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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Lived experience meets bold action through UNSW's Diversified Project
A university student's drive to create accessible academic assessments has led to the creation of a vibrant, student-led community with plans to change the nature of higher education worldwide. Diversified is a collective of neurodivergent students, staff, and educators at UNSW dedicated to improving the lives of neurodivergent individuals within the university community and beyond.
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Introduction to the National Student Ombudsman (NSO)
The NSO is a free and independent service that helps university students resolve complaints about their higher education provider. Established following a recommendation in the Australian Universities Accord Final Report, the NSO provides an accessible pathway for addressing student concerns. This session will cover an introduction to the NSO, the role and services it provides, key processes involved, how it differs from the AHRC, and when matters involve accrediting bodies. When: Wednesday 13 August 2025
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Examining the People and Systems That Shape Disability Support in Universities
Join Darlene McLennan and Ebe Ganon as they share early insights from their ACSES fellowship exploring disability support in Australian universities. Their research examines how universities can improve through practitioner upskilling and organisational capacity building. They'll discuss emerging themes about workload challenges, professional development needs, and balancing individual support with systemic change, plus upcoming opportunities to contribute to this research. When: Thursday 28 August 2025
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Genio - Unlocking Better Learning for All with Assistive Technology (Vendor demonstration)
Genio creates simple learning tools that boost knowledge, skills, and confidence. This presentation will showcase the key features of Genio Notes, (formerly Glean), and how these features enable students to better manage executive functioning demands and become more actively engaged in the learning process, plus it will also showcase their soon to be released product 'Genio Present'. When: Thursday 11 September 2025
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ADCET Assist - New sessions now available
This service offers free 1 on 1 and small group online sessions to assist educators and disability support staff in the tertiary sector with all those burning queries relating to Accessibility, Teaching and Assistive Technology.
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ADCET/OZeWAI Webinar: Myth Busting Accessibility
This joint webinar between ADCET and OZeWAI, Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education, brought together a panel of staff from across the education sector to challenge common myths and misconceptions around accessibility and supporting students with disability. With a focus on practical insights gathered from staff and students, the panel explored barriers, debunked persistent myths, and highlighted strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments.
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: Lived experience meets bold action through UNSW's Diversified Project
- Practice Spotlight: Digital Inclusion Champion: Making a difference and improving access to education
- ADCET News: Celebrating the 2025 ADCET Accessibility in Action Awards
- ADCET News: New Guidelines Launched to Ensure Equal Access to Digital Goods and Services
- Practice Spotlight: Accessibility as a purpose: Deakin’s Student Web Uplift project
- ADCET News: Keynote speaker announced for 2025 ADCET UDL Symposium
Upcoming events
- ADCET Webinar: Introduction to the National Student Ombudsman
- ADCET Webinar: Examining the People and Systems that Shape Disability Support in Universities
- OZeWAI - Embedding Accessibility
- The Social Model of Disability - 40 years on
- ACAL 2025 Conference
- ADCET Webinar: Genio - Unlocking Better Learning for All with Assistive Technology (Vendor demonstration)
Sector news & positions vacant
- Job: AccessAbility Advisor - James Cook University
- Job: Disability Inclusion Officer - The Gordon
- Sector News: DDA Review Consultations Now Open
- Sector News: Call for Participants: Empowering Disability Services in Australian Higher Education
- Job: TAFE Disability Transition Support Officer - The Gordon
- Sector News: The Neuroinclusion Project: Higher Education
Latest links & articles
- Article: Teacher education students’ experiences navigating inherent requirements within their courses of study
- Video: ADCET/OZeWAI Webinar: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education
- Article: Inclusive teaching in the university classroom: Navigating complexity with care
- Article: Experiences and challenges of students with disability in Australian universities: a scoping review
- Video: ADCET Webinar: Prepare for Exams your way with Lernabl! (Vendor demonstration)
- Web link: Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC)
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.