Disability services

Disability services

Charles Darwin University is committed to providing an accessible, supportive, safe and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities.  

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Disability Liaison Officers

The Disability Service is the first point of contact for students with disabilities.

If you have a physical or sensory disability, learning disability, medical illness or a psychological condition that may impact on your ability to access and participate in study and other services of Charles Darwin University, then you are advised to contact a Disability Liaison Officer within the Disability Service.

The disability can be either permanent or temporary.

The Disability Liaison Officers assist with the following services:

  • General assistance and advice with identifying the implications of a disability for study

  • Registration with the Disability Service and the development of a Learning Access Plan

  • Liaison between student and staff members regarding the Access Plan

  • Advice regarding implementation of recommended adjustments, including adjustments for Examinations;

  • Access to assistive software and specialised equipment and resources;

  • Referral to and liaison with other services and agencies.

Disclosure

Disclosing a disability can be difficult. Initially, it is advisable to discuss disclosure with the Disability Liaison Officer. This information will remain confidential until you determine who needs to know about your disability. Generally, disclosure enables the university to implement appropriate adjustments to enable you to access and participate in your studies.

Education Bursary

Vision Australia’s Further Education Bursary

Vision Australia award Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision.

Education bursaries provide adaptive technology to help ensure that these students can fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies.



For more information on eligibility and closing dates please visit Vision Australia.

Contacts

To find out more, or to see if you are eligible to receive this service, please contact:

Casuarina:

Administrative Officer
T: 08 8946 6288
F: 08 8946 6654 
E: equity@cdu.edu.au
Casuarina Campus
Blue 1.1.21 

Disability Liaison Officer
Maddy Dack
T: 08 8946 6288
F: 08 8946 6654
E: disability@cdu.edu.au

Alice Springs:

Disability Liaison Officer (Mondays and Tuesdays)
Chris Shilton
T: 08 8946 6288
F: 08 8959 2582
E: disability@cdu.edu.au
Alice Springs Campus
Building 1.1.1