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The Regional Disability Liaison Officer and Disability Coordination Officer Initiative

The Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) and Disability Coordinator Officer (DCO) initiative is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). The role of the officers appointed under this initiative is to enhance post-secondary education, training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The initiative funds twenty two Regional Disability Liaison Officers and Disability Coordination Officers across each State and Territory of Australia. The role of these officers is to provide practical assistance and support for people with disabilities and/or ongoing medical conditions to make the  transition into university or TAFE and onto employment. Examples of their role include:

  • supporting disability staff in post-secondary education and training institutions to facilitate the appropriate support needed for students to plan their course of study at either university or at TAFE
  • improving transitions for people with disabilities between tertiary  education and employment
  • improving linkages between VET and tertiary providers and providers of disability programmes such as CRS Australia and the Department of Family and Community Services
  • working cooperatively with tertiary institutions to form a central information source on supports
  • participating with State and regional level tertiary education disability networks
  • liaising with community organisations and other bodies
  • contributing to policy initiatives at State level and undertaking research projects
  • producing a range of resource materials, conducting conferences, seminars and workshops
  • advising on gaps in the provision of services and ways to overcome these problems
  • assisting in the development of appropriate services to support graduates with disabilities in their search for employment

 

For further information refer to the attached information brochure.

 

Watch video of the Regional Disability Liaison Officer for Adelaide and Environs talk about her role in assisting people with disabilities transition into tertiary education

Leonie Challans the RDLO for Adelaide and Environs
talks about the role of the RDLO and DCO

 

 

 

Watch video of Leonie Challans the Regional Disability Liaison Officer for Adelaide and Environs talk about her role in assisting people with disabilities transition into tertiary education

Leonie Challans the RDLO for Adelaide and Environs talks
about the definition of disability in tertiary education

 

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