Language: English.
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Read about Australia in Wikipedia and in the World Fact Book (CIA)
32 universities found with information for students with disabilities.
Links: 28 disability, education and employment related links for Australia
Advice: 4 organizations willing to answer questions about local accessibility and 2 other organizations to contact in Australia.
32 universities found with information for students with disabilities.
General information about studying in Australia is at Study in Australia.
For general health information visit www.health.gov.au
Read about Australia at Wikipedia (a free, on-line, collaborative encyclopedia).
All Australian students enrolled in a university course are required to pay HECS. The amount you have to pay will depend on the subjects you enroll in. In 1997 the full-time HECS for one year ranged from $3,300 to $5,500. Read more at the Higher Education for Students in Australia - Going to Uni
This Australian Government page has information about scholarships and awards for studies in Australia and overseas. There are links to international programs.
EdNA Online has information about scholarships and other financing sources.
See visa requirements, fees and other related issues at Study in Australia, the official Australian Government Website for advice on study in Australia.
It is discriminatory under the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 1992) to refuse services or accommodations for an international student with a disability or charge an additional fee for those accommodations but the operation of the Migration Act (1958) is exempt from the provisions of most of the DDA and thus discrimination can occur legally with regard to the granting of visas. Read more about International students and visas at ADCET, Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training.
The Code of Practice for Australian Tertiary Institutions is online here.
The Disability Discrimination Act is being reviewed to better guarantee access to education and training for current and prospective students. The complete version of the Disability Discrimination Amendment (Education Standards) Bill 2004 here.
The Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and Training (ADCET) provides up to date and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training. ADCET services primarily target teachers, disability practitioners, learning support staff, researchers and policy makers. It also holds information and resources that may be useful for students.
Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD)
The International Student Services at the University of New South Wales include a forum and a mailing list at IS-Forum mailing list
Contact information for institutions offering English courses in Australia at: languages-worldwide.com and at Australien-Ausbildung you can find information about studying English in Australia, including requirements, costs, etc.
Australia in the Lonely Planet World Guide
This entry changed: Wednesday 10th October 2007.
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