Booking sheets:
Wednesday, 1 March 2023
Photoshoot opportunity - Don't Miss Out
Vale Angus Catt
We encourage staff affected by this news to reach out to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) on 1300 360 364 or the University counselling service on (03) 9905 3020.
Thursday, 16 February 2023
SAVE THE DATE - Monash University Clinical Trials Centre Roadshow Presentation - Thu 6 April 2023, 12 - 1pm
A flyer will be circulated closer to the date.
Gala goes off!
Guests were treated to excellent food and entertainment and responded with outstanding generosity and enthusiasm. The over $1.2 million dollars raised will make a positive difference in the lives of premature babies and their families.
Monash is holding its first ever on-campus pride march and block party. Come march with us under a BDI banner!
Monash Show Your PRIDE March
- Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
- Time: 2.30–4pm
- Meeting point: The Count’s Courtyard, Clayton campus
- End point: C12 car park, outside Woodside Building for Technology and Design
Register now:
What to wear
Whatever you like. Come dressed as your most fabulous and authentic self.
There will also be a best dressed competition with prizes for the best dressed student and the best dressed staff member present on the day.
Schedule
- 2.30pm Registrations and arrival
- 3.00pm March preparation (getting into marching order)
- 3.15pm Event commences
- 3.30pm March commences
- 4.00pm March ends and Block Party begins!
Any questions, please contact:
- BDI lead - Anne Fletcher anne.l.fletcher@monash.edu
- Event lead - Rumali Kularatne rumali.kularatne@monash.edu
- Event team - Respectful Communities: respectful-communities@monash.edu
Australian Graduate Women (AGW) Fellowships for female PhD students - Applications open now, closing February 28
- Two (2) 2022 Barbara Hale Fellowships in any discipline: Value $8,000 each
- One (1) 2023 Georgina Sweet Fellowship in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine: Value $7,000
These Fellowships are open to female students who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in a research doctorate at any Australian university.
View the 2023 Guidelines to make an application on the relevant pages.
Update from Sally Catt
As posted on 9 February 2023, Angus Catt, son of Sally Catt, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology was in an induced coma following an accident in Seoul, Korea on 22 January.
Update from Sally Catt posted to Facebook on 13 February
"The Goose has flown in!! It was tremendously emotional as I saw him coming into the Alfred hospital- The aspenmedical team, the ambulance man and every member of the hospital staff welcomed me with open arms, while everything was happening around him on the hand over. He was looking so peaceful and I was told he had been incredibly strong throughout this flight (I'd been given grave warnings that flying in his condition was dangerous and he may not make it, hence keeping his return a little under the radar) - again, he has defied the odds.Picture L-R: Sally and the Aspen Medical team, Tony and John at the Melbourne hospital, and Sally with Angus in ICU.
This would not have happened without the local and worldwide love and support he has been receiving during his 3 weeks in a Korean Hospital. Saturday night I attended the most amazing fundraiser at Black Rock Yacht club, which was run by an absolute army of volunteers (whom I'll thank soon on their own fb page)- I have over 2500 donators to thank on the mycause page, which has nearly reached its target of $250,000 - and over time I'll be thanking you all. As Angus flew in, Henry, his cousin was running an ultra-marathon round a park in London, as a fundraiser (strava told us his heart rate went up when he was passed on the news of angus's arrival!).
I can't thank Avcair enough for being so caring and kind and keeping me updated with every detail of his flight (route changes due cyclones in darwin, 14h on the tarmac in Indonesia due to debris on the runway ripping up the tyres- Shaun you are a legend for keeping it all happening-get some sleep mate!)".
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
2023 parking arrangements
Changes to parking operations across our campuses for 2023 will come into effect from Monday 20 February as we welcome our students back to campus for O-Week.
With parking demand set to increase this year, we encourage you to use other modes of transport or carpool and share your trip and parking fees whenever possible.
