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Disability support

Get the support you need as a Holmesglen student. We offer free and confidential disability support before enrolment and during your studies.

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If you require adjustments and support to meet your individualised study needs, Holmesglen can assist you access the required support needed throughout your course.

Holmesglen Disability Support Services provide individualised support to students with disability and long-term health issues. 

Our Disability Support team provides free, confidential consultations before enrolment and during your studies. Our services are available by phone, online, or in person and support may include assistive technology, accessibility services and teacher liaison support.

Support is confidential

Your information is handled respectfully. We will not discuss your situation with teachers or other third parties without your permission.

How our disability support works

Our disability support process is simple, confidential and designed to assist you with access to the right learning support.

Prepare your supporting documentation

Bring appropriate supporting documentation (see FAQs below) to your appointment so we can understand your needs.

Meet with a Disability Liaison Officer

Discuss and coordinate your learning needs during a confidential meeting.

Available disability support services

Support is personalised to your course, learning needs and documentation.

Teacher liaison assistance

Support with communication between you and teaching teams where needed.

Assessment adjustments

Alternative or modified assessment conditions to support equitable learning access.

Accessibility services

Wayfinding, accessible parking information and campus access support.

Assistive technology

Technology and tools that help you participate in study.

Specialised equipment

Equipment such as ergonomic chairs or other learning support resources.

Auslan interpreters

Interpreter support for eligible students who need Auslan access.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You can register at any time during your course but are encouraged to register before your enrolment is completed.

Disclosure of your disability or chronic medical condition is not compulsory; however, doing so may provide opportunities for equitable access and appropriate support.

Please ensure that you bring appropriate supporting documentation to your appointment. Your documentation must:

  • Provide detailed information on your condition
  • State whether your condition is permanent, temporary or ongoing
  • Indicate how your study may be affected
  • The health professional's qualifications
  • Bring the original copy, on letterhead, legible, dated and signed

We can help discuss your options. Feel free to get in touch with us on 9564 1649 or email us on disability.officer@holmesglen.edu.au

Yes, you are welcome to bring a parent, friend, or other support person to your appointment.

All interactions with your Disability Officers are entirely confidential. We will not discuss your situation with any teachers or other third parties without your permission.

  • Chadstone (03) 9564 1649
  • Glen Waverley (03) 9564 6317
  • Moorabbin/ Bourke St (03) 9209 5680

Our offices are open from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Yes. Transitioning from high school to vocational education can be overwhelming for young people with disabilities.

We are here to be of guidance and support to school leavers facing this change of learning environment through our Disability Transition Support.

Our Disability Transition Support Officer (DTSO) will provide individualised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school (including specialist schools and alternate education settings) to vocational and higher education at Holmesglen..

Working within a ‘team around the learner’ framework and alongside our Engagement and Support teams, the DTSO will provide valuable guidance during the first 90 days of your course.

We can partner with you, your family, schools, and support networks to guide you through your TAFE learning.

Support includes:

  • Advice on transition from school to TAFE
  • Enrolment guidance
  • TAFE expectations
  • Connecting you to student services
  • A friendly contact to guide you through your first 90 days at Holmesglen

Talk to a disability support officer

Get in touch with our friendly team and we’ll help you access the right support to get started at Holmesglen.

Contact disability support

Phone: 03 9564 1649

Email: disability.officer@holmesglen.edu.au

Hours: 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

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