Gardens Point campus
Y Block, Level 1
(access via courtyard)
Phone 07 3864 2433 |
Kelvin Grove campus
C Block, Level 4
(Community building – Victoria Park Road )
Phone 07 3864 3125 |
Carseldine campus
Opposite canteen, Level 3
(access via lift)
Phone 07 3864 4569
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Students at the Caboolture campus can order and purchase textbooks through the QUT Bookshop on-line (via QUT Virtual). Purchases can be delivered tot he Student Centre, Caboolture campus free of charge.
Chaplaincy centres are available on all campuses to people of all faiths for quiet prayers, workshop services and personal pastoral care needs. Contact the Chaplain by phoning 07 3864 2086.
Gardens Point campus
Y Block, Level 1
(access through courtyard)
Phone 07 3864 2402
 
Commonwealth Bank
A Commonwealth Bank Autobank is located at:
Gardens Point campus
Y Block, Level 1 (inside)
This machine also accepts other major cards.
Uni Credit Union
Gardens Point campus
Y Block, Level 2
Phone 07 3229 1388 or 3229 2432
A Uni Credit Union agency operates in the Bookstore at Carseldine campus.
ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines)
A Uni Credit Rediteller automatic teller machine is located at:
Carseldine campus
R Block, Level 3
(inside Library) |
Gardens Point campus
Y Block, Level 1 (outside) |
Kelvin Grove campus
C Block, Level 4
( Community Building )
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These machines accept most major cards.
The Student Guild provides a range of services including financial advice, casual employment, a second-hand bookshop, advocacy and accommodation assistance, as well as specialised support for women, international students, students with a disability and queer students. Phone 07 3864 1666 or visit www.guildonline.net for more information.
Further information can be obtained from the Student Guild Help Desk on each campus.
Carseldine campus
C Block, Level 2
(access via lift)
Phone 07 3864 4714 |
Kelvin Grove campus
C Block, Level 4
(access via lift or Victoria Park Rd)
Phone 07 3864 3704 |
Gardens Point campus
Y Block, Level 3
(access via lift)
Phone 07 3864 1213 |
The Guild nominates student representatives to various University committees. Contact your student representative on 07 3864 1666.
The QUT Vision Rehabilitation Centre (VRC) provides a range of rehabilitation services to meet the needs of people with vision impairments, through an expert multidisciplinary team. The rehabilitation services include optometry, social work, occupational therapy and orientation and mobility. The QUT VRC works closely with other community services to assist vision impaired people to access any service they may need for independent living.
Appointments at the QUT VRC are available on Wednesdays or Fridays between 9.00am and 12.00noon and may be made by calling Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm .
The QUT Vision Rehabilitation Centre is located in the Clinics wing of the Faculty of Health building:
O Block (Ring Road)
Kelvin Grove campus
Phone 07 3864 5743 or 3864 5695
Web www.hlth.qut.edu.au/opt/clinic
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The Faculty of Health operates 5 clinics to provide a service to the community, to foster research and to serve as a teaching facility for students.
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These clinics are available to staff, students and the general public on a fee for service basis. These clinics are:
- Podiatry clinic
- Optometry clinic
- Family therapy and counselling clinic
- Human Movement Studies clinic
- Psychology clinic
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For information on clinic operation times, fees and other details, go to the Faculty of Health Clinics website or phone 07 3864 5662
Several government and non-government agencies that may assist you during your studies are listed below. There are many others that may be relevant to your needs, and these can be found through Disability Information and Awareness Line (see details below).
Provides a relay service for telephone, TTY and computers with a modem (ASCII) users. Callers to the service pay for the initial call, and the relay service pays for the call to the person to whom the message is to be relayed.
295 Logan Road
Stones Corner Qld 4120
( PO Box 473 )
Office Phone 07 3815 7600 (voice)
Office TTY 07 3815 7602
National Relay Service (TTY, Voice and ASCII) 133677
Web www.aceinfo.net.au
Australian Hearing operates Hearing Centres around Australia , including Brisbane and many provincial cities. You should check with Australian Hearing regarding your eligibility for free hearing tests, hearing aids and support services. (Refer to the White Pages Telephone Directory or phone 131 797 to contact your nearest Hearing Centre.)
Level 8, 237-241 Adelaide Street
Brisbane Club Tower
Brisbane Q 4001
Phone 07 3237 6800
TTY 07 3237 6868
Web www.hearing.com.au
ANSWD aims to promote an equitable learning environment for all students. It is comprised of tertiary students with a disability who are dedicated to ensuring equitable access to education by working together with staff at educational institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand .
