Fair access, disability support and discrimination
The Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE is a safe and supportive study environment. Read about fair access to our training programs and support services. Find out more about disability support and anti-discrimination.
Access and equity
Disability services
Discrimination
Access and equity
The Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE promotes the delivery of services that are responsive to the diverse needs of our many communities.
The institute encourages participation and access to vocational education and training in a manner that meets individual needs.
All staff have a responsibility to ensure that student selection for programs is non-discriminatory and encourages fair access for people from groups that are under-represented in vocational education and training.
Teaching staff also ensure that access and equity considerations are integral to the development of training programs and support services.
Disability services
Tropical North Queensland TAFE acknowledges the valuable contributions people with disabilities make to the workforce.
We are aware that a disability is not a barrier to a successful and productive working life. We actively encourage people with disabilities to participate in the workforce through providing quality training.
Tropical North Queensland TAFE offers support services to all students with disabilities or medical conditions studying at all Tropical North Queensland TAFE campuses. Our services are well established and ensure equality in training by minimising disadvantages experienced by all students with disabilities. Whatever the disability may be, we will do our best to provide our assistance.
Student Assistance
We assist students in many ways including:
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Consultation about realistic vocational choices
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Coordinating meetings with students, staff and other important stakeholders
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Individual problem solving
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Coordination of individual support in the learning environment
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Reasonable adjustment
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Library assistance
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Assistive technology
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Referral to other support agencies
Contact Us
A Disability Services Officer is located at the Cairns campus and travels to the outer campuses as required.
Please phone (07)40422345 or email StudentServices.TNQIT@deta.qld.gov.au for more information and appointments.
Some helpful websites:
www.des.org.au
www.rightsinaction.org
www.skill360.com.au
www.diversicare.com.au
www.disability.qld.gov.au
www.cairns.qld.gov.au
www.deafservicesqld.org.au
Discrimination
Everybody wants a fair go in life but discrimination means that some people are denied opportunities or are treated badly. Anti-discrimination legislation makes it easier for everyone to get a fair go.
Under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991), you cannot be discriminated against on the basis of your sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, breastfeeding, age, race, impairment, religion, political belief or activity, trade union activity, lawful sexual activity or association with or relation to a person with any of the above attributes.
If you feel that you have been discriminated against at Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE, you can:
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talk to the person who has discriminated against you. You can ask a support person to help you with this e.g. student counsellor, teacher.
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put in a formal complaint to the Institute Director
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contact the Anti-Discrimination Commission of Queensland on 1300 130 670.