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It was with great pleasure this week that we launched our case study publication, Access and Participation in Higher Education: Outreach – Access – Support, at the biennial EPHEA conference held at the University of Western Australia. Our publication showcases the wonderful work currently being done in Australia by the country’s 37 public universities, a […]
30 November 2013
The University of Melbourne has developed a range of resources for supporting staff and students with disabilities as part of its commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities and its aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination. The university’s toolkit includes resources developed ‘in house’, along with those provided by the Human Rights Commission and the […]
13 November 2013
11 November 2013
National Vocational Education and Training Research Program report written by Errol Cocks and Stian H Thoresen EXECUTIVE SUMMARY People with disabilities can experience social and economic exclusion (Australian Government 2009; Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 2011). Moreover there is low participation in the labour market by people with disabilities, despite recognition […]
11 November 2013
18 October 2013
Written by Mel Henry (Manager, Student Equity & Diversity, Curtin University) and Dr Caroline Gopalkrishnan (Project Coordinator, Access, Curtin University) A spate of articles has recently emerged in the Australian media with several university and industry spokespersons expressing concerns over the presumed negative effects of lowering university entry ranks, in response to Government’s demand-driven model […]
18 October 2013
16 October 2013
Written by Dr Richard Reed, Stathi Karavias and Rebecca Smith OVERVIEW This research is currently investigating the impact of widening access and participation programs funded through the federal government’s Higher Education Participation and Partnership Program (HEPPP) at Macquarie University in Sydney. The evaluation represents a critical part of the University’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities […]
16 October 2013
The Australian Federal Government, under the Higher Education Disability Support Program, is funding the maintenance of the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) website. The site, currently the responsibility of the University of Tasmania, supports the work of disability practitioners and teachers, and promotes inclusive practices for people with disability or ongoing medical […]
18 September 2013
3 September 2013