National Disability Coordination Officer Programme
List of resources developed or enhanced by NDCOs
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Disability Education and Employment
News
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A roughly fortnightly national
newsletter for the Disability
Education and Employment sectors.
Postsecondary
National
NDCO – Region 1, covering Sydney region
Vera Laptev
vera.laptev@sydney.edu.au
phone: (02) 9036-3610
NDCO Region 1 website
Information on:
• Generic Resources
• ADHC Post-School Programs
• Apprenticeships
• TAFE
• University
• Employment Toolkit
• University Career Toolkit
• Staff Toolkit
• Mental Health
• Adapted Technology
• Discussion Lists
Information on:
• Generic Resources
• Disability Services
• Apprenticeships
• TAFE
• University
• Employment Services
• University
• Mental Health Services
• Adapted Technology
Manual for Academics
This manual was adapted from
Region 6 to assist university staff in
their interactions with students with
a disability. Topics include inclusive
teaching, practical issues, disclosure,
attitudes, policy, case studies, where
to get assistance, resources.
Resource is a collaborative project
between university staff and the
NDCO
anybody
NSW
NDCO – Region 1, covering Sydney region
Vera Laptev
vera.laptev@sydney.edu.au
phone: (02) 9036-3610
anybody
Region 2 specific
NDCO - Region 2, covering New England and North
West Region NSW.
Lloyd Gris
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
Higher Education
However, principles and
practices discussed
relate to all teaching in
the post-secondary
sector
Region 2 specific but adaptable to other
states
NDCO - Region 2, covering New England and North
West Region NSW.
Lloyd Gris
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
NDCO Region 2 website
Working Together: Disability Awareness
for University Staff
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO New England/North West
Facebook page
Social Networking Web Resource
Created to provide an interactive and
dynamic interface with the NDCO
Programme, and includes event and
discussion pages, and links to a
range of resources
All Sectors
Region 2 specific
NDCO - Region 2, covering New England and North
West Region NSW.
Lloyd Gris
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
Creating Diversity in Your Workplace
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A3 Poster
Poster developed to highlight
disability and mental health services
and assistance available for
employers and employees.
Employers, Employees
and DES Providers
National
NDCO - Region 2, covering New England and North
West Region NSW.
Lloyd Gris
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
Disability Awareness:
Obvious and Hidden Disabilities
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Power Point Presentation
A presentation developed in
conjunction between NDCO and TAFE
New England on how certain
disabilities may impact on a person’s
ability to study or learn
Power Point Presentation
A presentation developed in
conjunction between NDCO and
University of New England Special
Needs Unit on:
• “What is a Disability”
• The Disability Discrimination Act
(DDA)
• The Disability Standards in
Education (DSE)
• The UNE Special Needs Office
• Specific Disabilities
Handout
A 12 page handout developed in
conjunction between NDCO and TAFE
New England on how to interact with
people with differing disabilities,
strategies for effective
communication, “tips to break down
invisible barriers” and “watching
what you say”
All sectors
National
Higher Education
However, principles and
practices discussed
relate to all teaching in
the post-secondary
sector
Region 2 specific but adaptable to other
states
NDCO - Region 2, covering New England and North
West Region NSW.
Lloyd Gris
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
NDCO - Region 2, covering New England and North
West Region NSW.
Lloyd Gris
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
All sectors
National
Working Together
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Positive Interactions with people with a
disability
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Lloyd Gris
Region 2 – New England and North West Region NSW.
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
Name of resource
Engaging Indigenous people with
Disabilities
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Power Point Presentation
A presentation originally developed
by NDCO program (2008), currently
updated to reflect current statistics
and information, on how to engage
with Indigenous people, the issues
they face and practical solutions.
This is a one page promotional flyer
for the free assistive technology
programs available
All sectors
National
Lloyd Gris
Region 2 – New England and North West Region NSW.
lgris@une.edu.au
ph. (02) 6773 2130
Mob. 0437315338
Students, Education
providers
National
School Vs Uni Vs Tafe - What's the
Difference
(contact NDCO for a copy)
An information sheet looking at the
differences between School,
University and TAFE - Adapted
document
Students, Employers,
Service Providers
National
Jargon explained - list of common
acronyms
(contact NDCO for a copy)
This information sheet provides a list
of common acronyms used in
education and disability services and
their definitions.
Students, Employers,
Service Providers
National
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
EduApps - one page promotional flyer
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
NSW NDCOs - How can we help
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Information sheet/flyer on the NDCO
program in NSW including contact
information
Students, Employers,
Service Providers (all
stakeholders)
NSW
Sydney NDCOs - How can we help
Information sheet/flyer on the NDCO
program in NSW including contact
information
Students, Employers,
Service Providers (all
stakeholders)
NSW
Get Ready for Uni website promotional
postcard
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A postcard resource giving
information about the NDCO Get
Ready for Uni website
Students, Graduates
NSW
Staying the Course
A reference guide for educators on
retaining students with disabilities in
post-secondary education
Educators, Service
providers
NSW
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Name of resource
Employers Toolkit on Disability
Disclosure
Diagram - Employers Disclosure
Summary
Brochure for Employers and Managers
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
A series of 8 information sheets on
Disability Disclosure including:
• What is Disability
• Things to do when an applicant
or employee discloses a disability
or medical condition
• Things to do when an applicant
discloses a disability of medical
condition during or before a job
interview
• Things to do when an applicant
or employee discloses a disability
or medical condition during a
disciplinary process
• What are inherent requirement
at work?
