Support for students with a disability and health conditions.

EXCITING NEWS!

UC ACCESSABILITY SCHOLARSHIPS

We are pleased to let you know that 6 new undergraduate scholarships are available to students registered with UC AccessAbility.

A quick summary below:

UC AccessAbility Scholarship for Second Year Academic Excellence

There will be three scholarships available valued at $1000.00 each for students in their second year of their degree only. The purpose of these scholarships is to recognise successful commitment and academic achievement for students with a disability and/ or chronic health condition enrolled at the University of Canberra.

Closing date: Census Date Semester One (end of week 4)

UC AccessAbility Scholarship for Third Year Academic Excellence

There will be three scholarships available valued at $1000.00 each for students in their third year of their degree only. The purpose of these scholarships is to recognise successful commitment and academic achievement for students with a disability and/ or chronic health condition enrolled at the University of Canberra.

Closing date: Census Date Semester One (end of week 4)

You can find full details and application forms here:

http://www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships/special-category

http://www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships-semester-one

If you would like any further information please email the scholarships office directly:  scholarships@canberra.edu.au

Student Central- Access Notice

The University’s new Student Central is now open. Student Central brings together under one roof the Student Centre, the International Student Support Service, AusAID student support, the Careers Service (including a Careers Lounge) and the Student Equity and Access Office. UCAccessAbility will be moving to Student Central in late April. The Health and Counselling Centre is already within the Student Central precinct. Over the next few months, student lounges will also open within Student Central.

Due to continuing building works in the area access will not be available from the concourse until late April. Access will also be limited from the concourse to health and counselling. For access details, please go to: http://www.canberra.edu.au/bettercampus/student-central

If you have any queries about the best access route to enter student central (via lifts) please contact our office for further advice and assistance.

UC AccessAbility Mission

UC AccessAbility is dedicated to the co-ordination of suitable reasonable accommodations to support students with a disability. These accommodations are based on individual needs to empower students to achieve their study, personal and career goals. The UC AccessAbility mission is achieved by the provision of:

• One on one advocacy and case management support
• Flexible support options to assist and empower student learning
• Information sharing and referral when requested
• Working to ensure that the University campus and community is accessible and supportive for students with a disability
• Ensuring confidentiality and respect for students’ privacy