Your success is our priority. We believe every student should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their goals—no matter their background, ability, or circumstances.
We can also help to connect you with a wide range of local and national support services that can help you to enrol in your course, access learning and personal support during your training, overcome barriers to participation, or give you specialist advice.
If you need help with enrolling in a course or you will need specific learning support during your training, please contact our friendly team. We’re here to help you succeed!
Disability Support Services
Disability Gateway
Information and referral service for people with disability, their families, and carers.
Website: https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au
Phone: 1800 643 787
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)
Provides website tools to assist people with a disability to access and participate in tertiary education and training.
Website: https://www.adcet.edu.au/ndco
Physical Disability Australia
Advocacy and information for people with physical disability.
Website: http://www.pda.org.au
Phone: 1800 PDA ORG
The Deaf Society NSW / Deaf Connect
Interpreter and communication support for people who are deaf or have hearing impairments.
Website: https://deafconnect.org.au
Phone: (02) 8833 3611
Auslan Services
A leading provider of Auslan interpreting services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.
Website: https://auslanservices.com/
Phone: 1300 287 526
Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA)
Advocacy support for people with disability.
Website: http://www.dana.org.au
Phone: (02) 6175 1300
National Disability Services (NDS)
Industry body for disability services, providing resources and connections.
Website: https://www.nds.org.au
Phone: (02) 9256 3111
Vision Australia
Services for people with vision impairment.
Website: http://www.visionaustralia.org
Phone: (02) 4927 3300
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Support Services
Reading Writing Hotline
National referral service for LLN support.
Website: https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au
Phone: 1300 655 506
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program
Funded LLN training for eligible job seekers.
Website: https://www.dewr.gov.au/skills-education-and-employment
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
Free English language tuition for eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.
Website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/settling-in-australia/amep/about-the-program
Phone: 13 38 73
Support Services for First Nations People
NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)
Advocates for the educational needs of Aboriginal students.
Website: https://www.aecg.nsw.edu.au
Local Land Councils
May offer community support, scholarships, and training opportunities.
Website: https://alc.org.au/
Phone: 02 9689 4444
13YARN
24/7 Crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au
Phone: 13 92 76
Counselling and Wellbeing
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support.
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au
Phone: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
Mental health support.
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Headspace
Mental health services for young people aged 12–25.
Website: https://www.headspace.org.au
Phone: 1800 650 890
1800RESPECT
National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service.
Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au
Phone: 1800 737 732
Department of Health – Mental Health
National information and support for mental health issues.
Website: http://www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth
Phone: (02) 6289 1555
Multicultural Services and Support
Multicultural NSW
Language services, interpreter support, and multicultural community programs.
Website: https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au
NSW Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
Free English language tuition for eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.
Website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/settling-in-australia/amep/about-the-program
Adult Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) Australia
Settlement, employment, and education support for migrants and refugees.
Website: https://amrc.org.au/
Phone: (08) 8217 9500
Financial Help
Financial Rights Legal Centre
Offers free legal advice and advocacy in cases of financial hardship.
Website: https://financialrights.org.au/
Phone: 1800 007 007
Mob Strong Debt Help
Offers free legal advice and advocacy in cases of financial hardship, including a specific helpline for First Nations people.
Website: https://financialrights.org.au/getting-help/mob-strong-debt-help/
Phone: 1800 007 007
Money Smart
Free financial tools, guidance, and information on managing debt and finding assistance.
Website: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au
Phone: 131 812
