Neurodiversity Academy Endorsed Provider

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TypeHigher education

LocationMelbourne, SydneyOnline | Face-to-Face | Hybrid

About this organisation

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) is a specialist higher education provider based in Melbourne, Australia & Sydney, focused on creative industries and practical career pathways. The institution delivers industry-relevant degrees and courses across areas such as music, entertainment, fashion, digital media, and entrepreneurship. See the results and insights from the endorsement assessment below.

Endorsement ID: 61847

Study Areas

Music & Audio
Film, Theatre & Performing Arts
Games & Animation
Design & Visual Arts
Fashion
Media & Communication
Creative Business & Management

Student experience survey data is not yet published for this provider.

Endorsed Provider Insights

AreaSupports in placeIn the works

Staff Training

Supports in place

Designated neuroinclusion champion

In the works

External neurodiversity training
Whole-org training (2 years)

Support Staff

Supports in place

Support person listed publicly
Support staff training
Lived experience of ND

In the works

Designated ND support person
Peer support / student networks

Pre-Enrolment & Disclosure

In the works

Accessibility discussed pre-enrolment
School transition support

Student Support

Supports in place

Individualised support plans
Support plans co-created
Regular check-in sessions
Academic literacy/LLND
ND-specific support services
Career guidance tailored
Pre-course teacher connection

In the works

Digital literacy / exec function
Referral pathways
Teaching staff resources
Admin navigation support
Documentation of support needs

Website & Digital Accessibility

Supports in place

Enrolment process accessible

In the works

ND support info easy to find

Assistive Technology

Supports in place

Assistive technologies available
LMS compatible with AT

In the works

Ongoing AT support

Assessment

Supports in place

Flexible assessment options
Reasonable adjustments policy

Learning Design & Delivery

Supports in place

Learning materials in multiple formats
Live sessions recorded and uploaded
Students can adjust playback speed

In the works

UDL principles embedded
Lectures pre-recorded and available
Absence alternatives available

Campus

Supports in place

Orientation/campus visits

In the works

Sensory-friendly areas
Sensory challenge policies
Minimise sensory triggers
Quiet zones communicated

Policy & Compliance

Supports in place

Harassment/discrimination policies
Complaints/appeals process
Formal review cycle

In the works

Standalone neuroinclusion policy
Track outcomes for ND students

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About the Endorsement

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What does “Neurodivergent Student Experience - Top 4 Areas of Strength” show?

This section combines student experience outcomes with feedback from neurodivergent learners (including student and parent/carer responses) to highlight where an organisation is currently performing strongly. The seven survey areas include overall experience, clear support information, effective adjustments, genuine institutional support, psychological safety, responsiveness to individual needs, and clear communication. The “Top 4 Areas of Strength” are the highest-performing areas from these results and provide a practical snapshot of where support is currently most consistent. Performance bands are interpreted as Low (below 60%), Medium (60-79%), and High (80%+), and all featured strengths meet the high-performance threshold.

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