill Gammage For more than a decade, Gammage has examined written and visual records of the Australian landscape. He has uncovered an extraordinarily complex system of land management using fire, the life cycles of native plants, and the natural flow of water to ensure plentiful wildlife and plant foods throughout the year. Aboriginal people spent far less time and effort than Europeans in securing food and shelter, and this book reveals how.

14.01.2022 - Plastic To help you try and live a plastic free life, here are some discount codes for companies providing plastic free alternatives to purchase: 15 % off - use code KAPPIQUT15... 10% off at & - use code QUTGUILD 10% off at - - use code QUT10 10% off at - use code UNI10 See more

13.01.2022 Have a listen to our chat with Ethically Kate from our Sustainability Week last week on hoe to help reduce your use of single use items

11.01.2022 ACYA in QUT and AIESEC in QUT will be hosting this weeks International Hangs! It will be a casual hangout with board games, group challenges and most importantly free food! Come join us at the GP Botanic Bar for some (seated) social interaction but as there are only 35 spots available be sure to click register on the link below! With this session, we aim to generate cross-cultural understandings but most importantly have some fun during this time of the semester.... Reservation: https://forms.gle/tMkGwaUAPGvWH32k7 Date: Thursday 17th September Time: 4pm-6pm Place: QUT GP Botanic Bar

09.01.2022 Our Glass Writers' Festival starts tomorrow! Join our QUT Guild Glass Team and UQ PubSoc for a series of collaborative events, artist showcases and workshops celebrating QUT & UQ's creative writing community. Click attending on the event below and find all the details over at uniwritersfestival.com

08.01.2022 - Climate Change There are stacks of great podcasts out there talking about Climate Change but one that we would recommend is the Plant Proof Podcast and the following episodes: - The lungs of our plant urgently need our help with Jeremy Halfcut... - Our diet is destroying the planet with Environmental Researcher, Nicholas Carter - Cell based meat and the future of food with Bruce Friedrich

08.01.2022 This year the Guild has looked at how we can ensure the information and services we offer are as accessible as possible to ensure students from all backgrounds and demographics can use our services. QUT Guild believes in accessibility for all. That's why this year we've been exploring ways to ensure that the information and services we provide are as accessible as possible. Living with an ability issue or speaking English as a second language shouldnt prevent you from gett...ing the same help as every other QUT student. This is why we have installed a new feature on http://qutguild.com called ReciteMe proudly paid for with SSAF funding. ReciteMe is a feature which can help people with visual impairments, people who have a learning disability, are neurodivergent or dont speak English as their first language. Features of this tool include a to help website visitors perceive and understand QUT Guilds digital content by reading aloud website text, which can be customised to suit the viewer. It also has five main reading tools for the 10% of people who have a learning disability where reading online content can be a challenge; , , , , and a . The Recite Me assistive toolbar will allow people to change the way a website looks for the 15% of the world's population who are neurodivergent as users are able to , , , . The Recite Me assistive toolbar also assists the one in ten people who dont speak English as their first language as it quickly and easily all of our web content into over 100 languages, including 35 text to speech voices. We hope this makes it easier for students from these demographics to get information on academic advocacy, Guild elections, understanding our governing documents and find our services that we provide. You can test the new feature out for yourself at http://qutguild.com and clicking Accessibility Tools in the top right hand corner.

07.01.2022 In August, the QUT Guild Council voted unanimously to affiliate to the National Union of Students (NUS), and we are pleased to announce this process of becoming a member is moving along promptly. See the minutes of that council meeting here: https://bit.ly/2ZKzBvS. The NUS has provided immense support and valuable guidance to the QUT Guild throughout this tumultuous year, despite the Guild not being a member yet. This year we have run several successful campaigns centred arou...nd supporting students at university during the pandemic with assistance and guidance from the NUS, and other student unions around Australia. Specifically, the NUS ran a national campaign which was also adopted by the Guild called Save Our Students (#SaveOurStudents). We endorsed this campaign and fought alongside Australias student union movement to win concessions for students, such as the inclusion of Centrelink payment plans that predominately affect students like Youth Allowance in JobSeeker, without which, many students wouldnt have been eligible for the supplement COVID-19 payments. Wins at QUT include the delay of financial census until the 3rd of April, a two-week push-back, and fail grades from semester 1 not being counted towards GPAs. Without the national pressure from the NUS and the campaigns they supported us running at QUT, these wins may not have been possible. Additionally, due to connections made at other student unions around Australia, we have gathered great support and inspiration for our re-launch of the Queer and Womens Collectives and the fit out of the refurbished rooms in C Block KG. While this is new for us at QUT, these kinds of services are standard elsewhere. Part of being a member of the NUS is the election of delegates at the Guild elections. These delegates then represent the interests of their student union at the national conference where policy decisions are made on issues that affect students all around Australia. This means QUT students would have student representatives sitting at the national table to be part of important campaigns, like those raised above, in future years. We hope to use our membership and our presence in the NUS to fight for better rights and treatment for QUT students, and the ongoing support we will receive from the NUS will greatly benefit students here at QUT for years to come. We also want to use this increased national presence to bring the QUT Guild to the standard of other student unions in Australia. Student unionism is extremely important and having a strong and supported National Union benefits students everywhere Learn more about the National Union of Students at www.nus.asn.au.