• What are workplace
adjustments?
Quick Facts about DDA and OH
and S for employers
• Sharing Disability in Workplaces
Diagram of Employer responsibilities
and strategies when an applicant or
employee discloses a disability
Employers
NSW
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Employers
NSW
A tri-fold marketing brochure on the
services provided by WSNDCO for
Employers and Managers
Employers and
Managers
NSW
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Communicating effectively with people
with disabilities
Information sheet on communicating
effectively with people with
disabilities
Employers, Service
Providers, Educators
NSW
Looking for work handout
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Information on different
services/agencies to assist people
with disability find and maintain
employment
People with disability
looking for work
NSW
Disability Employment Services (DES)
Providers handout
Information about DES (who they
are/what they do) and how to get
connected with a local DES
People with disability
looking for work
NSW
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Name of resource
Get Ready for Uni Resources
(contact NDCO for a copy)
TAFE step by step
Information for Prospective University
students with disability
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
This information kit is a 'kick start' for
high school students with disability
thinking about going to uni. The 14
handouts are based on the FAQ
section on the 'Get Ready' website
and include information on:
• Accommodation Options
• Career Direction
• Community Support
• Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs)
• Educational Access Scheme
(EAS0
• Entry Pathways
• Income Support
• Know your disability
• Practical things
• Scholarships
• Transport
• Campus and Uni Features
• Get Ready URL's
• Getting skilled up for Uni
Information for transition to TAFE
NSW for Students with Disabilities.
Students
NSW
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Students
NSW
Information sheet with a checklist for
students interested in tertiary
education.
Students
NSW
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Transition support
This information sheet for students
looks at where you can get more
information on disability provisions in
the transition from school to Uni,
TAFE, RTOs or in the workplace.
Students
NSW
Western and South Western Sydney
NDCO's - How can we help
Information sheet/flyer on the NDCO
program in Western Sydney, NSW
and services provided including
contact information
Students, Employers,
Service Providers (all
stakeholders)
NSW
Get Ready for Study and Work: Five
Major Tips Pocket-Wallet resource
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A pocket-wallet sized resource with
five major tips to help young people
get ready for further study or training
after school - a ready reference
"cheat sheet"!
Young people with a
disability or chronic
medical condition;
resource also useful for
staff supporting this
group and for Uni/TAFE
Disability staff to
provide to prospective
students
NSW
Get Ready Guidebook for Parents
A workbook to enable Parents to
become engaged and support the
transition of their child from school
Parents
Carers
Advocates
National
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Location where resource is
applicable
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Support in tertiary education and work
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people with a health condition or
disability
Links and information for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander students
who are need support for a disability
or chronic health condition in
employment or tertiary education
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people
with a health condition
or disability
NSW
Career Toolbox
A collection of useful links for career
pathways and support services
Job seekers
School Students
National
Resources for RTO’s
Web-based resources to assist
Registered Training Organisations to
support students with disability,
including learning disabilities, chronic
medical conditions and mental
illness.
RTOs
National
Missed Business guide
A guide to encourage employers to
consider the benefits of employing
staff with disability
Employers
National
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Disability Resources in Community
Languages
A guide to links and information for
people with a disability in community
languages
ESL
NSW
Scoop it – South Western Sydney and
Western Sydney
Online newsletter and curation of
articles and information relevant to
the programme objectives
All stakeholders
National
NDCO Hunter-Central Coast Facebook
page
Social Networking Web Resource
Created to provide an interactive and
dynamic interface with the NDCO
Programme
All Sectors
Region 6 specific
Hunter-Central Coast-Taree Moving-On
Guide
Transition Directory
Comprehensive transition guide with
information, links and resources for
students and people with disability
moving from school to adult life.
Contains all post-school
services/contacts. 200-pages
updated annually.
Handout
Information on services and support
when preparing for the NDIS
All Sectors
Region 6 specific
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
All Sectors
Region 6 Hunter NDIS NSW trial site
specific
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
Getting Prepared for the NDIS
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCOs – Regions 4 and 5 covering South Western and
Western Sydney
Nicole Ison
n.ison@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3246
Gillian Hilt
g.hilt@uws.edu.au
(02) 4620 3175
Bernard Sobiesiak
b.sobiesiak@uws.edu.au
(02) 9678 7376
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
Name of resource
NDIS: Observations from a trial site
Hunter-Central Coast-North Coast
Disability Employment Advisory Group
Brochure
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
PowerPoint Presentation - PDF
Provides a snapshot of the impact of
the NDIS in the NSW trial site. Links
to factsheets, videos, and details on
what the NDIS is.
Online and electronic
Brochure
Promotes the regional employment
strategy for people with disability to
employers
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
All sectors
Observations relate to Region 6 - scheme
is same nationally
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
Employers
Region 6 specific
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
Get Students Ready for Life After School
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Transition Poster
Adapted from NDCO UWS version
Information for school staff about
post school supports
School staff
Region 6 specific
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
Employ Outside the Box - A Resource
for Employers
Web Resource
Provides links to resources, networks
and supports when employing people
with disability
Employers
Region 6 specific – most linked resources
national
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
Job Seeker Handouts –
Hunter
Central Coast
Handout
Information and contacts for regional
employment services
All Sectors
Region 6 and 7 specific
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
The Pathways
Hunter-Central Coast
North Coast
Handout
Flow chart of pathways for students
and people with disability
All Sectors
Region 6 and 7 specific
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
Name of resource
Stay in the Loop!