No perishing here, thank you
Thursday, 9 February 2023
SCS Staff meeting - Friday 3 March 2023
- Date: Friday 3 March 2023
- Time: 12:00 - 1:30PM
- Venue: Monash University Paediatrics Seminar Room, Level 5, Monash Children's Hospital
- or Join by Zoom - link HERE
- Registration essential for in person attendance (catering purposes): HERE
Quiet Achiever Nominations: HERE
The Quiet Achiever Award is given to a staff member to reward and recognise their achievements and contribution to the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health. A $200 shopping voucher will be awarded to the winner at the next Staff Meeting. Closing date for nominations: Thursday 2 March 2023. Enquiries to jinleng.graham@monash.edu
Update from Sally Catt
Posted on behalf of Dr Christine De Nardo, Manager, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
Update from Sally Catt via Facebook on 7 February 2023
Angus remains in a coma in the ICU in separation hospital, Seoul - two weeks after his accident. It's a roller coaster ride of emotions but I continue to be blown away and humbled by the love and support Angus is receiving. at 5 pm on channel 10 tonight-there will be a little story about Angus Catt- I hope that my gratitude for everyone's support comes across in this - along with a chance to get to know Angus Better.
and here's the interview for those that missed it:
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Welcome, Karen Sims, SCS Communications Manager
Thursday, 2 February 2023
Help bring Sally Catt's son, Angus, Home
Posted on behalf of Dr Christine De Nardo, Manager, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
Sally, we send you collective strength and pray that you can bring Angus home soon.
A message from Sally Catt posted to Facebook on 25 January:
Most know now but for those that don't, eldest son Angus Catt has had a tragic fall on early hours of Sunday morning from a fourth floor rooftop in Seoul Korea- while holidaying with his brother Will Catt. He's had emergency surgery on his brain but has multiple injuries- and hasn't regained consciousness- he's in an induced coma and will not know anymore news of his chances of survival for the next few days but we are all hoping for a miracle. I'm now in Seoul with my niece Emily Swales, Will and his truly amazing Korean girlfriend Martina who has done so much to make this horrendous experience as smooth as possible . PCR test done and i'm allowed to visit him tomorrow . So grateful already for the outpouring of love, support and prayers. Angus has had the best xmas - holiday with cousins in aus and then in Korea - here are some recent happy snaps of this crazy gorgeous son of mine.
An update (friday)
I am overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love and support. I had my 15 minutes with Angus last night- it was amazing to hold him tight and talk to him- he is still in an induced coma and in the next days we will find out if he is able to breathe unassisted.
Help bring Angus home by donating here.
Working safely from home 2023
Please ensure you complete the Working safely from home – 2023 module via myDevelopment availale in my.monash. Upon successful completion of the module, you will be able to access the Working from home request form.
Thursday, 8 December 2022
Australia Awards Fellowship (Round 18) Faculty internal EOI now open
FUNDER
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Australia Awards Fellowship (Round 18)
BRIEF DETAILS
Australia Awards Fellowships offer eligible Australian organisations, from all sectors, the opportunity to deepen and broaden their links with leaders and professionals in developing countries by hosting Fellows from overseas partner organisations. Australian organisations identify their relevant development expertise and submit a Fellowship proposal with an overall aim of:
- strengthening partnerships and links between Australian organisations and partner organisations in developing countries, in support of Australia’s strategic development objectives; and
- increasing the capability and professional development of selected Fellows to advance priority development issues bilaterally, sub-regionally and/or regionally.
The program is designed to complement Australia’s individual bilateral and regional development programs and long-term scholarships by offering future leaders and mid-career professionals who will be in a position to advance priority development and foreign affairs issues on their return home. Fellowship activities aim to provide high-quality training, exchange of expertise, skills, and knowledge, and opportunities to enhance networks on issues of shared interest. Activities can include a combination of short-term study and/or training, research, professional attachments, and networking experiences.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Funding of up to $30,000 per Fellow is offered on a competitive basis to Australian organisations to host Fellows from eligible countries for activities delivered both in Australia and offshore for between minimum 2 weeks and maximum 52 weeks, the majority (over 70%) of the Fellowship must be conducted in Australia. Australian organisations must demonstrate commitment to the program and ongoing collaboration by providing a co-contribution to the Fellowship costs.
UNIVERSITY LIMITS AND FACULTY EOI PROCESS
As per the scheme guidelines, Monash University may only submit a total of FIVE applications across the University and therefore an EOI process is in place.
The deadline for submission of EOI applications to the Faculty Research Office using the template is Monday 12 December at 10:00 AM (AEDT). There will be a Faculty review and shortlisting process to select the top 5 applications to proceed to the cross-Faculty review stage.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the cross-Faculty review on or shortly after 10 January 2023.
- The MRO deadline for compliance checks (via Pure) is 10:00 AM (AEDT) on 16 January 2023.
- Final applications are due to the funder via the SmartyGrants online portal by 11:59 PM (AEDT) on Sunday 22 January 2023.
