Student Access & Diversity

Equity, Access
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Diversity

Student Access, Diversity & Special Needs - Entry & Support

Murdoch University has demonstrated a strong history of increasing the diversity of its student intake. Each year the University encourages onto its campuses, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, those with special needs, people completing high school education and mature-age entrants. Students accessing the University come from a wide variety of experiences and with diverse requirements. The University hopes to reflect the needs of its students in both the classroom and across the campus in its services.

The Equity, Access & Diversity Office is responsible for ensuring provision of entry and support for a number of these diverse groups, particularly those people with disabilities, those on low incomes, people from rural or remote locations and those who arrive in Australia as refugees. Aboriginal people are welcomed and encouraged to access services at Equity, Access & Diversity or at the Kulbardi Aboriginal Education Centre which also provides a number of alternative entry programs and support for indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students. Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander people interested in Veterinary Science should check the Waadong site, http://www.vetbiomed.murdoch.edu.au/waardong/

Staff Contact Information

Equity, Access & Diversity Plan

Student Charter Link

Equity Assessment Tips!!

Murdoch Ally Program
Equity Grievances Links for Students - Central Students Administration

- Human Resources Equity Grievances

OnTrack Equity Entry Program

Equity Entry Programs - TOP / Access Southwest
Alternative Support Services (Disability & Medical Conditions)

Do you have a disability or medical condition that may effect your ability to study or fully participate in University activities? Murdoch has a range of support and resources that may be offered to assist students with their coursework, assessment and generally accessing campus facilities.

Student Support Services

Support for students is available from a wide variety of sources. This page provides links to a number of services which can provide assistance to students with both academic and personal issues.

Diversity – lesbian, gay, trans, bisexual, queer and intersex students and staff at Murdoch University

Equity, Access & Diversity at Murdoch is working towards ensuring that all students and staff at Murdoch can participate and enjoy fully their time at the University.

Acceptance, Participation, Inclusiveness and Diversity are the words which capture what we hope to be the experience of all students and staff at Murdoch. To find out more about diversity on campus and community organisations click here.

For those students preferring to use gender-neutral toilets click here for a list of locations.

Equity News

Equity News is the quarterly newsletter featuring information on issues relating to equity students.

Diversity Matters @ Murdoch

Diversity Matters @ Murdoch (DM@M). Click here to find how ... and also to view our publication and initiatives.

Financial Assistance

In order to assist students to continue their studies at times of serious financial difficulties, the University has a Student Loans scheme available.
To be eligible applicants must have successfully completed at least one semester of study at Murdoch University.
Student Loans are administered by the Manager, Equity, Health & Counselling. An appointment is necessary. Please call at the Equity, Access & Diversity Admin in Social Sciences, Room 1.6, for an application form and to arrange an appointment, or telephone 9360 6084.

For other issues concerning finances, housing and Centrelink, students can contact the Education & Welfare Officer at the Student Guild Office.

Link to Student Loan Forms

Want to Withdraw from University?

During your studies there may be times when you consider withdrawing from university. The reasons vary but often relate to financial or family issues or academic problems and difficulties.

At these times withdrawing from study does seem to be the most tempting option. However, taking that step can present you with other issues which can effect you, both personally and financially.

Please READ and consider this information BEFORE you go ahead and cease your study.

Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships

The University offers a number of scholarships to people on low incomes and also to students who have moved from rural or remote locations to undertake their studies. More information and an application form can be found on the Central Student Administration web page under the title Commonwealth Learning Scholarships.

Undergraduate Equity Students

There is a cash scholarships awarded each year to students from Equity groups, or those who entered via an equity program. More information and an application form can be found on the Central Student Administration web page under the title Murdoch Equity Scholarships.

Rockingham Skills Training Centre Gordon Smith Memorial Scholarship for students from an equity program who are commencing study and who live in the Rockingham area.

Postgraduate Equity Students

The University oversees a number of scholarships at the postgraduate level. These are primarily administered by the Research Office.

Postgraduate Access & Equity Scholarship for Students in Tuition Fee-Paying Courses. This scholarship is available to Australian Citizens (or those granted Permanent Residency Status) who can demonstrate an income of or below $16,640 per annum for the previous two years at the time of application.