06.01.2022 QUT Guild is looking for Casual Graduation Robing Assistants for their QUT Guild Graduations Gowns service on 11th to 18th of December and 17th to 23rd of January. The objective of the Casual Graduation Robing Assistant position is to ensure graduates are robed correctly in their academic dress for graduation ceremonies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... Setting up of robing room in preparation for graduation ceremony. Robing of graduates in gowns, hoods and mortarboards of correct sizes. Assist Academic Gowns Manager with other duties as may be required. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL Possess excellent communication skills. The ability to work to a time line. The ability to work well as a member of a team. - DESIRABLE An understanding of tertiary qualifications. - OTHER The job entails flexible working hours (early mornings and evenings). BEHAVIOURAL PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS Bright, cheerful personality Initiative Flexibility Tolerance to Stress Attention to Detail Integrity Patience Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that QUT Ceremonies will be located at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

06.01.2022 Did we catch you at yesterday's stalls for our Not Great, Thanks for Asking campaign/R U OK Day? Thanks to everyone who came along and grabbed a cupcake and a pin to show their support for the cause! If you missed out on a pin, you can grab one (for free) from any one of our commercial stores on campus; The Corner Store, Botanic Bar, The General Store and The Grove. Wearing a Jacaranda pin can mean many things like, I live with challenges that are not obvious, Im dealing wi...th a mental health issue and Im doing my best or I understand that maintaining good mental health can be a challenge and Im here to help in any way I can. We still want to continue the conversation about Mental Health. Over the next month you will see a number of informative posts that we hope will start to reduce the stigma surrounding Mental Health. Make sure you check in with your mates and know its ok not to feel great at times but make sure you seek help where needed.

05.01.2022 - Plastic Did you know that Australians throw out 2.7 million single-use or disposable coffee cups every single day? This adds up to 1 billion coffee cups thrown out every year. To make matters worse, each cup is used for an average of 3 minutes yet takes longer than 30 years to decompose. ... Skip the single-use and invest in a reusable cup!

05.01.2022 Saturday 14th November 2020 Night to celebrate the successes of QUT Guild Clubs and Societies in 2020

04.01.2022 You know its coming close to exam time when you see the Jacaranda flowers starting to bloom along main drive. This normally stressful and challenging time for students has been elevated this year by the many issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students have experienced job loss, financial hardship, health concerns, food insecurity and other adversities during the last few months. These issues can often lead to poor mental health ...or exacerbate pre-existing psychological problems. Thats why we want to encourage you to be a mental health ally even after R U OK Day comes to a close. To help with that, we will be handing out purple Jacaranda pins at the Guilds R U OK Day stalls this Thursday (tomorrow). Wearing a Jacaranda pin can mean many things like, I live with challenges that are not obvious, Im dealing with a mental health issue and Im doing my best or I understand that maintaining good mental health can be a challenge and Im here to help in any way I can. Often the negative stigma and stereotypes that surround mental health issues can perpetuate a culture of fear and misinformation. Becoming a mental health ally is a commitment to challenging this by helping to normalise these important discussions. This week well go through a few steps you can take to become a better ally including: 1. Educating yourself 2. How to start the conversation 3. Watching your words 4. Looking after yourself Mental health is a community issue, and luckily theres steps that we can all take to build a stronger and mentally healthier QUT community. Stalls will be run on both campuses and you can find all the details here: Gardens Point - https://qutguild.info/ngtfa-gardenspoint Kelvin Grove - http://qutguild.info/ngtfa-kelvingrove

04.01.2022 , - Have an instinct that someone you care about isnt acting like they normally would? Maybe they seem more withdrawn or distracted? Want to check in on them but youre not sure about the best way to approach it? Simply asking someone how theyre feeling and if theyre doing ok can let them know that youre ready and willing to listen and help in creating a safe space for them to discuss whats going on. ...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Welcome to Adulting 101! Our livestream today is all about professional writing with GLASS editor Em Readman. Were going to have a focus every fortnight on a topic that we all need in adulthood, but probably werent taught about in high school. If youd like any more info, you can email [email protected] For resume checking and other career and employment help, check out these resources -> https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au//career-support-advice-trai... Let us know which others topics youd like to see us cover. In the coming weeks look out for our sessions on contract cheating & plagiarism as well as budgeting! See more

02.01.2022 - First Nations Watch our First Nations/Sustainability chat with ANU researcher, Dr Virginia Marshall

02.01.2022 This Adulting 101 with our Advocacy Officer, Anna Wilson, we discuss academic misconduct and contract cheating (including the rising notoriousness of Chegg). We also discuss the penalty frameworks and how to avoid breaches of academic misconduct. The services that Anna recommend are included in the comments. For any questions, you can email [email protected]. If you are seeking advocacy help, Anna and the advocacy team can be reached here: [email protected]. Let us know which other topics youd like to see us cover.

01.01.2022 - Oceans Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organisation that campaigns to defend, conserve and protect the world's oceans. From the gentle giants of the sea to its smallest creatures, Sea Shepherds mission is to protect all marine life species living in our oceans. Their campaigns have defended whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, penguins, turtles, fish, krill and aquatic birds from poaching, unsustainable fishing, habitat des...truction, and exploitive captivity. In just two years, Sea Shepherd collected 1, 233, 595 pieces of rubbish from Australian beaches in 279 beach clean-ups. 80% of these items were plastic. Sea Shepherd's Australia-wide campaign is driving community change through education and beach clean-ups, empowering people to realise every piece counts. So how can you help? Volunteer at beach clean ups Donate funds or supplies Purchase merch You can find all the details at http://www.seashepherd.org.au/