AccessAbility services

• JAWS: Job Access With Speech (Screen reader)
• MaGic (Screen Magnification)
• Dragon Naturally Speak Version 10 (Speech recognition)
• Read and write gold 
• Sonocent audio note-taker

• Echo smart pen
• VictorStream Reader
• PEARL Camera (CCTV)
• Ergonomic keyboards
• Portable magnifier screens
• Ergonomic Mouse
• Laptops

To arrange assistive technology or equipment, speak with your AccessAbility Adviser or contact our offices.

Contact one of our AccessAbility librarians listed below if you need assistance to access library services, resources or facilities:
 

We can help you with retrieving items from shelves, extended loan periods or computer access time, room bookings, photocopying and building access.

Students who are registered with AccessAbility Services can also borrow assistive technology/equipment from all campus libraries. Equipment includes ergonomic and large-print keyboards, trackballs, digital voice recorders, Pearl camera, ECHO Smart Pens, iPads and laptops. All assistive technology and equipment loans must be approved by an AccessAbility Adviser. 

Bookings can be made in person at the Hawthorn Library, by phone on 1300 794 628 or by email at library@swinburne.edu.au

Accessible parking is available at every Swinburne campus. View locations on the maps above.

When you park in an accessible parking space on campus, you need to display a disability parking permit (you can get this from your local council or VicRoads) and a Swinburne student parking sticker.

View accessible parking options at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna.

These Australian and overseas-based resources contain valuable information about education, social networking and careers for people living with disabilities.

• Carers Victoria: Representation and support for caring families.
• We Connect Now: US based blog dedicated to uniting college students with a disability
• I can network: Australia’s first social enterprise founded by people with Autism
• Young Carer Bursary Programme: Assisting eligible young carers aged 25 years and under to continue or return to study
• myCompass: An interactive self-help service that aims to promote resilience and wellbeing
• Transition and pathways: Find out about transition pathways after leaving school from the National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO).

Swinburne is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for people living with a disability, medical or mental health condition, and people with primary carer responsibilities.

We will negotiate a range of reasonable adjustments to ensure that students have equal opportunity to access and participate in education at Swinburne.

We promote independence and encourage the use of assistive technology.

We take pride in the support we provide. All our services are negotiated and provided in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act (Cth) 1992, Disability Standards for Education (Cth) 2005, and the Carer Recognition Act (Cth) 2010.

We aim to:

• Assist you to access information before and during your study that is relevant to your educational experience, to enable informed choices.
• Give timely responses to queries (within two business days) and refer you to the appropriate department if unable to assist directly.
• Behave honestly, professionally and ethically, accept accountability and responsibility for our actions.
• Acknowledge and respect the privacy of individuals. All health information will be kept confidential in accordance with Swinburne’s privacy policy. Documentation will be stored electronically in a secure location within the Student Management System.
• Commit to continuously improve our performance through review. We will be open to new ideas, actively receive feedback, and identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Acknowledge and respect diversity in our students and their individual requirements.
• Assist you to access learning resources.
• Treat you with dignity and respect and uphold child safety standards, so that you can enjoy an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.
• Provide you with advice on how to access and lodge feedback through the complaints and feedback process.
• Take every opportunity to educate and support Swinburne staff with equitable access to education.