How to access disability services

You need to apply for services through the Disability Resource Centre. You can do this by applying online, or filling in the forms and delivering them to the Disability Resource Centre.

Supporting documentation

You will need to provide supporting documentation from an appropriate professional. This documentation should include:

• information on your condition

• how your study may be affected

• whether your condition is permanent, temporary or ongoing.

You can use the supporting documentation form or provide it in another format as long as all the required information is given.

If you have a learning disability, you must provide a report from a psychologist or other qualified professional trained in administering standardised tests and assessing learning disabilities. All documentation and reports must be in English. For documentation guidelines visit the Australian Learning Disability Association website.

A Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) will arrange a time to talk with you on the phone or in person. The DLO will:

• go over your application and supporting documentation with you and gather any additional information required

• discuss with you the impact of your impairment(s) and appropriate adjustments and services

• discuss with you issues of privacy and notification to relevant areas of the University.

The DLO will then implement any necessary accessibility services and let your Faculty or other service areas know of any adjustments that they need to make. If you will need a large range of services and adjustments, the DLO will prepare a Learning Access Plan for you.

Option 1: Apply online

Option 2: Fill in the forms

> Download Application form (44 KB)

> Download Supporting Documentation form

> Or collect forms at a Student Life location near you