AccessAbility and Inclusion
AccessAbility advisors can assist you to meet the requirements of your course.
If you are a student who identifies as Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic and/or another minority neurotype with Neurodiversity support needs, or live with or have a mental health condition, ongoing medical condition or disability (including physical, neurological, intellectual, sensory, acquired brain injury or specific learning difficulty), then AccessAbility Advisors can assist you to meet the requirements of your course.
This may include advice on managing university study, implementing reasonable adjustments, adjusted assessment and exam arrangements, assistance negotiating extensions, placement arrangements etc. and/or information on assistive technology options.
You may also be eligible to register for services if you are caring for someone living with any of these conditions, or someone who is frail and aged.
View the La Trobe Achieve@Uni webpage for some great resources for university students.
Read our study guide and tips to set yourself up for success:
- Managing your study; a guide for students [DOC 76KB]
- Tips for being successful with your study [DOC 86 KB]
We are committed to providing equitable access to education under the following acts:
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Disability Standards for Education Act 2005
- Carer Recognition Act 2010.
This is to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as other students.
In accordance with Privacy Laws and Principles, AccessAbility and Inclusion collect personal information to establish your support needs. Refer to Privacy Collection Notice for more details.
When arranging your reasonable adjustments, relevant university staff members are informed of the implications of your condition and the recommended adjustments.