This documentation can be completed by an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) qualified professional or equivalent (in other countries). For most conditions, you can use the Health Practitioner Report (PDF 227KB) or provide the same information on letterhead, dated and signed by a relevant health professional. For carers, the Carer’s Documentation Form (PDF 243KB) can be used, or you can provide a letter from a relevant health professional or Centrelink regarding your official carer status.

Guidelines for documentation

Documentation can be provided from a health professional as indicated below.

Brain injuries - neurologist or neuropsychologist

Intellectual disabilities - neuropsychologist or psychologist (must include results of standardised assessment)

Medical conditions - GP or medical specialist 
   eg asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue, Crohn's Disease, diabetes, heart disease, etc 

Neurodiversity - paediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist
   eg Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism (ASD), etc 

Neurological conditions - GP or neurologist 
   eg epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, etc 

Physical conditions - GP or relevant specialist 
   eg arthritis, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, etc 

Psychiatric or mental health conditions - GP, psychiatrist or psychologist
   eg anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, etc 

Sensory conditions
   Auditory processing disorder - audiologist
   Blind or low vision - GP, ophthalmologist, optometrist, or Specialist Vision Testing Service (eg Vision Australia Services)
   Deaf or hard of hearing - audiologist or GP

Specific Learning Disorders (previously dyslexia, dysgraphia and/or dyscalculia) - neuropsychologist or psychologist
   - Must include results of standardised assessment
   - Must have been completed either a) at age 16 years or over, or b) within the last three years
   - Results from screening tests will not be accepted
   - For mechanical based dysgraphia, assessment by an occupational therapist may also be required

Temporary injuries - GP or relevant specialist 
   eg fractured limb, surgery impacting study, etc 
   - Must state the nature of the condition including a timeframe during which the condition may impact study
   - Documentation will not be accepted if it is more than six months old

Important things to note

Please check that your documentation:

• is less than six months old for variable conditions, eg anxiety, depression, etc
• 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/or
  • is not in a personal or business relationship with you.

Reporting on temporary or variable conditions must be updated at intervals.

To optimise your access and participation in your program, it is helpful for your documentation to include details of specific impacts in a learning environment.

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

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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.
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