The Inclusion and Disability Services (IDS) provides access to adjustments and services for students who have a disability, ongoing medical condition, temporary injury or carer responsibilities. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 recognises that a disability may be permanent, intermittent or temporary; acquired or lifelong; visible or invisible.
Our team has expertise in a variety of allied health sciences including psychology, rehabilitation therapy, social work and occupational therapy. This gives us an excellent understanding of how disability or carer responsibilities may affect your ability to manage your studies and meet your academic potential.
Once you've registered with us, we communicate with relevant staff who are responsible for implementing your support needs and reasonable adjustments.
We'll work with you to develop a personalised academic plan, which is used to formally communicate to staff within the University the adjustments that you're eligible to access throughout the semester.
Adjustments might include:
As set out by the Disability Standards for Education 2005, we are required to make reasonable adjustments to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education.
Eligibility for these services is determined on an individual needs basis, upon review of the recommendations provided in your supporting documentation (during registration) and through consultation with a Inclusion and Disability Services Officer. All adjustments documented must uphold the academic integrity and inherent requirements of the course.
We liaise with your faculty or school to provide you with reasonable adjustments and support. However, please be aware that our services do not include counselling and we can't intervene on matters of special consideration, academic appeal or leniency.
If you're registered with us, you can book an appointment face to face on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus or via Zoom – please advise which option you require when booking.
If you have not yet registered with us and have questions you'd like to discuss with an Inclusion and Disability Services Officer before you apply to register, contact our team.
9 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday
