Gateways ...to post secondary education, training and employment in Tasmania

 "So much out there, so little time to find and access it." It's true, there are many excellent resources available to assist you but there never seems to be enough time to keep up to date. Here’s a solution:

If you are looking for a one-stop information source that provides up to date information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training, visit:

ADCET - the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education & Training.

If you are looking for specific information about post school pathways, options, support, employment and legal services available in Tasmania, and a whole lot more, then you have come to the right place. Gateways aims to help you keep up to date with what's available in Tasmania and people you can contact for assistance. To help navigate your way through this site, read the information contained under "Help/Search Tips". We invite you to visit us frequently as Tasmanian news, events and regional newsletters will be regularly updated.

Top Links to Useful Resources for Staff

Pathways Planning

• Leaps & Bounds– Self-help Planning Guide to post-school education and TAFE training in Tasmania for prospective students with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
• Pathways to Work through Vocational Education & Training Part 1 Part 2
• Tasmania Department of Education – Transition Portal
• Towards Success- in Tertiary Study – Booklet series

Inclusive Practice

• Inclusive Practice is Good Practice
• Teaching Students with Disabilities – Series of Fact Sheets
• Teachability – Creating an Accessible Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
• Fair go in training for people with a disability: meeting your AQTF obligations
• DO-IT Resources including K-12 – Teaching strategies for educators
• Opening All Options II – Learning Disability resource
• Succeeding with a Psychiatric Disability in the University Environment
• Working With Diversity - guide for RTOs

Career Planning/Employment

• Choosing Your Path – Disclosure: It’s a Personal Decision

Employment Fact Sheet Series

• Writing an application letter [pdf]  [word]
• Where can you find assistance [pdf]  [word]
• Disclosure [pdf]  [word]
• Interview preparation [pdf]  [word]
• Networking [pdf]   [word]
• Resumé preparation [pdf]  [word]
• Selection criteria [pdf]  [word]
• Telephone interview [pdf] [word]