You can provide documentation completed by an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) qualified professional or equivalent (in other countries). Use the report template or provide the same information requested in these forms on letterhead, dated and signed by the relevant health professional.

• Health Practitioner Report (PDF 227KB)
• Carer’s Documentation Form (PDF 243KB)

Specific guidelines

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Acquired Brain Injury

• Assessment by a neurologist or neuropsychologist

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Assessment by a paediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Assessment by a paediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist

Hearing impairment

• Assessment by an audiologist or GP
• Must include type of assistive device/s used (eg hearing aids, cochlear implants etc)

Intellectual disability

• Assessment by a psychologist
• Must include results of standardised assessment
• Recommendations must be substantiated by test results

Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in
- reading (Dyslexia),
- written expression (Dysgraphia) and/or
- mathematics (Dyscalculia)]

• Assessment by a psychologist
• Must include data and results of standardised assessment
• Recommendations must be substantiated by test results
• Must have been completed either a) after the age of 16 years, or b) no more than three years ago
• Results from screening tests will not be accepted
• For mechanical based Dysgraphia, assessment by an occupational therapist may also be required

Medical condition
Examples: Asthma, Cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diabetes

• Assessment by a medical specialist or GP

Mental health condition
Examples: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia

• Assessment by a psychologist, psychiatrist or GP

Neurological conditionBrain Tumour, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Multiple SclerosisAssessment by a medical specialist or GPFor Central Auditory Processing Disorder, assessment by a team including an audiologist with specialised training in assessing this disorderPhysical impairmentAmputation, Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular DystrophyAssessment by a medical specialist or GP.Where relevant, assessment by a physiotherapist may assist with identifying functional impacts.Vision impairmentAssessment by an ophthalmologist, optometrist, GP or Specialist Vision Testing Service (such as Vision Australia Services)Must include the extent of vision loss, visual acuity and use of assistive equipmentTemporary or variable condition or injury Eg. broken bones affecting mobility or writing ability, surgery affecting study ability.Assessment by a GP or relevant registered health professionalMust state the nature of the condition and dates or a timeframe for which the student is expected to be affected by the condition or when the student is due to be reassessed.Documentation will not be accepted if it is more than six months old.Reporting on temporary or variable conditions must be updated at intervals.Primary carerA Carer’s Documentation Form (PDF 243KB) completed by an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) qualified professional (or equivalent in other countries).Same information requested in the Carer’s Documentation Form can be provided on letterhead, dated and signed by the health professional. A letter of confirmation from the Department of Human Services regarding your official carer status is also eligible.

Important things to note

Please check that your documentation:

• includes details of specific impacts in a learning environment
• contains sufficient information
• is signed and dated
• is written in English
• is from a provider who is:
  • a suitably qualified health professional, 
  • is not a member of your family, and 
  • is not in a personal or business relationship with you.

Documentation from other institutions outlining prior educational adjustments is helpful but is not sufficient documentation.

UniSC maintains confidentiality and privacy with respect to your documentation and information.

Talk to us if you are having difficulty obtaining documentation or would like guidance.
Phone +61 7 5430 1226, email AccessAbility@usc.edu.au or book an appointment on Student Hub.