Recognising individual needs

We recognise that disability may be permanent, temporary or variable and may include, but isn't limited to: 

• brain injuries
• intellectual disabilities
• medical conditions, such as asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue, Crohn's Disease, diabetes, heart disease, etc
• neurodiversity, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism (ASD), etc
• neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, etc
• physical conditions, such as arthritis, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, etc
• psychiatric or mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, etc
• sensory conditions, such as auditory processing disorder, blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, etc
• Specific Learning Disorders (previously dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia)
• temporary injuries, such as a fractured limb, surgery impacting study, etc
• primary carer responsibilities, ie if you provide care for someone with any of the above conditions or who is considered frail and aged

How we can help

We'll meet with you to discuss your unique needs and the requirements of your program (also called Inherent Academic Requirements) and identify appropriate reasonable adjustments. We can also provide practical advice about the support and facilities available to you at UniSC.

Supporting documentation

You'll be asked to complete a consent form that explains who has access to the information you share with us. You'll also be asked to provide documentation to verify the nature and impacts of your condition, or role as a carer. You can discuss these at your appointment.

Explore documentation requirements

For parents and guardians

Parents and guardians are welcome to contact us for general information about possible supports and services available. However, privacy laws restrict us from speaking about a student without the student's written consent. UniSC is an adult learning environment where it's encouraged that students take increased responsibility for their studies. This is something to talk about, and plan for, with the student.

Visiting campus

Facilities

Accessible toilets and free accessible parking (with a permit from Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads) are available at all campuses. Our maps locate these facilities. Lifts are noted where available.

Assistance animals

UniSC welcomes assistance animals on campus. Assistance animals must wear an identifiable coat or harness while on campus and be accompanied by a certified handler carrying an identification card.