Diversity Views

Fostering an inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals involves everybody in the community. At Trinity College, we are committed to ensuring that ours is a neuro-affirming one. Each week in Diversity Views, we will share information to help each of us be the best advocate and ally that we can, creating an environment where difference is understood and celebrated.

In all aspects of life, language matters. This is especially true when discussing inclusion. In the 1990’s, sociologist, Judy Singer, coined the term ‘neurodiversity’ to refer to brain differences, recognising the fact that all brains are different. In this sense we are all neurodiverse. This means that when we are talking about people who are neurodivergent, we are referring to those whose brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical.". This includes people who identify as Dyslexic, Autistic, as having ADHD or any of the presentations in the infographic below. More than anything, we need to remember that neurodivergent brains are different not less, and that inclusive communities celebrate everyone.

If you have a topic that you would like covered (or a question answered) in Diversity Views then email Ms Calegari on calegari.natalee@trinity.wa.edu.au.

Mother's Day Stall

Empower Enterprises will be selling canvas tote bags and terrariums for Mother’s Day next Tuesday, 7 May during Edmund Rice day stalls. Prices will be $5 a bag and $8 for a terrarium. Come find us outside the D & T rooms!