Equitable Learning Services
We provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability.
Who we support
Your condition may include:
- physical disability
- vision impairment
- hearing impairment
- intellectual disability
- learning disability
- neurological condition
- mental health condition
- mobility impairment
- long-term medical illness/condition
What we do
If you request our support, we will meet with you to create your individual learning plan. We share your plan with your teachers and provide ongoing support as needed.
Your learning plan may include:
- adjustments to your study conditions e.g. more time in exams
- course materials in other formats
- enabling assistance staff
- assistive technology
Arranging support
To arrange support, you will need to:
- be enrolled in a course at RMIT
- complete our registration form
- be able to provide relevant documentation about your condition from a qualified medical professional
- make an appointment to speak to one of our advisors
More information
Contact us
Have a question?
Phone: +61 3 9925 5000
Call us if you have any questions about the services we can provide to students with disability, long-term illness and/or mental health conditions, and primary carers of individuals with a disability.
Book an appointment with us
Book an appointment with one of our Equitable Learning Advisors to register with Equitable Learning Services, update your Equitable Learning Plan or to discuss our services.
Additional support
Accessibility at RMIT
One in five people in Australia have a disability and we may all be touched by disability at some point in our lives. We support students who live with disability, long term illness and mental health conditions through a variety of means.
Working towards accessibility
Our Accessibility Action Plan aims to enhance inclusion for all staff and students at RMIT
Accessibility Working Party
RMIT’s Accessibility Working Party is responsible for overseeing the implementation of RMIT’s Accessibility Action Plan.
We welcome your contribution. If you have ideas or feedback, please email inclusion@rmit.edu.au
Days of significance
World Health Day for Safety at Work (28 April)
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (18 May)
R U OK Day (14 September)
World Mental Health Day (10 October)
International Day of Disability (3 December)