Disability Support
Deakin's Disability Resource Centre (DRC) promotes inclusion and access, and provides information and services for students with a disability, health or mental health condition that affects their study or participation in university life.
Who can use our services?
Our services are for Deakin students who have a disability or health condition that is affecting their study.
Working with the DRC
What is a Access Plan? How can a Disability Liaison Officer help you? Should you disclose your disability? Those and many other questions answered in this section.
Campus access and parking
Information and maps about access to buildings and accessible parking.
Request support
Find out more about how to request support from the Disability Resource Centre, what forms and documentation are needed.
Types of support available
Alternative assessment, assistive technology, longer library loans, interpreters, and many other types of support are available for those who need it.
Disability support information for staff
Information and support for staff members working with students with disability o
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Deakin's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018–2020 outlines the goals and strategies guiding Deakin to be as inclusive and accessible as possible.
Feedback, concerns or ideas for improvement
Merrin McCracken
Manager, Access and Inclusion, Student Service Network
03 5227 8421 merrin.mccracken@deakin.edu.au
Contact us
For general enquiries and appointments contact the Disability Resource Centre (DRC), open 9am to 4pm week days.
03 9244 625503 9244 6255 drcentre@deakin.edu.au
Burwood
Level 1, Building B, Room 1.03
Disability Liaison Officers:
- Amanda Bailey
- Lisa Kavanagh
- Elizabeth Williams
- Kylie Fitzpatrick
- Jude Blandford
Cloud
All Disability Liaison Officers and services available to Cloud students
Disability Liaison Officer:
- Amanda Bailey
- Lisa Kavanagh
- Elizabeth Williams
- Kylie Fitzpatrick
- Jude Blandford
- Claire Edwards
- Meg Maher
- Ben Parker
- Nicole Downes
Waterfront
John Hay Building, Level 2
Disability Liaison Officer:
- Claire Edwards
Waurn Ponds
Student Life, Level 2, Building jb
Disability Liaison Officers:
- Meg Maher
- Ben Parker
Warrnambool
Student Life, Building B, Lower Level
Disability Liaison Officer:
- Nicole Downes