Click on the specific sections identified below or scroll down the page to access all information about the RDLO Initiative in the Adelaide metropolitan and environs South Australia
Tertiary education contacts
Government contacts
Universities and TAFE SA
School education contacts
Independent
Catholic
Department of Education and Children’s Services
Training contacts
Government training
Employment contacts
DFEEST employment programs
eMAD network
General information for students with disabilities
Disability Information & Resource Centre
Australasian Network of Students with Disabilities
Human Rights and EO Commission
Equal Opportunity Commission
Government
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships . This website provides information on scholarships, fellowships, awards and other sources of funding for study and or research available through the Higher Education Group, DEST. Also provides links and or details on other initiatives and sources of funding for higher education study
DEST higher education scholarships.
The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA) is an independent authority of the South Australian government. SSABSA serves Year 11 and Year 12 students in all schools, and administers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
SSABSA.
Universities and TAFE SA
Flinders University
Flinders University website
Flinders has a national reputation for its equity programs and innovative ways of providing access to its normal courses for people from non-traditional backgrounds
Flinders special access schemes.
For further information on entry requirements see the information sheets Gaining a place at TAFE or uni, and Entry requirements in the publication Considering higher education: a planning guide for people with disabilities or medical conditions.
The university’s get connected website provides information, strategies and useful contacts to assist students to make the transition to university study Flinders get connected.
The Disability Services for Students website offers information for students on the disability liaison officer and other contacts, parking, policies and negotiating alternative teaching and assessment methods
Flinders health counselling.
Also on offer are career-based services to assist students to identify and pursue their career options. The Student Learning Centre provides individual and group assistance to students including essay writing, exam preparation and planning study
Flinders student learning centre.
In addition the university’s Careers and Employer Liaison Centre offers recruitment, work experience, internship, career management and skill development programs to assist graduates make the transition from university to employment
Flinders careers.
To contact the Student Learning Centre and the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre
Phone (08) 8201 2832
Fax (08) 8201 3036
Email careers@flinders.edu.au
The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide website.
Adelaide university has special access schemes that provide opportunities for those without formal qualifications, or uncompetitive qualifications, to apply for entry to its programs
Adelaide special access schemes.
For further information on entry requirements see the information sheets Gaining a place at TAFE or uni, and Entry requirements in the publication Considering higher education: a planning guide for people with disabilities or medical conditions.
The Adelaide University Careers Service provides a range of services to current and potential students, including:
For further information see the careers website
University of Adelaide careers or visit the centre at Level 6 of the Wills Building, North Terrace campus.
To contact the Adelaide University Careers Service
Phone (08) 8303 5123
Fax (08) 8 8303 3338
Email careers@adelaide.edu.au
University of South Australia (UniSA)
UniSA also provides a range of personal and online career-based services for students. The university’s online Careers Services website MyCareerPlan allows students to search for jobs, register for email alerts on forthcoming career-based events including career fairs and visits by potential employers. In addition students are able to access career-based tools such as virtual interviews and information on how to build a professional portfolio Career Services.
The University’s Careers service provides careers direction and assistance to help students plan for the future. Among other things this assistance may include:
Students also have the opportunity to attend a Career Consultation with a careers services officer at each of the university’s campuses. For more information on Career Consultations see http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/careers/Careerconsultations/cnsultationappointments.asp
Technical and Further Education (TAFE SA)
TAFE South Australia website
For information about entry requirements at TAFE SA see
TAFE SA student selection guide.
TAFE offers bridging courses with a focus on employment training in some institutes. Check with the local campus for information.
For further information on entry requirements see the information sheets Gaining a place at TAFE or uni, and Entry requirements in the publication Considering higher education: a planning guide for people with disabilities or medical conditions.
TAFE SA Online offers assistance and information for students, with useful links to help with study, a student
induction package, student learner guides, and information about courses online
TAFE online.
