Resources to Support VET Students with Disability
In 2022, ADCET worked with the VET and disability sectors to develop a suite of resources supporting small and medium VET providers to be more inclusive of people with disability and mental health conditions. The work was funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the resources are hosted on the DEWR website. 
They include practice guides, practice illustrations, templates and supporting materials, covering pre-enrolment, enrolment, transition from school, reasonable adjustments, participation and accessibility, progress and completion, and practice improvement and reflection.
In January 2026, DEWR updated and launched the resources with links to the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
- Introductory Guide
- Practice Guides
- Practice Illustrations
- Supporting Resources for Practice Guides and Illustrations
- Guidelines for Inclusive Enrolment Practices in VET
The resources are based on the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), analyses of recent research and industry reports, the experiences of VET staff and practitioners, and guidance from sector specialists. The Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations funded this resource.
The links below will take you away from the ADCET website to the DEWR website.
Resources to support VET students with disability - DEWR website
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Introductory Guide
Outlines the key requirements and applications of the DDA and DSE, and how to use the Supporting Students with Disability Toolkit resources to build capability in implementing inclusive practice.
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Practice Guides
Key information about each aspect of the student journey, including considerations and checkpoints and how they relate to the regulatory framework. This section includes free accessible resources and training to build capability for RTOs staff, trainers & assessors.
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Practice Illustrations
Illustrating positive approaches and practices to support students with disability effectively while participating in the VET Sector.
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Supporting resources for practice guides and illustrations
A range of resources including Self-Checks for RTOs, trainers and assessors to reflect on and self-assess their responsiveness and ability to support students with disability. This section also includes a Glossary of Terms and a Quick Reference Guide.
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Guidelines for Inclusive Enrolment Practices in VET
These guidelines focus on inclusive enrolment practices and highlight the need to allocate resources and responsibilities for addressing the needs of students with disability.