AccessAbility Support Services
Students registered with AccessAbility can access a variety of support services designed to assist students with disabilities throughout their university experience. Explore the services below to find the support that’s right for you.
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Support Services
Find practical supports to make your study environment accessible. From assistive technology to mobility, furniture, and hearing support, use the tabs below to learn about on-campus supports that make classrooms, resources and communication more accessible.
Support Programs for Neurodivergent Students
Neurodivergent Student Orientation Program
A two-day event designed to provide neurodivergent students with the tools and resources they need to successfully navigate the transition to university life.
Express your interest via email AccessAbility@newcastle.edu.au. A registration form will be available closer to the event on the Welcome Week events page.
Specialist Peer Mentor Program (SPMP)
Weekly one-on-one mentoring for Autistic students, delivered by experienced University of Newcastle student mentors.
The program is available online and on campus for new and continuing students registered with AccessAbility.
Complete the online form to register and to be matched with a mentor.
Neurodivergent Study Club
Weekly drop-in study sessions (3 hours) offering structured study time and peer connection. No dignosis is required and sessions are run in a distraction free environment using strategies like body doubling and the Pomodoro technique to support focus.
Join us for Semester 1, 2026. Locations:
Callaghan – Tuesdays 1.30-4.30 pm Auchmuty Library Room L326
Gosford – Thursdays 1-4 pm Gosford Central (Mann St) Room GOA203
Online – Tuesdays 9 am-12 pm, Zoom link
Neurodivergent Peer2Peer Program
A supportive community where you can connect with fellow students and learn valuable skills and strategies to help stay on track with your studies. You don't need a diagnosis to register to this program.
Complete the online form to register for the Neurodivergent Peer2Peer Program.
Career Support
The Careers Service offers tailored support to help students with a disability prepare for employment and career-ready placements. Support may include:
- Individual consultation with a specialist Employability Consultant
- Advice on if, when, and how to disclose your disability
- Help contacting potential employers
Access to disability-specific job boards, internships and mentoring programs
- Support to participate in careers fairs and networking events.
- Information and resources on workplace adjustments
Visit this page to learn more about Careers Support for Students with Disability or ask a question via AskUON.
Helpful Information
The University is committed to student safety, including those needing extra support during emergencies. If you have mobility, sensory, or other needs that may affect evacuation, a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) can help.
Start by completing the quick, confidential PEEP Self-Assessment Tool to identify your needs and access tailored support. For more info, contact: emergency-management@newcastle.edu.au
For information on bringing animals on campus, please read Section 9 of the University Campus Access Policy and the following resource KRA 2.10 Animals on Campus.
Head to our Scholarships page to explore scholarships you may be eligible for.
Tip: To find scholarships for students with a disability, tick "Disability" under the "Scholarships for" filter.
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