TAFE South Australia offers a number of transition , bridging and access programs for people with a disability. These programs assist students to obtain the necessary skills to make the transition into further education, training or employment. Subjects include literacy and numeracy, work education, introduction to computers, electrical studies, office procedures and horticulture. TAFE also offers programs in conjunction with industry and employer groups to enable students to gain the appropriate skills to enter traineeships or apprenticeships. For more information see
TAFE student services.
Vocational education and training (VET) in schools program
The VET in Schools program also operates as a transition program into TAFE or employment.
This program is open to secondary school students in years 11 and 12. It enables them to undertake units of vocational education and training in combination with traditional classroom studies. Under the scheme participants achieve the following:
To find out more about the VET in Schools program contact the workplace coordinator at the school or local TAFE institute.
Cooperative programs between TAFE SA and the universities
There are specific studies that can be undertaken at TAFE that may enable eligibility to enter university. To find out more about these cooperative programs contact TAFE SA or the universities.
The Association of Independent Schools of SA website provides comprehensive information on independent schools in South Australia
SA independent schools association.
The Catholic Education South Australia website provides comprehensive information on catholic education in South Australia
Catholic education.
The Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS) website provides information for parents, students and teachers about school education in South Australia
Decs website.
There are hundreds of courses available under a traineeship or apprenticeship in South Australia and with the introduction of training packages, training is even more flexible for both employers and trainees. The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology: Employment website provides information on traineeships and apprenticeship management in South Australia
SA government employment programs and initiatives.
Government
The Group Training National Register website lists all Group Training Organisations which have complied with national standards set by vocational education and training Ministers
Group Training National Register.
The National Training Information Service website includes information on careers, competencies, and courses
National Training Information Service.
New apprenticeships . This term covers both traineeships and apprenticeships. A new apprentice is a person who is employed under a training contract that involves paid work and structured training and leads to a nationally recognised qualification. There is provision within the training for the recognition of prior learning. New apprenticeships can be tailored to meet the needs of individual employers and are available in most industries, including business administration, retail, engineering, automotive, information technology and hospitality. Depending on the qualification, the term of the training contract can range from twelve months to four years, and many can be undertaken part-time. In general, traineeships run from one to two years (full-time), while most apprenticeships are four years in duration (full-time) and lead to a trade qualification. For more information on new apprenticeships visit either the Federal website at DEST new apprenticeships or the State website at DFEEST new apprenticeships.
New Apprenticeships Centres are funded by the Federal government to administer the Disabled Apprenticeship Wage Support (DAWS) program. This program is designed to:
Under the program, the Department of Education, Science and Training funds employers to provide employment-based training opportunities for people with disabilities who are able to undertake open employment, given suitable support and training. To find out more about the program contact a New Apprenticeships Centre which can be located via the new apprenticeships website at DEST new apprenticeships.
Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology: Employment Programs. This website provides information on South Australian employment programs and initiatives
DFEEST employment.
Employers Making a Difference (eMAD): the Australian employers’ network on disability is an organisation supported and led by employers who have reaped the benefits of employing people with a disability. The organisation promotes and supports businesses that encourage people with a disability as employees, customers and suppliers
Employers making a difference.
The Disability Information & Resource Centre, South Australia
Dirc sa website
The mission of DIRC SA is to enhance the status of people with a disability and develop community understanding of disability related issues by providing accurate, relevant, timely and appropriately formatted information on all aspects of disability.
Australasian Network of Students with Disabilities (ANSWD)
Answd website
ANSWD has developed an email discussion list for students with disabilities. The discussion list intends to:
For further information the convenor of ANSWD may be contacted by email timothyjhard_au@yahoo.com.au or by mobile phone 0417 441 327.
Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Provides a range of information for students about their rights relating to education
Australia human rights and equal opportunity commission.
Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia
Provides information on unlawful discrimination and harassment in education in South Australia
Equal opportunity commission SA.