Students with Disability

Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance Scholarship

The Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance, the Autism Association of Western Australia and the Department of Training and Workforce Development are working together to deliver a scholarship program to harness the unique skills of people on the Autism spectrum or with related conditions. 

  • Up to $2,500 per recipient, funded by the Department, is available to cover the fees of eligible students to study IT, programming, cybersecurity or software development courses at Certificate IV and Diploma levels. 
You can find the application for 2025 scholarships HERE

 

Curtin disability and accessibility support

If you have a disability, physical or mental health condition, or if you are caring for someone with a disability, you can access a range of support services and assistance to help you succeed at Curtin.

Find out more and make an appointment HERE. 

 

ECU Diversity and Disability Services 

Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service is a free, confidential service for students with a disability and/or medical condition, either permanent or temporary and can help make uni life a better experience. 

 

Murdoch Students with Disability

If you have a disability or ongoing medical condition, or you are caring for a person with disability, you can access support or assistance with your studies through Murdoch Accessibility Advisors. Your tailored support may include help with coursework or exams.

There is also the NDIS pre-planning toolkit available if you are accessing the NDIS. It is designed to be used before starting your university studies.

 

UWA Disability, medical conditions and mental health

Is a physical or mental health condition, issue or disability affecting your studies? Whether you have anxiety or depression or a learning difficulty, our UniAccess teams supports you to stay healthy during your studies and perform at your academic best, no matter whether your condition is ongoing, temporary or episodic. 

Find details and contact services HERE. 

 

Notre Dame Access and inclusion

If you have a disability, injury, medical condition, mental health condition or learning difficulty, the Access and Inclusion Advisor can support you – whether your condition is ongoing, episodic or temporary.

 Contact services HERE

 

CoderDojo@Curtin Autism Academy

The CoderDojo@Curtin is a fun, free volunteer-driven, computer programming (coding) club for young people. 

 

There is:

  • a stream for students over 12 years old and 
  • a stream for children interested in Curtin’s Autism Academy (AASQA).
Check out details HERE.

 

North Metro TAFE Accessibility and Learning Support

For students with disability, mental health and medical conditions.

Accessibility and Learning Support Coordinators work across all North Metro TAFE campuses to provide support for students with diagnosed disability, medical condition or mental health condition, whether temporary or permanent. 

This service is free, confidential, and optional.

Find details HERE. 

 

Your Career: Support for young people with disability

 

 

Download your copy HERE