ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
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Featured news, events and articles from across the sector.
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Study Buddies, AI and Learner Agency
The ILOTA (Inclusive Learning Opportunities Through AI) podcast series explores the exciting convergence of UDL, AI and accessibility and examines ways in which emerging technologies can be utilised to enhance learning opportunities. Episode 10 takes a look at how and where AI might be useful in supporting students in their learning endeavours and how new technologies are opening up avenues for students who traditionally may have been excluded.
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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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ADHD & Artificial Intelligence - Strategic tools and academic practices for students with ADHD
Join Tiana Blazevic for an interactive presentation on the use of specific artificial intelligence study tools that may assist students with ADHD. Additionally, Tiana will discuss recent research on the use of AI for students with different learning modalities before showcasing some of the ways that students at all program levels can use AI tools in their academic practice. When: Thursday 27 March 2025
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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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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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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.
What People Say
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Michelle Anderson, ManagerAccess & Inclusion, University of SA
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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, ManagerUniAccess, 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 AdvisorUniversity 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 TeacherStudent 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, ManagerTAFE Queensland
ADCET news
- Practice Spotlight: Building a Neurodivergent Friendly University
- Practice Spotlight: Living for equity and inclusion: Justin Wylie
- ADCET News: ADCET Manager Awarded 2025 ACSES Equity Fellowship
- ADCET News: 2024 ADCET UDL Symposium Presentations now available!
- ADCET News: Australian Disability Strategy (ADS) Review 2024 - ADCET Submission
- Practice Spotlight: Let a thousand (sunflower) blossoms bloom!
Upcoming events
- Webcast: Autism and Tertiary Education Course
- Webinar: Practical Strategies for Teachers with Learners Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - deafConnectEd
- VET Professional Development: Learning Support Plans (Skills Education)
- VET Professional Development: Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities (Skills Education)
- ADCET Webinar: ADHD & Artificial Intelligence - Strategic tools and academic practices for students with ADHD
- Round Table Conference 2025
Sector news & positions vacant
- Job: Accessibility & Inclusion Advisor - Bond University
- Job: Disability Transition Support Officer - Wodonga Institute of TAFE
- Sector News: Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System – Fact sheet for apprentices with disability
- Sector News: Independent National Student Ombudsman (NSO) Opens
- Job: Student Accessibility Liaison Officer - Box Hill Institute
- Sector News: Australia’s first Disability Employment Centre of Excellence announced
Latest links & articles
- Podcast: ILOTA Things: Episode 10 - Study Buddies, AI and Learner Agency
- Web link: Consultation on changes to the Disability Standards for Education 2005 - Early childhood education
- Article: Our right to learn and play - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource
- Article: Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System
- Web link: The National Student Ombudsman (NSO)
- Web link: National Autism Strategy 2025 - 2031
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.