All Things NDCO…
Accessing the Future: Flash Drive
Resource (and AccessApps Kit)
Brief description of resource
Handout
How to connect to your NDCO and
regional networks, including
additional social media platforms
Online newsletter
Includes topical information,
resources, news, events, and
government/provider updates
relevant to programme objectives
USB
USB developed to compliment
inclusive technology
conferences/workshops convened by
NDCO Regions 6 and 7. Contains a
range of technology and resources.
Accompanying kit contains additional
resources
Target audience
All Sectors
All stakeholders
All Sectors
Location where resource is
applicable
Regions 6 and 7 specific
Focus on Hunter-Central Coast-North
Coast
USB was distributed to NDCOs nationally.
AccessApps Kit Region 6 and 7 specific
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
Name of resource
Staff Toolkit
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Transition Factsheets
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Student Stories - success at uni!
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Web Resource
A comprehensive Toolkit for staff
working with people with a disability.
Covers topics such as:
• Staff Training
• Staff E-Lists
• Central points for regional
information
• I have questions or need
resources
• I'm assisting students or people
with a disability plan their next
step
• Disability Awareness
• Inclusive Teaching
• Assistive Technology
• Accessibility Guides
• What is a Disability
• Summary of What's Available in
our Region
All Sectors
Factsheets
1 - Planning Life After School - Where
Do I Start?
2 - The Pathways
3 - Uni Entry Pathways in Brief
4 - Educational Access Scheme special consideration uni entry
5 - How to Find an
Apprenticeship/Traineeship
6 - Summary CP & TTW services
7 - Steps to Finding Employment
8 - Step-By-Step: Accessing
Employment Services
All Sectors
Web Resource
Read students' experiences and
advice on transition to university
Students and people
with disability
Location where resource is
applicable
Regions 6 and 7 specific
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NSW
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NSW
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
Name of resource
What's the Difference: School-vs-VETvs-University
Being Prepared: Resources to Assist
Students with Disability or Ongoing
Medical Condition
(contact NDCO for a copy)
NDCO Hunter-Central Coast-North
Coast
Working Together: Disability Awareness
for University Staff
NDCO North Coast Facebook page
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Booklet
Comprehensive comparative
resource looking at each of the
sectors. Modified by NDCO SR6 from
US source, and updated by ADCET
Students and people
with disability, school
staff, employment
services
Kit for Post-Secondary Educators
Developed to assist tertiary
educators to develop confidence
around supporting students with
disability. Forms part of an NDCO
workshop - includes topics such as
utilising NDCO resources, teaching
strategies, legislation, disability
awareness, networks.
Tertiary
Website
Developed to meet programme
objectives and provide information,
resources and links to students and
people with disability, staff, services
and employers
All Sectors
Manual for Academics
Developed to assist university staff in
their interactions with students with
disability. Topics include inclusive
teaching, practical issues, disclosure,
attitudes, policy, case studies, where
to get assistance, resources.
Collaborative project between
University of Newcastle-NDCO
Programme Region 6.
Higher Education
however, principles and
practices relate to all
training sectors
Social Networking Web Resource
Created to provide an interactive and
dynamic interface with the NDCO
Programme
All Sectors
Location where resource is
applicable
This version Regions 6 and 7 specific
NSW
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
Focussed on Regions 6 and 7
Regions 6-7 specific but adaptable - has
already been shared with universities in
NSW & Victoria
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
NDCO - Region 6, covering Hunter-Central Coast
Kay Dean
kay.dean@newcastle.edu.au
(02) 4921 8844
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
Region 7 specific
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
Location where resource is
applicable
Brief description of resource
Pathways and Connections: A Transition
Guide

Port Macquarie-KempseyWauchope

Taree-Forster

Tweed Heads – Lismore – Ballina

Coffs Harbour
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Aboriginal postcard
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Booklet
Comprehensive overview of services,
contacts and resources for the
transition process.
All Sectors
Versions for different areas of North
Coast
NDCO Region 7, covering North Coast
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
cynthia.fitzpatrick@newcastle.edu.au
0428 394125
1 in 3 Indigenous students has a
disability
1 in 3 Indigenous
students has a disability
NSW
NDCO Region 8, covering South East NSW
Elicia Ford
elicia.ford@northcott.com.au
(02) 4256 7600
Disability Comes in Many Shapes and
Forms - Flyer and Postcard
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Part of an education plan to help
inform about the breadth of disability
and to direct people towards the
website for more detailed
information.
All sectors
NSW
NDCO - Region 9, covering Western New South Wales
Kris Lear
Kris Lear klear@verto.org.au
(02) 6361 5352
Aboriginal poster, mouse mat and
postcard
(contact NDCO for a copy)
To raise awareness within secondary
schools of disabilities amongst
Indigenous students; and
to promote the resources and
support available to assist these
students to remain and succeed in
education.
emPOWER – EMPLOYment
Giving students with a disability the
upper hand on gaining employment
(contact NDCO for copy of DVD)
Tertiary
NSW
NDCO - Region 9, covering Western New South Wales
Kris Lear
Kris Lear klear@verto.org.au
(02) 6361 5352
Students
VIC
NDCO – Region 11, covering
Inner and Northern Melbourne
Tania Perez
TPerez@imvc.com.au
(03) 9686 2354
Moving On Transition Ezine
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Electronic Ezine with articles and
information relevant to school age
students with a disability and
transition.
