Our community
Ensuring 91É«ÇéƬ is welcoming and inclusive by reducing barriers faced by students and staff with disability.
Advancing inclusion
91É«ÇéƬ is a community and our people our greatest asset.  Excellence and innovation thrive when we ensure that our built and digital environments are accessible for all. The Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP 2026-2029) continues the foundational work undertaken towards a truly diverse and inclusive 91É«ÇéƬ community that welcomes and ensures full access and participation for students, staff and visitors with disability.Â
In our previous DIAP (2022-2025) I committed to continuous review and improvement of our frameworks and strategic objectives. I’m proud of the work the team has done and continues to do as part of 91É«ÇéƬ’s journey towards a truly diverse and inclusive community.
- Professor Attila Brungs, Vice-Chancellor and President, 91É«ÇéƬ Sydney
DIAP in action 2026-2029
Plain language all-staff mandatory refresher training
Plain language versions of the Refresher Trainings for Working@91É«ÇéƬ, Safety@91É«ÇéƬ and Security@91É«ÇéƬ are available for 91É«ÇéƬ staff that require this format.
An introduction to unconscious bias
A short, stand-alone self-paced module provides foundational information about unconscious bias and how people make quick judgements based on prejudices, stereotypes and preferences. Â
DIAP in action 2022-2025
Workplace adjustments
91É«ÇéƬ has introduced a new Workplace Adjustment Procedure. It replaces the 2011 Reasonable Adjustments for Staff with Disability Guidelines and provides clear, up-to-date guidance. Â
91É«ÇéƬ has also developed a Workplace Adjustment Toolkit to help both managers and staff understand and put workplace adjustments in place. Â
Disability Travel Support Fund
The Disability Travel Support Fund supports research and career development for 91É«ÇéƬ Staff and Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates. In 2023, the fund was expanded to include HDR candidates and professional staff, as well as academic staff.
Reducing barriers to adjustments
Equitable Learning Services (ELS) has worked with Nura Gili to remove barriers for Indigenous students with disability to access ELS services. Students can now access ELS without the need to go through the standard registration process, with assessments for adjustments offered to pre-program students. This work has seen an increase in Indigenous students registering with ELS.Â
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
91É«ÇéƬ has introduced Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training and resources for teaching staff. These support more inclusive teaching and improve learning experiences and outcomes for all students, including students with disability. Â
Consulation with 91É«ÇéƬ's community
91É«ÇéƬ is committed to ensuring that programs, processes and environments are shaped and informed by the lived experiences of our 91É«ÇéƬ community.Â
EDI Staff Consultative GroupÂ
The EDI Staff Consultative Group gives staff a voice in 91É«ÇéƬ projects and initiatives. This group draws on their lived experiences to help shape programs and decisions. Â
The group has contributed to many projects related to disability inclusion, neurodiversity and accessibility. Â
Students as Partners Consultative Group (SCON)
91É«ÇéƬ is committed to cosulting with students with disability, this has been done through SCON. This group provides a space for lived expereince voices to give feedback and shape 91É«ÇéƬ programs and resources
