Registration process

Each year there are over 800 students registered with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU). Students negotiate services and accommodations directly with a Disability Liaison Officer (DLO). The DLO takes into consideration the impact of your disability in the academic environment.

If you are considering registering it is vital that you contact the DLU as soon as possible. The registration process can be held up if we require additional documentation.

Step 1. Gain appropriate medical documentation

Any sensitive information you disclose is kept securely within the DLU. Certain specific information about you may be disclosed to other areas of the University with your consent in order to arrange relevant services for you. For more detail please refer to the the Disability Liaison Unit Privacy Statement.

The registration form (doc 77kb) provides a guide to the key information we require from most students. Students may be asked to provide additional or more comprehensive information.

Students should provide original documentation which:

• is from an independent qualified health professional who has experience in the relevant field, such as a Psychiatrist, General Practitioner, Physiotherapist, Educational Psychologist, Audiologist etc.
• clearly states the condition, its impacts on your academic life, and recommendations for accommodations to address these impacts.

For further information please refer to Documentation required.

Step 2. Arrange an appointment with a DLO

Contact the Disability Liaison Unit to make an appointment.

If you cannot meet a DLO in person, a meeting over the phone can be arranged. This initial appointment may take up to an hour. If you have not already provided your medical documentation please do so at this meeting.

Step 3. At the initial meeting

The DLO will review all the information you have provided. They will discuss your requirements and explore services available which may assist you.

Step 4. Provision of Services

Feedback

The DLU is constantly working to monitor, maintain and improve the quality and level of our service provision. We welcome your feedback at any time.