Student Accessibility and Wellbeing

The Student Accessibility & Wellbeing Office (SAWO) aims to create an inclusive learning environment for UNE's diverse student population by helping students overcome barriers to their university studies.

Who We Support

SAWO coordinates services and support for various student groups, including those:

with a disability and/or health condition
who are carers
victim-survivors of domestic violence
residing in rural and remote areas
incarcerated
on permanent humanitarian visas
members of the defence force and emergency services
elite athletes

We are committed to ensuring all our students have access to equal learning opportunities.

Contacting Us

If you feel that you would benefit from some extra support and have questions you'd like to discuss with an Accessibility and Wellbeing Coordinator before you register with us, you are welcome to book a 30-minute appointment.

Please be aware that with the start of Trimester 2, 2025, we are experiencing high demand for phone appointments. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to support all students.

BOOK ONLINE

Alternatively, call our reception on +61 2 6773 2897 or email accessinclusion@une.edu.au.

We are available via phone or face-to-face on the Armidale campus (Anaiwan Country). Please advise which option you require when booking an appointment.

How We Can Help

To receive support from our office, you will need to register with our service. For more information and links to our registration forms, please go to:

Please be aware that with the start of Trimester 2, 2025, we are experiencing high demand for registrations to receive a Study Access Plan (SAP). We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to support all students.

REGISTRATION

Once you’ve registered with us, we will work with you to develop a Study Access Plan (SAP) that outlines reasonable adjustments to allow equal access and participation in university life.

Types of adjustment might include:

assessment and exam adjustments
alternative formatting
access to assistive technology
lecture support
library services

You can be assured that all our correspondence with you and documentation you provide to us is strictly confidential and will remain within SAWO. For more information on UNE Privacy Management Plan, please visit Privacy.