Students with ongoing wellbeing needs, disability, or health conditions may be eligible for reasonable adjustments and ongoing support.
Students are encouraged to contact Student Support to discuss available options.
Accessibility and Equity
HEA is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that supports equitable access to education for all students.
We aim to ensure that students with disability, health conditions, or mental health support needs are able to participate fully in their studies and engage with campus life. Reasonable adjustments and support arrangements are provided where appropriate to support access to teaching, learning, and assessment.
Support and Reasonable Adjustments
Student Support services coordinate reasonable adjustments and flexible arrangements in consultation with students, with a focus on supporting access to the learning environment.
Support may include adjustments related to:
- Teaching and learning activities
- Assessment arrangements
- Learning resources and technologies
- Participation in campus-based activities
Students are encouraged to discuss their needs as early as possible to allow appropriate support to be arranged.
Accessible Campus Environment
HEA seeks to ensure that campus facilities are accessible where reasonably practicable.
Accessibility features may include:
- Lift access to teaching and student areas
- Ramp access to buildings and common areas
- Accessible amenities
Confidentiality and Privacy
Information provided by students in relation to accessibility, disability, or health needs is treated as confidential.
Documentation is handled sensitively and is only shared with relevant staff where necessary to support reasonable adjustments, and with the student’s consent, except where required by law.
HEA is committed to meeting its obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
How to Access Accessibility Support
Students seeking accessibility or equity support are encouraged to contact Student Support to discuss available options.
Contact Student Support:
📧 studentsupport@highereducationaustralia.org
📞 1300 619 754