Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about:

  • 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

Show Field Notes
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.



23/05/2024: Division name changed from People and Culture (PNC) to People and Culture (P&C)