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Accessibility and inclusion

Providing an accessible and inclusive campus for all 

At Bond University, we endeavour to provide students with a seamless transition to university and student life. Bond’s dedicated Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor provides students with a disability or medical condition with support and helps to facilitate reasonable adjustments to study. 

Accessibility and inclusion for students applying to Bond 

Applicants are encouraged to disclose their medical condition or disability on their application for admission. Early notification allows the timely application of approved reasonable adjustments. 

The Accessibility and Inclusion team will contact each applicant who discloses a medical condition or disability to discuss support and reasonable adjustments at Bond University. 

It is important that applicants are aware of the Inherent requirements for their chosen program. Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge, and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit. By registering with Accessibility and Inclusion, students can receive tailored support and reasonable adjustments that promote equitable participation alongside their peers. 

Accessibility and inclusion for current and commencing students 

Current and commencing students can register with the Accessibility and Inclusion team through our BondAbility platform.

All students who register on BondAbility will be invited to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor for support and to explore reasonable adjustments. Approved reasonable adjustments are formalised in a learning access plan (LAP). Please note that the deadline for applying for a new LAP or review of a LAP needs to be submitted by the end of week 2 of the semester to be considered for that semester. 

Register with Accessibility and Inclusion

What are reasonable adjustments?

Reasonable adjustments are modifications made to the learning environment, teaching delivery, or assessment method used to help students with a disability or medical condition to access and participate in education in an equitable manner. 

An example of a reasonable adjustment may include the provision of:

  • Assistive technology 
  • Adjustable desk
  • Additional time in exams 
  • Exam room with fewer people

In assessing whether an adjustment is reasonable, the University is entitled, in accordance with the Disability Standards in Education (DSE) to maintain the Inherent requirements of a course. If an inherent requirement cannot be met, the University will provide guidance to the applicant or student. The DSE (DSE) clarifies the obligations of education and training providers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. 

An adjustment is defined as reasonable if it balances the interests of all parties affected, including not causing unjustifiable hardship to the educational institution.

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