Supporting Students with Disability in VET
Students with disability are still not participating, completing or moving into work at the same rate as other students. Much of what drives that sits in how training is designed and delivered, which is where providers have the most room to make a difference.
Revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) took effect on 1 July 2025. They position accessibility and disability as part of ordinary quality practice rather than a separate obligation, alongside existing responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. In practice, RTOs need to be able to show that:
- information for students with disability is clear
- support planning happens early
- assessment is fair
- learning resources are accessible
- learning environments are accessible and inclusive
- work integrated learning is safe, accessible and fit for purpose
- wellbeing strategies are in place
- governance systems monitor whether all students can participate and progress
The resources linked below are designed to help RTOs build the organisational capability to do this.
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Good Practice guides
Case studies from VET providers across Australia showing how they are supporting students with disability in ways that connect to the revised Standards for RTOs.
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VET eLearnings
Two free online programs for VET staff and educators, reviewed and updated in June 2026 to align with the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations and current legislation. Both are self-paced and free for individuals
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Resources to support VET students with disability
Developed by ADCET in 2022 to guide and support VET providers in inclusive practice covering pre-enrolment, enrolment, transition from school, reasonable adjustments and more
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Access Plans for VET Educators
Professional learning resources (November 2020) to build educator confidence in using a student's Access Plan, including reasonable adjustments, where responsibilities sit and guiding inclusive teaching practice.
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VET data
National data on students with disability in VET, covering participation, completion and employment outcomes and how these vary by state, qualification level and provider type. It also sets out the questions the figures raise for providers looking at their own data.
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Implementation Guide
This implementation guide explains what each resource is, who it is for, and how it can help you strengthen inclusive practice and support students with disability at your organisation.