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-ups on the third Monday of every month, sometimes with a speaker.

We are flexible, respectful and responsive.

CANDID facilitators also run weekly Shut Up And Study (SUAS) sessions in person and via Microsoft Teams, for those who 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 details of 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.

Express your interest today

For more information, you can also email us at CANDID.group@latrobe.edu.au.