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Curtin’s AccessAbility Services provides a range of support for students with disabilities, physical or mental health conditions, that affect their studies. Students who have a significant caring role for a person with a disability (relative or friend) are also eligible for support.
Learn how Curtin’s AccessAbillity services provides a range of support to help you at university.
How we can help you
Register for disability and accessibility support
Find out how to register for disability and accessibility support and what health professional documentation is needed.
Curtin Access Plan
If you have a disability, mental health or medical condition, are a carer of someone with a disability, or pregnant with complications, you may be eligible for reasonable adjustments to your studies and assessments.
For students who are carers of people with disability
Curtin recognises that some students provide significant caring roles for others and can help support your studies during this process.
Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program
The Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP) is a peer support mentoring program specifically designed for students with an autism spectrum or related condition.
Campus access and parking
Learn what you need to know about coming to campus, including courtesy bays, ACROD parking and wheelchair accessible routes.
What is a disability and how do I disclose?
The definition of a disability is very broad and includes physical, psychological, sensory, intellectual disabilities and medical conditions. Learn about how to disclose your disability at Curtin.
What else we can assist with
Try the new CAP eligibility tool
If you’re facing challenges affecting your studies, you may be eligible for reasonable adjustments through a Curtin Access Plan (CAP).
Use this tool to help you determine whether you’re eligible for a CAP, and learn how to obtain one and what information you’ll need to provide.
Make an appointment
We have services available for on-campus, regional, and online students.
We recommend booking your appointment by calling 08 9266 7850 or Freecall 1800 651 878, as our reception staff will be able to book you in with real time availability.
Alternatively, you can book your appointment:
- In person at B109 Level 2, Curtin Perth (view map)
- Online through HotDoc (only available for current students requiring an Intake appointment to organise their first Curtin Access Plan)
If you have difficulty using the phone, email access.ability@curtin.edu.au to set up an appointment.
Appointments can be face-to-face, over the phone, or over video chat. Please let us know in advance if you have any access requirements for your appointment (e.g. Auslan interpreter).
Service hours
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
Please note: There may be a waiting period during our busy times of the year.
If you are looking to obtain a Curtin Access Plan, we encourage you to make the appointment prior to the start of the study period or as early in the study period as possible as they may be long appointment wait times when the study period is underway.
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