DoctorKarelle Siellez

Secretary

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The Chapter will raise awareness of issues faced by marginalised groups and undertake to establish best practice guidelines for supporting the inclusion of these groups in our community. The Chapter will monitor the diversity of astronomers working in Australia and recommend future actions that will improve the working environment for all astronomers. To improve the status of underrepresented groups in astronomy, the Chapter will assist to ensure appropriate representation for the Australian astronomy community, both at scientific meetings and on high-level decision-making committees. The Chapter will hold Town Hall meetings yearly (typically at the ASA ASM) and will carry out initiatives and events to improve inclusion, diversity, and equity in Australian astronomy.

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Find a way to work with students to gain a sense of belonging.

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Context: For the first time, during the semester2 of 2022, Coffeesics News was introduced. For Whom: Academics researchers from Honors to Seniors in Physics, it can include professionals, summer research students and anybody with high education in Physics. The concept: Having a weekly gathering of 30 minutes during which people will ask if they have news to announce. Then, one person (volunteer or by default the organiser) will present the news of the week in Physics. Finally, during the last 10 minutes, another volunteer will present one plot from their research for which they would like to have discussion with the audience about. Goal: Sharing knowledge, developing collective thinking and increasing cohesion inside our discipline.

Context: For the first time, during the semesters 1 and 2 of 2022, Taco Tuesday was introduced. For Whom: Maths and Physics discipline, from PhD to Seniors, Academics to Professionals and Admins. The concept: By sharing a lunch together (taco or other) each Tuesday at the Club, the idea was to bridge the gap between the different "status", especially PhD/Postdocs versus more mid/senior people, and between academics and professionals. Goal: Having social time, discussing about whatever we feel like in a relaxed atmosphere, decreasing the gap between the different status in Maths/Physics. When/Where: Tuesdays 12-1pm Semester 1; 1-2pm Semester2 at the Club (restaurant on campus)

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