Disability Support Services
If you have one of the following disabilities you may be eligible for extra support from the Disability Liaison Advisor (DLA) to help you complete your chosen course:
- Physical disability
- Mental health condition
- Visual or hearing impairment
- Intellectual disability
- Learning disability
- Medical or neurological condition
The DLA can help by providing:
- Support when you enrol in your chosen course;
- Reasonable adjustments to support your learning;
- Liaison with teachers or assessors;
- Adaptive technology, such as Read & Write TextHelp, ergonomic equipment, software for Vision Impairment;
- Advice and referral;
- Orientation to campus life;
- Tutorial assistance;
- Classroom participation assistance;
- Alternative formatting; and
- Counseling for disability issues.
Please contact your campus Disability Liaison Officer (DLA) as soon as possible to ensure that your adjustments are provided in a reasonable time frame.
Disability Transition Officers – Mildura & Swan Hill
Our Disability Transition Officer provides the following support:
Personalised Support: Our DTO provides tailored guidance and assistance for students with disabilities, ensuring their smooth and successful transition from secondary school to SuniTAFE.
Collaborative Approach: Working within a 'Team Around the Learner' framework, our DTO partners with schools, care teams, and tertiary education support services to create a supportive environment for every student.
Understanding Rights: Our DTO helps students and their families understand their rights regarding Reasonable Adjustment and ensures they are aware of the support available at SuniTAFE.
Comprehensive Planning: From developing a transition plan for the first 90 days to facilitating support group meetings and assisting with the enrolment process, our DTO ensures that every aspect of the transition is carefully planned and executed.
Community Engagement: Our DTO collaborates with external stakeholders to raise awareness and understanding of the transition process, fostering a more inclusive and supportive community for students with disabilities.
Apprentice & Trainee Disability Support
Assistance is available for apprentices and trainees through the Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support and Assistance for Tutorial, Mentor and Interpreter Services (formerly known as DAAWS). The scheme helps provide tutorial, mentor and interpreter support to apprentices and trainees. It can also provide practical assistance to the person with a disability with off-the-job training components and financial incentives to prospective employers. The DLA works with the apprentice or trainee to provide the most appropriate support for their disability.
To be eligible for support, you must provide supporting documentation identifying your disability, impairment, or long-term condition. Documentation is required to be completed by an appropriate health or medical professional.
Why should I disclose that I have a disability and/or a medical condition?
It is entirely your choice whether to disclose a disability or medical condition. However, letting us know before you enrol can provide significant benefits, including:
• Support in place from day one: We can organise the necessary supports before your studies begin.
• Assistance during enrolment: If you need help during the enrolment process, we can ensure you receive it.
• Reasonable adjustments ready: Items such as assistive technology or ergonomic equipment can be arranged ahead of your classes.
Sharing this information early helps us create an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to your needs.
Contact SuniTAFE Disability Liaison Officers
SuniTAFE has DLA's located on site at both our Mildura and Swan Hill Campuses.
A DLA can meet with you to discuss your support needs either:
- Face to face
- Via Zoom/Teams or
- Telephone
Phone: or SMS 0447 951 233
Email: StudentSupportServices@sunitafe.edu.au