VIC
NDCO - Region 12, covering Melbourne
Gary Kerridge
g.kerridge@ballarat.edu.au
TTY: (03) 5327 9337
Assistive Technology in the Workplace
Information about technology that
can be used in the workplace by
people with disability.
Schools, post-secondary
providers, NDCO
network. (3 per year
produced. Several
editions available in
hard copy.)
Employers
VIC
NDCO - Region 12, covering Melbourne
Gary Kerridge
g.kerridge@ballarat.edu.au
TTY: (03) 5327 9337
emPOWER – EMPLOYment
Giving students with a disability the
upper hand on gaining employment
(contact NDCO for a copy of dvd)
Target audience
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Name of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Skype and Alternate Interpreting Guide
A guide for using Online Technology
to provide sign language interpreting
to remote areas. Technical and
practical information.
Schools, TAFE,
University, RTO, signing
Deaf, service providers
other NDCOs
VIC
NDCO - Region 12, covering Melbourne
Gary Kerridge
g.kerridge@ballarat.edu.au
TTY: (03) 5327 9337
Effective Transition Planning for
Secondary Students with Disability
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A 2-page article outlining factors that
needs to be considered when
planning for the transition of
secondary students with disability.
Available online
VIC
NDCO - Region 13, covering Eastern Melbourne
Effie Kapsalos
ekapsalos@imvc.com.au
(03) 9686 235
Broaden Your Horizons website
Broaden Your Horizons is a
centralised website that houses
resources relating to young people
with disability.
This resource is committed to
providing comprehensive
information about available post
school options and support services
in Victoria.
Available online
Final report that was designed to
investigate how student well-being
and support staff in school and
flexible learning providers including
the TAFE sector respond to the issue
of youth mental health both in a
proactive, or preventative way, and
in a reactive, or responsive way,
when issues arise. It also set out to
identify gaps in professional learning
for key education and support
professionals working with young
people and their families to identify
how best to strengthen the capacity
of education and support
professionals to support young
people with mental health
conditions.
Teachers in secondary
schools (Integration,
Careers and MIPs Coordinators), young
people with disability,
families/carers, youth
workers, etc.
Teachers in secondary
schools (Integration,
Careers and MIPs Coordinators), young
people with disability,
families/carers, youth
workers, etc.
VIC
NDCO - Region 13, covering Eastern Melbourne
Effie Kapsalos
ekapsalos@imvc.com.au
(03) 9686 235
Educators in secondary
school and flexible
learning providers
VIC
NDCO - Region 13, covering Eastern Melbourne
Effie Kapsalos
ekapsalos@imvc.com.au
(03) 9686 235
The knowledge and practices of
education and support staff concerning
mental health conditions among senior
secondary students
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Name of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Creating Confidence: Transitions for
students with a disability
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A workshop guide and PowerPoint
presentation which provides a
positive context in which
professionals can be confident about
the inclusive delivery of generalist
transitional services to people with a
disability.
National
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Creating Confidence: People with
Disability in the workplace
(contact NDCO for a copy)
A workshop guide and PowerPoint
presentation which provides a
positive context to include people
with disability in the workplace.
Generalist transition
staff e.g. careers
advisers, employment
consultants, group
training organisations,
workplace learning
coordinators, senior
school coordinators and
youth workers
Generalist transition
staff e.g. careers
advisers, employment
consultants, group
training organisations,
workplace learning
coordinators, senior
school coordinators and
youth workers, human
resources and case
manager
National
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Students entering
higher education
National
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
TAFE and University Support
Part One - What does Disability
mean?
Part Two - Disability and Australian
Society
Part Three – Disability and law
Part four – Disability and workforce
inclusion
A pamphlet explaining educational
reasonable adjustments and support
at TAFE and University
DDA Education Standards website and
booklet
Website with Auslan and Plain
English (written and audio)
description of DDA Education
Standards including how to make a
complaint. There is also a booklet
that can be downloaded from the
website.
Consumers, Post
secondary education
providers, schools,
Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs)
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Mental Health Management Workshop
handbook
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Workshop handbook designed to
support the facilitation of cross
sectoral workshops to improve
services to clients with mental illness
Disability Employment
Service Managers, TAFE
and University Supports
and Mental health and
community services
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Parents As Career Transition Support
for Parents of a child with an
intellectual disability
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Workbook with 3 sections covering
career planning, education training
and employment
Facilitators and parents
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Electronic copy of the NDCO Transitions
CDs
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Electronic format of the Adapt, Build
& Inspire (Acquired Brain Injury),
Aspirations (Asperger's Syndrome),
Grasp the Nettle (Learning
Disabilities), Objectives (Mental
Health), Viewpoint (Vision
Impairment) CD's that shares the
experiences of individuals within
each group who have successfully
engaged in tertiary study.
People with a disability
considering the
transition to
Higher/Further
education.
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Victorian NDCO website
Website of useful information about
further education training and
employment and information to
assist people with a disability
Students, families,
educators and careers
advisers, Disability
Employment Services
(DES)
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Preparing for TAFE: A guide for Students
with a Disability in Victoria
(contact NDCO for a copy)
This handbook is a comprehensive
guide for students who are
considering TAFE as a training option.
