ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

What does art have to do with occupational therapy? Quite a lot, as Annika Patmore, a lecturer at James Cook University (JCU), has discovered. She believes students need to be supported to find out how they work best, so that they can achieve their best. And it’s this belief that led her to create a new method of teaching fundamental OT concepts so that every student can pick them up.

Early Bird registrations are now open for the ADCET UDL Symposium 2026. The Symposium (24 to 26 June 2026) will bring together academics, teachers, VET educators and practitioners from across Higher Education and VET to share, connect and advance UDL practice. With both in-person and online attendance options available.
Early Bird registrations close: Monday 4 May 2026

Join Darlene McLennan for an update on the ACSES Equity Fellowship examining disability support in Australian universities. This webinar will explore what disability support looks like across institutions, practitioner experiences and capacity, and what students say matters most. Learn about emerging themes around workload, professional development, the gap between policy and practice, and what drives meaningful change.
When: Wednesday 25 March 2026

(ADCET) is pleased to announce that abstracts are now being accepted for the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium 2026: From Ideas to Impact: Sharing, Engaging, and Co-Designing Practice. We invite submissions from academics, teachers, VET educators and practitioners across the Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training sectors.
Abstract submissions close: Monday 2 March 2026

What messages do our admissions pages send about who belongs in higher education? This study highlighted the gaps between inclusive policy and everyday practice. Laura Gray and Bryony McNeill presented the details of their study as well as identified practical opportunities for educators to create clearer, safer, and more inclusive pre-admission communication.

For over two decades ADCET has been Australia's premier national resource promoting equity for tertiary students with disability. This webinar highlighted how ADCET provides support through our free comprehensive resources, professional development opportunities, community building initiatives, and direct consultation services. It also discussed how ADCET is working across all levels of the sector to improve accessibility and inclusion.