Links
We curate the Get Ready for Study and Work Scoop.it page – here you will find links to a large range of useful resources and websites relevant to tertiary education and employment for people with disability, as well as general disability information and updates. You can follow the page to be notified of new articles, and filter the page by your area/s of interest.
Information for high school students with disability thinking about going to uni. Made up of five sections to help you prepare for uni, with tips, hints and links.
Choosing your Path, Disclosure: It's a Personal Decision
A website that addresses the issues and challenges of disclosing a disability. Information for people with a disability, employers, educators and supporters
A website for Graduates with a Disability and Employers. Useful information for TAFE and University students on finding Employment.
This new NDIS Ready webpage includes a link to the new My NDIS Pathway – a guide to being an NDIS participant, and other resources including videos.
Stories of Success - Check out these inspiring stories of people with disability succeeding in tertiary education and employment:
- Beyond expectations: Stories of people with disability in employment
- Models of achievement: Check out Robert and Steven's stories about their experiences at university
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector.
A series of study guides which contain study skills and resources for students with a range of disabilities. They are applicable to students who are currently studying, or intending to study, in higher education.
Disability Education Standards
A guide for students with a disability, their associates, and education providers.
This site provides information and resources about learning disabilities (LD). A learning disability can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information.
A one-stop shop for employers, services and people with a disability, supported by a free professional telephone information/advice service 1800 464 800
University Disability Advisers
Contact details for Disability Advisers at all Australian Universities
Contact details for disability services at all Australian TAFE colleges
Make Your Mark
How will you make your mark on the world? Discover your future and live the kind of life you want through further education.
Australia's career information and exploration service. You can use the personalised career exploration tool to discover career options and identify your career path. You will also find occupation profiles, job seeking tips, information about courses and scholarships, and many activities and quizzes to help you explore your career options
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.
Provides access to information about vocational qualifications and registered training organisations.
Find more useful links in our Career Toolbox (PDF, 314.15 KB) for people with disability