This guide will also provide extensive
information for Careers Teachers and
Parents.
This handbook is a comprehensive
guide for students who are
considering University. This guide will
also provide extensive information
for Careers Teachers and Parents.
Transitioning students
with a disability in
Victoria
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Transitioning students
with a disability in
Victoria
VIC
NDCO - Region 14, covering Southern Melbourne
Sally Bailey sbailey@skillsplus.com.au
(03) 9784 0400
Provides a stepping stone for
transition from school to community
life. The guide includes services
available across Victoria and
Nationally focussing on the needs of
students leaving secondary school
and includes how to obtain a Tax file
Number, Medicare/Health Care Card,
how to enrol to vote and many more!
Young people with
disability, parents,
teachers, support
networks
VIC
NDCO – Region 16, Covering Western Regional Victoria
Pamela Anderson
pam.anderson@skillplus.com.au
Mobile: 0418 108 555
Preparing for University: A guide for
Students with a Disability in Victoria
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Transition Guides for Students with
Disability
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
Contact details
for supplies and further information
CHC10108 Certificate I in Work
Preparation-Induction for Disability
Support Workers
(contact NDCO for a copy)
The Certificate 1 Work PreparationInduction training developed through
the NDCO program to provide
professional development for
Disability Support Workers and
improve participation for students
with a disability across the tertiary
education sector
Tertiary Education
Sector
VIC
NDCO - Region 17, covering Wodonga/Gippsland and
Outer South East Melbourne
Mark Cottee macottee@wodongatafe.edu.au
(02) 6055 6309 or 0439 207671
Who to contact for support at
University and TAFE in QLD
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Booklet
A contact list of Disability Advisors in
TAFE and Universities in Queensland.
Also contains contact details of
NDCOs based in Queensland
All Sectors
South East QLD
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO Website Directory of Disability
Services
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Are You A Disability Confident
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Database
The Website Directory is arranged by
topic, alphabetically. It lists current
disability, education, training and
employment related websites on an
Excel spreadsheet. (Available on
website)
All Sectors
Flyer
this flyer contains information for
teachers, Trainers, course
coordinators and Program Managers
who work with people with
disabilities and chronic medical
conditions
RTO Staff
South East QLD
South East QLD
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
Name of resource
Making the Transition to Further Study
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Making the Transition to an
Apprenticeship or Traineeship
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Leaps and Bounds
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
Booklet
This booklet has been designed to
assist people with a disability who
are making the transition to postsecondary study. This may be part of
a traineeship or apprenticeship, a
University or TAFE, a Registered
Training Organisation (RTO) or study
at a private educational institution.
You may be interested in study to
broaden your job prospects, for
personal fulfilment, to meet new
people and improve confidence, to
train in an area of interest or for a
variety of other reasons. This guide
combines a step-by-step workbook
with general information about
preparation for your transition into
study. (Electronic version available
on website)
Booklet
This booklet has been designed to aid
people with a disability who are
making the transition to an
apprenticeship or traineeship. It
contains information on the five
steps to obtaining an apprenticeship
or traineeship and assistance for
apprentices or trainees with a
disability. (Electronic version
available on website)
Booklet:
A self-help planning guide to Postsecondary Education and Training for
prospective students with disabilities
and chronic medical conditions.
(Electronic version available on
website)
Target audience
School Sector
Location where resource is
applicable
South East QLD
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
School Sector
School Sector
South East QLD
South East QLD
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
Name of resource
Get Students Ready For Life After
School
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Public and Community Transport Guide
– South East Qld
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
Flyer
This flyer contains information for
school staff who work with students
with disabilities and chronic medical
conditions
Booklet
Guide to transport options including
concessions
Target audience
School Staff
All Sectors
Location where resource is
applicable
South East QLD
South East QLD
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
NDCO - Region 19, covering South East Queensland
including Gold Coast
Alisha Larkin
Alisha.Larkin@busyatwork.com.au
(07) 5585 4392
NDCO - Region 18, covering South East Queensland
including Brisbane
Theresa Madson
Theresa.madson@tafe.qld.edu.au
(07) 3817 3271
Student Friendly Employers and other
stuff
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Booklet
Links to employers, support services,
and how to improve your chances of
gaining an apprenticeship or
traineeship
School Sector
South East QLD
Qualification Levels
Provides an overview of education
levels covering school, vocational
and degree levels
Schools, parents,
community
QLD
NDCO - Region 20, Southern Qld
Debbie Rooskov
debbier@stepsgroup.com.au
(07) 5458 3063
Difference Between School, VET,
Tertiary – Qld edition
Overview of the differences in each
educational setting - Qld edition.
Original document from Tasmania
NDCO
Schools, parents,
community
QLD
NDCO - Region 20, Southern Qld
Debbie Rooskov
debbier@stepsgroup.com.au
(07) 5458 3063
Name of resource
Career Video Fact Sheets
Disability Fact Sheets
The Disability Awareness Training
Facilitators Guide
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Disability Awareness Training – The
Workplace PowerPoint
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Factsheet – How to Accommodate
People with Disability in the Workplace
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
Answers the top questions in short
videos of 15-20 seconds that
students ask stakeholders, or
questions they want students to ask
them, at career expos or during
presentations in the higher
education, vocational training,
employment and apprenticeship area
Interactive fact sheets highlighting
various disability/impairments and
strategies for positive
communication and engagement building on information in Make it
happen series
The Disability Awareness Training
PowerPoint & Facilitators Guide has
been produced as a step by step
presentation that can be delivered by
any Disability Employment Service or
an NDCO when required. It is aimed
at reducing misconceptions & stigma
in the workplace and promoting an
inclusive environment for people
with disabilities at work. This
training is designed to increase the
knowledge and awareness among
employers and employees about
working with people with disability.
