Equitable Learning Services

If you need any assistance, our Student Wellbeing Team will help you. The best way to start is by completing the above application form for Equitable Learning Services, after which our team will reach out to you. Alternatively, you can meet the team at UNSW College L5 Building, Level 1 by asking at the Student Services reception, or email us at els@unswcollege.edu.au.

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) is a free and confidential service that provides individualised, practical support to students that may be living with:

• Physical and/or mental health condition
• Disability
• Neurodivergence
• Trauma

Or other significant challenge that might adversely impact their study.

Equitable Learning Plans (ELP) are developed for students accessing the service. An ELP outlines the approved educational adjustments and supports that are designed to meet the unique needs of each student.

The goal of an Equitable Learning Plan is to ensure that the student has access to educational materials, activities, and equal opportunities that allow them to participate in the classroom and complete assignments. It offers support to help the student develop skills and strategies needed to overcome any barriers to learning.

Equitable Learning Plans are prepared based on the medical documentation provided by each student, as well as an individualised discussion about the impact the condition(s) have on their studies. If you want to request an Equitable Learning Plan, please submit an application through the online form above.

Equitable Learning Plans for students may include adjustments to:

• In-class support  
• Examinations and assessments  
• Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

ELPs may also facilitate use of assistive technology and/or referrals to other support services.

These adjustments are designed to reduce or eliminate barriers that could be reasonably altered for students, if considered possible and reasonable within a course. Some examples include modifying class participation requirements, recommending accessibility within WIL environments, or taking exams with a smaller group of students to minimise distraction.

Keep in mind that some adjustments may not be feasible in the context of course requirements or certain WIL settings. In these situations, students and faculty should contact ELS to facilitate the identification of mutually acceptable access.

Contact ELS as early as possible so we can work with you and relevant College staff to consider appropriate support while maintaining course requirements, professional standards, and workplace safety.