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Inclusive and Accessible Communication

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Dates 21 October 2024
Time 4 pm - 5.30 pm
Delivery Online lecture and Q&A
Related disciplines Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, Organisational Communication, Corporate Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Strategic Communications , Public Relations.
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Inclusive and Accessible Communication: Basic Principles and Challenges

About the seminar

In this lecture, I will introduce some of the key principles of inclusive and accessible communication practice, focusing on notable challenges and important considerations for equitable information sharing in diverse societies. I will pay particular attention to issues around gender-inclusive language, representations of disability, and the importance of accessible and culturally informed approaches to information sharing during crisis events. As a case study, I will also discuss some of the findings of my research surrounding migrant and refugees’ experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia. I will conclude with some recommendations (arising from my research) for improving crisis communication to better meet the diverse information sharing and support needs of multicultural communities.

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Dr Ashleigh Haw

Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media

Dr Ashleigh Haw (she/her) is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication at the University of Canberra. She specialises in advancing social inclusion in communication policy, advocacy, and practice, with a special interest in understanding how marginalised communities engage with (and are impacted by) media representation of their needs and experiences. Ashleigh’s most recent research uses Covid-19 as a case study to examine the social and health implications of racism, disability exclusion, and mis/disinformation during global crisis events; emphasising notable scholarly and policy implications at the intersections of sociology, social policy, and communication.


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