ANSWD has an email discussion list for students with disabilities.
Web www.deakin.edu.au/answd
The Australian Government, through Centrelink, provides financial support for eligible students under various schemes. Application forms, information and assistance can be obtained from the Student Guild, your campus counsellor or your nearest Centrelink office. Contact Centrelink for advice on particular arrangements for students with disabilities.
Centrelink Student Service Centre
Cnr St Pauls Tce & Julia St
Fortitude Valley
Phone 131 021
TTY 1800 810 586
Web www.centrelink.gov.au
CRS Australia
CRS Australia provides Commonwealth funded rehabilitation programs to people with injuries, disabilities or health problems to enable them to gain and retain employment.
If you are receiving CRS assistance, they can liaise with the University so that a coordinated service is delivered.
You should check with CRS regarding your eligibility for support services (refer to the White Pages Telephone Directory or phone 1800 624 824 to contact your nearest CRS office).
Web www.crsrehab.gov.au
DIAL is an information and referral service provided by Queensland Disability Services.
Phone 07 3224 8444
TTY 07 3224 8021
email dial@disability.qld.gov.au
Web www.disability.qld.gov.au/dial.cfm
Level 3A, 75 William Street
Neville Bonner Building
Brisbane Q 4001
(GPO Box 806 Brisbane Qld 4001)
Phone 07 3224 8031 TTY 07 3224 8021 Free call 1800 177 120
email mailbox@disability.qld.gov.au
Web www.disability.qld.gov.au
Each Commission receives and conciliates complaints, and conducts enquiries, research and educational programs to promote human rights. State and Commonwealth anti-discriminatory legislation includes people with disabilities.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone 02 9284 9600
Freecall 1300 369 711
TTY 1800 620 241
Web www.hreoc.gov.au
Anti-Discrimination Commission (Qld)
Level 1, RAMS House (cnr Cribb Street )
189 Coronation Drive , Milton Qld 4001
( PO Box 2122 )
Phone 07 3247 0960 Free call 1300 130 670
TTY 1300 130 680
email info@adcq.qld.gov.au
Web www.adcq.qld.gov.au
For advice on aids to facilitate all aspects of independent living, including aids for reading and writing, office furniture, computer equipment and software.
Cnr Goring Street and Cavendish Road
Coorparoo Qld 4151
Phone 07 3397 1224
email enquiries@ilcqld.org.au
Web www.ilcqld.org.au
Queensland Braille Writing Association
For assistance in translating print information into braille.
Braille House
507 Ipswich Road
Annerley Qld 4103
Phone 07 3848 5257
Fax 07 3848 8099
Queensland Narrating Service
This service provides two-track audio cassettes for the benefit of people with print disabilities, subject to copyright requirements.
299 Montague Road
West End Qld 4101
( PO Box 3376 )
South Brisbane Business Centre Qld 4101)
Phone 07 3846 1755
Fax 07 3846 1415
Web http://cwpp.slq.qld.gov.au/qns
This service provides specialised technology for the use of people who are blind or vision impaired. Services are particularly available to blind or vision impaired students and their lecturers.
Yeronga Institute of TAFE
Kent Street
Annerley Qld 4103
Phone 07 3895 8048
"The essence of success for people with a disability is to be as organised as possible."
- Make contact with the Disability Officer as soon as possible
- Try to be prepared will ahead of deadlines.
- Investigate access and locations of buildings, parking spaces, toilets and refectory before semester starts.
- Access course outlines and reading lists as close to the beginning of the semester as possible.
- Inform your lecturers/tutors about the methods you find work best for you in taking notes, attending lectures, reading, studying, undertaking assessment and moving from class to class.
- If lecturers or other staff overlook your needs, remind them or contact your Disability Officer.
- Take advantage of all services on offer to assist you whilst studying at QUT.
- Investigate other possible avenues of information and support, both at QUT and externally.
- Get involved in other activities on campus (contact the Student Guild about student clubs and societies and other recreational activities on offer.
For more information on Disability Services and your campus Disability Officer contact QUT's Equity Section:
Gardens Point campus
X Block, Level 1, Room 105
Phone 07 3864 2699
Fax 07 3864 2689 |
Kelvin Grove
K Block, Level 2, Room 214
Phone 07 3864 5601
Fax 07 3864 5600 |
Email equityenq@qut.edu.au
This document is also available in print or alternative formatting and on CD Rom. Contact the Equity Section for details.
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