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the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

Supporting Students with Disabilities Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	1st March 2018	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	1st March 2023	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Executive Leadership Committee	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date	1st March 2018	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Karen Cook Manager Student Services	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Cathy Frazer Executive Director Student Engagement International and Community Partnerships	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author	Karen Cook Manager Student Services	This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact	Karen Cook Manager Student Services	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.

Clauses Amended:Policy: All

Version History

Edition 4: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 1/03/2018 – Supporting Students with Disabilities Policy, reviewed and updated to reflect alignment with the Staff and Student Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Edition 3: Frances Coppolillo, Deputy CEO – 15/12/2015 – Policy to Support Students with Disabilities - B/SV/D/7/006, updated. Rebranded and updated in alignment with current legislation and best practice.

Edition 2: NMIT Board – 6/12/2010 – Policy to Support Students with Disabilities - B/SV/D/7/006, updated. The mechanism for handling complaints related to this policy has been aligned with the Student Complaints and Grievances Policy and Procedure.

Edition 1: Institute Council – 30/06/2008 – Policy to Support Students with Disabilities - B/SV/D/7/006. New Policy (previous edition (2) removed and new policy developed). Divisional code amended.

Content changed to reflect that NMIT Council became the Board of the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE in 2007.