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There are three main Universities in the ACT which provide support to students with a disability who undertake study at their institution. General support services offered by all Universities include Health and Counselling, Disability Support, Academic Skills and Learning Centre and Careers Advice.
Information required to register with Disability Services include documentation of disability from a medical practitioner or professional documentation of the person's condition. All services are confidential and free to registered students.
All Universities in the ACT encourage students to make prior arrangements to discuss their proposed course of study and any assistance that may be required. Further to this it is advised that prospective students make a time to be shown around the university at either Open Day or during Orientation Week.
Enrolling at University
Enrolment forms for Universities are provided in the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) guide. Ask your careers advisor for a copy of the guide. Enrolments for University are to be submitted in second semester (early August) in Year 12.
Educational Access Scheme
Special enrolment conditions apply under the Educational Access Scheme for students whose education performance has been significantly affected by circumstances beyond their control over a period of time. The types of circumstances include:
- Disrupted Schooling
- Financial Hardship
- Home environment and responsibilities
- English language difficulty
- Personal Illness / Disability
- School environment.
To apply under the Educational Access Scheme ask your careers advisor for a copy of the Educational Access Scheme booklet. You will be required to complete the application form and to provide further information of your circumstances which will be considered by the University Admissions Centre.
For further information visit the UAC website at www.uac.edu.au/equity/eas.html .
Scholarships
Universities have a number of scholarships available to eligible people with a disability. For further information ask the Disability Officer or see the institution's website.
Details of the three main universities in the ACT are listed below.
Australian National University (ANU)
Disability Services Unit
Student Facilities Building (17A), Australian National University, CANBERRA ACT 0200
Phone: 6125 5036
Fax: 6125 9881
Email:
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www.anu.edu.au/disabilities
University of Canberra
Disability Office
Building 1 Level B Room 24, University of Canberra, CANBERRA ACT 2616
Phone: 6201 2205 or 6201 5233
Fax: 6201 5140
TTY: 6251 4601
Email:
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www.canberra.edu.au/disabilities
Australian Catholic University
Blackfriars Building, Ground Floor, ACU National, 127 Phillip Avenue, WATSON ACT 2602
Phone: 6209 1170
Fax: 6209 1105
Email:
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www.acu.edu.au/Student/disability.html
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