The associated NDCO Factsheet has
been produced to be distributed
after the presentation to recap on
the information discussed in the
presentation. It can be used as a
stand-alone factsheet.
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Schools, Parents;
community
QLD
NDCO - Region 20, Southern Qld
Debbie Rooskov
debbier@stepsgroup.com.au
(07) 5458 3063
Employers, Education &
Training
QLD
NDCO - Region 20, Southern Qld
Debbie Rooskov
debbier@stepsgroup.com.au
(07) 5458 3063
DES
National
NDCO – Region 21, Covering Eastern and Central
Queensland
Julie Irwin
Julie.Irwin@communitysolutions.org.au
(07) 4932 8000
Name of resource
Employer Toolkit
(contact NDCO for a copy of cd)
Brief description of resource
Target audience
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
An interactive toolkit with
information on Employment Services,
Government Programs and
assistance, subsidies, recruitment
and training tips and a range of other
features. Created in response to
requests from Employers and
Employment Services to have
information available in one, easily
accessible, place.
Interactive workbook of assistive
technology information.
Employers and
Employment Services
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
Employers and
Employment Services,
Education
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
Quick factsheets to guide jobseekers
through creating resumes,
application letters and selection
criteria, as well as searching for a job,
using social networking sites and
interview skills.
QLD version of pathways to consider
when leaving school. Includes
employment & education and
training, as well as the Post School
Services Program from Disability
Services.
Listing of all the disability and
Indigenous support officers at QLD
Unis and TAFEs, as well as regional
employment agency contact details.
Job seekers
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
People with a disability,
Families, Teachers
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
PWD, Families,
Teachers, Employment
Services, Employers
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
Transition Toolkit CD-Rom
(contact NDCO for a copy of cd)
Interactive Cd-Rom with a large
range of resources to support
transition including career
development, pathways to education
and employment.
School support staff
such as teachers,
transition officers,
Guidance Officers
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
Steps For The Future
(contact NDCO for a copy of cd)
Interactive Cd-Rom
Students, schools,
training providers,
youth organisations
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
Assistive Technology Workbook
Jobseeker kit
Transition pathways for school leavers
with a disability
Disability and Indigenous Contacts –
QLD
Name of resource
Implications and Strategies for an
Inclusive Classroom
Brief description of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
Contact details
for supplies and further information
A quick set of implications and
strategies for teachers of students
with disabilities ranging from
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) to
depression to aspergers and more.
Includes further links to other
resources to assist teachers in the
classroom.
Informative brochure for families and
those with mental health challenges
to direct them to help lines, websites
and local support groups and
services. Includes sections for young
people and for teachers and
employers/managers to provide
additional support in education or
employment.
Teachers - Schools,
TAFEs and Universities
QLD
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
All
State versions
Gary Travers
NDCO - Region 22, covering Northern Queensland
garyt@steps.net.au
(07) 47272608
A Guide for Students with a Disability or
Chronic Medical Condition at TAFE SA
A5 Booklet
Prospective and active
students at TAFE SA.
Teachers and student
advisers
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
A Guide for Students with a Disability or
Chronic Medical Condition at University
in SA
A5 Booklet
Prospective and active
students at University.
Teachers and student
advisers
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
The Creativity of Success. Disability in
the Classroom and the Workplace. A
Guide for Private Training
Organisations.
A4 Booklet (Adapted for SA from
original QLD Resource)
Staff in Private RTOs
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Building Confidence in Enrolling
Learners with Diability
A4 ePublication
Staff in Private RTOs
National
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
In sBrief. Your ready reference for
studying at TAFE, university or with a
private training organisation in SA.
A5 Booklet with contents of 1 page
flyer series, plus information about
finances, contacts etc
Students, teachers,
parents
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Finding Help
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
Contact details
for supplies and further information
TAFE SA Guide for Staff on Disability
Discrimination and Supporting Students
with a Disability or Chronic Medical
Condition
A4 Booklet
Teachers/Lecturers at
TAFE SA. Also in use in
several RTOs and by a
number of teachers in
schools
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Transition Planning
A4 Booklet developed to provide a
guide for Transition Planning. It
provides a template and tips for
using the template.
Teachers & Parents
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Employability Skills
A4 Booklet about assessing an
individual’s employability skills
Students, individuals
and service providers
working with people to
prepare for work
National
NDCO - Region 24, covering South Eastern South
Australia
Laynie Dunne-Heynis
laynie.dunne-heynis@unisa.edu.au
Ph: 08 8302 5444
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Disclosure Planning
A4 Booklet about disclosure and
preparing a Disclosure Plan
High School students,
parents, and teachers
planning transitions.
National
Connect the Dots: Services that support
inclusion and transitions to study and
work for people with a disability
Booklet containing brief descriptions,
contact details and weblinks for
agencies/organisations that can
support people with disabilities at
school or in the community with
inclusion in education, training and
employment.
