ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

ADCET is Australia’s leading resource on disability in tertiary education for disability practitioners, educators, and students.

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Independent National Student Ombudsman Opens

The National Student Ombudsman (NSO), officially launched in February, will hear from students, investigate complaints and resolve disputes with universities. The NSO will be able to take complaints from students about a provider’s handling of various matters, for example gender-based violence, disability discrimination, or where a student is subjected to antisemitism, Islamophobia or other forms of racism on campus.

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ADCET Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium 2025

ADCET and the University of Sydney are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming one and a half day 2025 UDL Symposium: Navigating Authentic Assessment and Learning in a Digital World on 25-26 June 2025. Abstract submissions are still welcome, and we invite submissions from across the Higher Education and VET sectors from academics, teachers, VET educators and practitioners.

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Building a Neurodivergent Friendly University

The University of Melbourne Neurodiversity Project aims to improve the university experience for neurodivergent staff and students by enhancing understandings of neurodiversity and providing supportive environments. The team has already made significant progress, including delivering capacity-building workshops and conducting a university-wide needs-analysis survey.

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Disability Support Fund Increased Funding

The 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook delivers the next steps in the Australian Government’s reform of the tertiary education system including increasing the Disability Support Fund by approximately $40 million per year (quadrupling the current funding levels) to assist more students with disability to access, participate and succeed in higher education.

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ADCET Manager Awarded 2025 ACSES Equity Fellowship

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has announced Darlene McLennan as one of the recipients of their 2025 Equity Fellowship. This fellowship will support crucial research into empowering disability services across the Australian higher education sector.

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What People Say

As a newcomer to the tertiary education sector, ADCET has been an enormous source of information, wisdom and support in all things education related. I’ve worked in the disability sector for over 30 years and ADCET is by far the most comprehensive and professional resource I have ever come across. The collegiality and willingness of practitioners across the country to share their knowledge and expertise is truly inspirational.

Michelle Anderson, Manager

Access & Inclusion, University of SA
ADCET provides the Tertiary Education Sector with the most up to date current professional training. The webinars provided professional training over the breadth of a worker’s carer. This training has embedded a high quality of service across Tertiary Education Sector in Australia.

Liz Sullivan, Manager

UniAccess, Student Success and Wellbeing, University of Western Australia
When I arrived in Australia 8 years ago and then landed my first role as a disability practitioner on Aussie soil, ADCET was my source of truth! I was the only disability advisor in the university and having ADCET to refer to ensured that I aligned with best practice in the sector. I have also referred countless academics and students to the website, to explore teaching strategies and assistive technology options. ADCET ensures that we as practitioners are all on the same page which benefits students with disability in tertiary education. Thank you ADCET for supporting us to support students with disability equitably, and I look forward to the next 25 years!

Veronica Nelson, Access and Inclusion Advisor

University of SA
A TAFE QLD practitioner for 28 years; I moved into a disability educational role in 2017. The ADCET team and their amazing suite of innovative and inclusive resources immediately made me feel comfortable, in control and totally supported. Through their modelling and encouragement I now get involved with the development and trialling of resources for our industry! The ADCET team genuinely cares for student and practitioner growth, both professionally and personally.

Meredith Jackson, Leading Vocational Teacher

Student Support, TAFE Queensland
As a disability practitioner who often provides discrete support to our students, ADCET has been my ‘go-to’ resource for technology know-how, practitioner best practice and often just the simple but vital confirmation that I’m doing the best I can for our students engagement, independence and progression. ADCET is a wonderful resource. Happy 20th birthday!

Brandon Taylor, Manager

TAFE Queensland