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How we can help you

If you have a disability, physical or mental health condition that affects your studies, access a range of support through AccessAbility Services.

Students who have a significant caring role for a person with a disability (relative or friend) are also eligible for support.

See our confidentiality policy

Curtin Access Plans

Our AccessAbility advisors can work with you to develop a Curtin Access Plan (CAP), a document that outlines the type and level of support you require at Curtin.

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.

More services and support

For students who are carers of people with disability

Curtin recognises that some students provide significant caring roles for relatives or friends with disabilities and can help support your studies during this process.

Find more information for carers.

Register with AccessAbility Services

Learn more about disability support and eligibility at Curtin.

Register with AccessAbility Services

Confidentiality

Information disclosed to AccessAbility Services is confidential, in accordance with the Counselling and AccessAbility Services confidentiality statement. However, there are some limits to confidentiality, which are outlined in the policy. Your Curtin Access Plan may include some information about your disability or health condition if you are comfortable with this disclosure.

An AccessAbility advisor will be able to assist you to decide when it may be appropriate to disclose a disability and the best way to go about this. Learn more about disclosing a disability.