Availability of help on campus if you have a disability
Is there help on campus for me if I have a disability, health condition or if I'm a carer?
Answer ID 352 | Last updated on 24/01/2025 01.19 PM
UniAccess - UWA’s Disability Office can assist you if you have a disability and/or ongoing, temporary or episodic medical condition, which affects your study. UniAccess also supports students who are carers of someone with a medical condition or disability.
The Accessibility Advisors at UniAccess are experienced in assisting students with a broad range of medical, learning, mental health, mobility and sensory conditions as well as those providing care to somebody with a disability during their studies.
UniAccess is a confidential service that can provide advice and support to assist you with practical adjustments to make study more manageable. Depending on your needs, UniAccess can offer other services including; modifications to enable physical access, ergonomic equipment and accessible technology, course materials in alterative formats, alternative exam arrangements and other academic adjustments, for example.
The UniAccess Office is located on Level 1 of Student Central (opposite UniPrint and the Guild Refectory).
You can book an appointment online to meet with an Accessibility Advisor to discuss your support needs either in-person or over the phone or on MSTeams (virtual):
- If you are an enrolled UWA student please select this link to book an appointment - Book an Appointment.
- If you are a prospective student, please email uniaccess@uwa.edu.au
If you are unable to book an appointment via the appointment booking page or if you have any general questions, you are welcome to contact us on email via uniaccess@uwa.edu.au or phone our call back line which is regularly monitored throughout the day (+61 8) 6488 4630.