Disability Information and Support provides learning support, advice, advocacy and information to students who have a disability, impairment, medical condition, or injury that affects their study.
Students can make an appointment with a Student Advisor to discuss their requirements and work collaboratively to create a support plan. The information a student shared with Disability Information and Support in relation to their impairment and support requirements is held in confidence, with the exception of concerns around safety as outlined in the Privacy Act.
Furthermore, the support they receive is not documented on their academic record or marked on their qualification.
Disability Information and Support provides academic support, including:
- Providing copies of lecture notes
- Subject tutoring and academic study development tutoring
- Alternative formats for course materials
- Equipment and software
- Lab demonstrators or research support
- Alternative test or exam arrangements
- Individual library tours
- Library retrieval services
- Study rooms
- Mobility parking
- Ensuring teaching spaces are accessible
Disability Information and Support requires documentation from a relevant professional to ensure that appropriate supports are put in place for a student. This is also necessary to protect the integrity of the student's degree.
All services provided by Disability Information and Support are free for domestic students.
International students are encouraged to contact Disability Information and Support to discuss their support requirements before embarking on their studies and to ensure they are aware of the support available to them.
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