12 page booklet that walks the user
through 15 tools that can be used.
Designed to be worked in
electronically to try each of the tips
as suggested and then close the
document without saving it.
People with disabilities,
their carers and service
agencies
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Students, teachers,
tutors, learning support
staff. Some parents
have also used
SA - applicable anywhere
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
4 page document outlining how to
activate all the accessibility features
of iPhone & iPad devices
Individuals, teachers,
tutors, learning support
staff, parents,
employers and service
agencies.
National
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
15 Features in MS Word 2010… that will
help students with learning disabilities
and support students to become
independent learners
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Accessibility Features of iPhones &
iPads
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Name of resource
NDCO SA Fact Sheets
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Brief description of resource
Target audience
A series of facts sheets providing key
information and links to resources:
 Useful NDCO Resources
 Disability & Transition
Websites
 Finding an ACE Provider
 Finding a S4All Provider
 Finding a Training Course
 Find a DES Service Provider
 Selecting the Disability
Employment Service that’s
right for you
(Student/Graduate)
 SA DES Provider Profile List
 Training Students with
Disability
 DDA & Education Standards
 Reasonable Adjustments
 Disclosure Resources
 Life after Uni Websites
 Employing People with
Disability
 Disability & Indigenous
Education, Training &
Employment Resources
Individuals, teachers,
tutors, learning support
staff, parents,
employers and service
agencies.
Location where resource is
applicable
SA
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Name of resource
NDCO SA Powerpoint Presentations
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Career Link… Finding pathways from
school to work
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Planning for Success. A Planned
Approach for Success Through Higher
Education and Training
Guides to Employing People with
Disability
Albany Region
Capes (Busselton) Region
Manjimup Region
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Brief description of resource
Target audience
A series of easy to adapt PPTs for
presentations:
 NDCO
 Transition Planning
 Post School Options
 Investing in Students with
Disability
 Planning & Your Career
 Career Advice & Employability
 Informed Choices
 Disability vs Accessibility
 DDA & Education Standards
 Inherent Requirements (
Training & Education /
Employment)
 Reasonable Adjustments
(Education)
 Disclosure
 Convention on the Rights of
People with Disability
Booklet of advice, tips, brief service
descriptions that support career
planning and transitions from school
to employment and post-school
education and training for students
with disabilities
A4 Booklet/Workbook
Individuals, teachers,
tutors, learning support
staff, parents,
employers and service
agencies.
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
Students, teachers &
parents/caregivers
SA
NDCO - Region 23, covering Metropolitan Adelaide
Jennifer Cousins Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
Ph: 08-8207 8652
High School students
and parents planning
transitions.
SA
NDCO - Region 24, covering South Eastern South
Australia
Laynie Dunne-Heynis
laynie.dunne-heynis@unisa.edu.au
Ph: 08 8302 5444
Progressively throughout region 26
‘Guides to Employing People with
Disability’ booklets are being
prepared by each transition group to
cater for the individual location
requirements.
Employers, Disability
Employment Services
(DES),
TAFE, Schools, Parents,
Students
WA
NDCO - Region 26, covering Southern Western
Australia
Dale Arthur
dale.arthur@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0417 170 510
Name of resource
Brief description of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCOWA WEBSITE
The website provides information
and links to relevant stakeholders
within the various regions of Western
Australia. The website also updates
upcoming training and events, as well
as a links to resources that can be
used by various stakeholders.
School/TAFE/
University students
Job Seekers
Disability workers
local communities
Family and Friends
WA
NDCO - Region 26, covering Southern Western
Australia
Dale Arthur
dale.arthur@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0417 170 510
Transition for school leavers with
disability. Aspirational and inspirational
video
The video showcases experiences of
young people with disability moving
from school to employment.
Students, Parents,
General public,
Disability Service
Providers
WA
NDCO - Region 26, covering Southern Western
Australia
Dale Arthur
dale.arthur@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0417 170 510
Careertips Bookmark
(contact NDCO for a bookmark)
The bookmark is a promotional tool
to encourage people to look at the
careertips website. It is primarily
used in kits provided to Disability
Employment Agencies, TAFE, School
and the general public at events. The
bookmark contains the website link
and the purpose behind it.
The website provides information to
various stakeholders including:
- School leavers with a disability
- TAFE students with a disability
- Uni students with a disability
- Career Advisors
- Lecturers
- Employment agencies
- Mentors and advocates
- Employers
Each link provides thorough
information in assisting with the
transition from school to work or
further education and training
The newsletters are distributed to all
contacts that the NDCOWA team
hold. The newsletter contains stories
about projects being undertaken and
celebrating the success of completed
projects.
Disability Employment
Agencies, TAFE,
Schools, General public
WA
NDCO - Region 27, covering Metropolitan Perth
Western Australia
Alex Murphy
alex.murphy@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0448 882 775
Students
Lecturers
Employment agencies
Mentors Advocates
Employers
Career Advisors
WA
NDCO - Region 27, covering Metropolitan Perth
Western Australia
Alex Murphy
alex.murphy@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0448 882 775
Relevant stakeholders
within the disability
employment field
WA
NDCO - Region 27, covering Metropolitan Perth
Western Australia
Alex Murphy
alex.murphy@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0448 882 775
Careertips website
Link:
NDCOWA newsletter
Name of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Contact details
for supplies and further information
Brief description of resource
Target audience
This bookmark is used as a
promotional tool, to introduce
stakeholders to the program and to
provide them with a link to our
website. This is useful as it provides
people with a hard copy of our
details and program outlines.
