ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

ADCET is Australia’s leading resource on disability in tertiary education for disability practitioners, educators, and students.

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A request for support for disability inclusion and ADCET in Universities Accord submission

ADCET is asking our university colleagues who are making submissions to the Universities Accord to promote disability inclusion as a key element in this current reform agenda. This includes retaining ADCET as Australia's leading resources on disability inclusion in the tertiary education sector. We have produced some key talking points.

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ADCET article on disability inclusion in the Campus Morning Mail

Check out ADCET’s feature story in the Campus Morning Mail about strategies that education providers can put in place now to improve disability inclusion. The article includes links to ADCET resources aimed at whole-of-institution change to improve access, participation, retention and success for students with disability.

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ADCET Talking Tertiary

The Talking Tertiary (TT) podcast series invites leading disability advocates from the community to share their expertise in supporting people with disability in tertiary education. We ask our guests to reflect on the changes they have seen in the sector and what the future of disability inclusion looks like.

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Disability discrimination in the tertiary sector: the DDA, the DSE

This ADCET webinar, presented by Elizabeth Dickson (Senior Lecturer, Law School, Queensland University of Technology) will provide a refresher on the application of the DDA and the DSE as they apply to the tertiary sector of education in Australia. It will also address some current disability discrimination controversies. When: Thursday 30 March 2023

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The headspace University Support Program

This session will introduce headspace's postvention service options under the banners of response, recovery and planning. It will also look at building awareness of existing mental health and wellbeing supports and resources as well as how university staff can access the university support program. When: Thursday 20 April 2023

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Mental ill health in the student population and the impacts for educators

In this webinar, Brandon Taylor asks four key questions to determine what has changed for adolescents in Australia over the previous two decades and what this means for tertiary educators and support services. He also looks at the trends, most recent data and suggestions for consideration and implementation.

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What People Say

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.

Michelle Anderson, Manager

Access & Inclusion, University of SA
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, Manager

UniAccess, 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 Advisor

University 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 Teacher

Student 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, Manager

TAFE Queensland