NOTE: Please do not create a Pure record for your EOI. Only applications nominated by Monash for submission to the funder should be entered into Pure.
If you have any queries about the EOI process, please contact the Faculty Research Office (medicine.research@monash.edu).
Thursday, 1 December 2022
Reporting COVID-19
Posted on behalf of Dr Christine De Nardo, Manager, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
Dear Staff and Students,
- Notify your supervisor
- Isolate from work for at least 7 days (or until you are no longer symptomatic)
- Report your COVID case to the Department of Health and
- Notify the University by completing the Contact Tracing form. This will ensure the University provides necessary support, including a deep clean of affected areas as required.
Leave entitlements
Staff who have tested positive to COVID-19 and who are not well enough to work/cannot work from home are able to apply for leave as follows:
SICK LEAVE
- staff will be required to utilise their existing sick leave entitlements whilst they are absent from work. Staff who have exhausted their accrued sick leave, may apply to access existing special paid leave provisions subject to satisfactory medical evidence or a positive PCR Test.
ISOLATION LEAVE
- where required to isolate by a medical practitioner (due to their COVID infection or if they have come into contact with a person suffering from a notifiable disease), may apply for isolation leave for a defined period. See Application for Isolation Leave form.
Further COVID-19 Staff Guidelines can be accessed here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Stay well and look after each other.
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Evacuation drills - Tuesday 29 November (MMC only)
Please participate in these drills, or indicate to the warden if you have sensitive laboratory or clinical work that you can't leave.
For any issues, please email scs.ohs@monash.edu
Year end 2022 - key information
Changes to year end 2022
Please note that there have been changes to the timing of some year end deadlines. They key changes are summarised as follows:
- Some deadlines that were previously first week of January are now late December
- Some deadlines that were previously second week of January are now first week of January
- Uplift in Financial Accounting review threshold of accruals, pre-payment and income in advance from $50,000 to $500,000.
Please take note of the deadlines relevant to you. Reminders will not be sent for deadlines.
The key close off dates are:
- Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger will close 5:00pm Tuesday 3 January 2023
- Accounts Payable (AP) ledger l close 5:00pm on Thursday 5 January 2023
- Access to all other Finance systems will close at 5pm, Tuesday 10 January 2023 for all Finance staff except Financial Accounting.
- Access to all Finance staff including Financial Accounting will close at COB Thursday 12 January 2023
All deadlines and processes are available on the Finance staff intranet. Please carefully review the deadlines to ensure the appropriate steps are taken to meet all required deadlines.
Communicating with Monash staff (customers/clients)
Deadlines applicable to Monash staff are available on the Finance intranet and (as Pdf here) these will be communicated to via Workplace and Monash Insider. If you feel it's necessary for your client or customer group to receive specific communication please contact Finance Communications who will be happy to assist.
If you have any questions regarding the year end processes please contact Tina Pham on tina.pham@monash.edu
Increase your visibility - Update your SCS researcher profile page
Sent on behalf of Dr Christine De Nardo, Manager, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
Many SCS researchers have a profile page within the SCS researchers web page. These pages are a great way to showcase your research, especially for grant application purposes, being a one-stop-shop for all information regarding your research areas, graduate research projects and a link to your Pure profile.
SCS researcher pages invite a lot of traffic, as these pages are widely used in all publications at the school and faculty level. As seen in the Google Analytics image below, there were 30,193 views over the last 12 months (overall, SCS website had 186,328 views in the last 12 months).
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We are in the process of showcasing these pages from the SCS home page and would like to ensure all these pages are updated with contents. If you have a researcher profile page and it is not updated, please email your contents to vithya.premkumar@monash.edu.
Below are some examples of the type of content showcased on the SCS researcher pages:
Thursday, 20 October 2022
NEW Clinical Trials Initiative provides grants up to $1,000,000
CRI is seeking protocol concepts for phase I/II or II studies from clinicians and academic researchers with the goal of advancing immunotherapies that will provide the greatest impact on patient outcomes.
Funding of up to $1M per study is available. CRI will prioritize selection of trials that address areas of high unmet need in cancer and seek mechanistic insights using deep correlative studies. To mazimize the impact of each clinical trial it funds, CRI will advise on selected studies to coordinate and optimize trial design and translational studies.
The deadline to submit an Initial Protocol Concept is December 1, 2022.
Please contact Ryan Godfrey at grants@cancerresearch.org for submission requirements and instructions on how to apply.
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