The websites below provide links for
schools and parents and students to
follow in order to provide students
with a 'seamless transition plan'. It
also provides information on
alternatives to employment and
checklists of 'things to do' to achieve
post school goals.
Relevant stakeholders
within the disability
employment field in
Western Australia
WA
NDCO - Region 27, covering Metropolitan Perth
Western Australia
Alex Murphy
alex.murphy@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0448 882 775
Schools, Parents and
students will all benefit
from accessing these
websites.
WA
NDCO - Region 27, covering Metropolitan Perth
Western Australia
Alex Murphy
alex.murphy@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0448 882 775
SWEAT DVD
This DVD outlines the Supported
Work Experience into
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
(SWEAT) program. It follows three
students involved in the program and
provides a running commentary on
the success they have found through
the involvement in the program.
The DVD is aimed at
educators, employers,
school students and
teachers
WA
NDCO - Region 27, covering Metropolitan Perth
Western Australia
Alex Murphy
alex.murphy@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0448 882 775
NDCO USB STICK
The USB stick is used as prizes at the
NDCO stall at various events. The
USB stick contains a link to our
website and a range of Edu-Apps
(e.g. Talking word program,
magnifying glass and text
contrasting).
This is used as an introductory
activity to attract people to our stall
at career days and other public
events. It consists of pictures of
various celebrities with a disability,
which provides us with a great
opportunity to relate to people
coming through and explain the
effects of the various disabilities.
School/TAFE/
University students, Job
Seekers,
Disability workers,
local communities,
Family and Friends
WA
NDCO - Region 28, covering Northern Western
Australia
Mark Bateman
mark.bateman@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0429 998 245
People attending career
days and other events
that NDCO are
presenting at
WA
NDCO - Region 28, covering Northern Western
Australia
Mark Bateman
mark.bateman@edge.org.au
(08) 9286 6600 or 0429 998 245
NDCO Bookmark
Department of Education (DET),
Disability Services Commission (DSC)
transition website
Disability Services Commission
Disability awareness' celebrity teaser
Name of resource
Employing people with disability DVD
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Stories from Tasmanian Willing and
Able Mentoring (WAM) participants
2010
(contact NDCO for a copy)
Making it Happen Work Experience for
All
Tasmanian NDCO website
Mountain Climbing: A resource to assist
tertiary graduates with lived experience
of mental illness transition to
employment
Brief description of resource
Showcases 8 success stories from 8
different industries in employing
people with disability
Showcases the experience of some
mentors and mentees in their
experience of the WAM program in
2010
Employment sector and
employers
Prospective mentor and
mentees. Employer
groups.
A resource that provides secondary
and vocational teachers with
guidelines, information and
worksheets to assist them in
providing successful work
placements for their students.
Available on-line.
Schools, TasTAFE
Website that provides information
and advice for people with disability
in Tasmania making the transition
into post-secondary education,
training and subsequent
employment. Provides local contacts,
worksheets and links to other
websites and resources
students with disability,
people with disability
considering returning to
study, parents and
carers, education,
training and
employment staff,
disability service
providers
tertiary graduates
Available On-line. Provides
strategies, tips, case studies and
useful weblinks
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
TAS, relevant for all states
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 29, covering Southern Tasmania
Colleen Hooper
e.HooperCo@missionaustralia.com.au
(03) 6225 8217
TAS
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
NDCO - Region 29, covering Southern Tasmania
Colleen Hooper
e.HooperCo@missionaustralia.com.au
(03) 6225 8217
TAS, but relevant for ALL States
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
NDCO - Region 29, covering Southern Tasmania
Colleen Hooper
e.HooperCo@missionaustralia.com.au
(03) 6225 8217
TAS
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
(03) 6324 3758
NDCO - Region 29, covering Southern Tasmania
Colleen Hooper
e.HooperCo@missionaustralia.com.au
(03) 6225 8217
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
TAS but relevant for ALL States
NDCO - Region 29, covering Southern Tasmania
Colleen Hooper
e.HooperCo@missionaustralia.com.au
(03) 6225 8217
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
Name of resource
Beyond the School Gate
Brief description of resource
Location where resource is
applicable
Target audience
A resource that looks at the
transition from school to adult life for
young people with disability and their
families. Case studies show a whole
range of opportunities and
challenges.
Available on line.
Years 11 & 12
Students transitioning
from High School
TAS
Students with disability worksheets
A range of worksheets for student
with disability
Students
TAS
The Road Ahead
Assistive Technology in the Workplace
for People with a Disability
A Northern Territory self-help
planning guide to post-secondary
education, employment and training
for people with disability and chronic
medical conditions.
People with a disability
or chronic medical
condition; secondary
school students;
teachers; Career
Advisors; Apprentices
NT
Contact details
for supplies and further information
NDCO - Region 29, covering Southern Tasmania
Colleen Hooper
e.HooperCo@missionaustralia.com.au
(03) 6225 8217
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
NDCO - Region 30, covering Northern Tasmania
Darlene McLennan Darlene.McLennan@utas.edu.au
(03) 6324 3758
NDCO – Region 31, covering Northern Territory
Judith Austin
Judith.austin@cdu.edu.au
(08) 8946 6288