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TypeVocational Education & Training
Endorsed Learning Organisation
LocationPerth, Subiaco, Bunbury, Murdoch University

About the organisation

Health Science Hub is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO #52806) delivering training focused on health, community services, and applied science, helping individuals build practical skills, career pathways, and employment outcomes. They specialise in health and wellbeing-related programs, offering industry-relevant training with a strong focus on practical application and real-world readiness, ensuring learners are well-prepared for further study or careers in the healthcare sector. See the results and insights from the endorsement assessment below.

Endorsement ID: 84173

Study Areas

  • Nursing
  • Medic / Emergency Response
  • Allied Health
  • Caring for Others (Community Services)
  • World Health (Public Health & Global Health)
  • Fitness, Sport & Nutrition
  • Animal, Marine & Environmental Studies
  • Digital Technology
  • Laboratory & Forensic Science
  • Education (Teaching & Learning Pathways)

6 Key Data Points –Neurodiversity & Disability in VET

Insights into vocational education to help neurodivergent students understand why endorsed organisations may be a good fit.
Source: NCVER, AIHW, and ABS education and disability data.
  • 4-5%of VET students report having a disabilityrepresenting over 180,000 enrolments nationally.
  • 5.4%Report disabilityAmong VET students aged 15–24
  • 20%of VET students in remote and regionalAustralia report having a disability, compared with around 6% of students in major cities.
  • 10-15%lower completion rates are reportedfor students with disability compared with students without disability
  • 59%of VET graduates with disabilitygain employment after training, compared with 79% without disability.
  • 15-20%of people are neurodivergentmeaning the true number of neurodivergent VET students is likely higher than reported.

Endorsed Provider Insights

AreaSupports in placeIn the works
Staff Training
In the works
  • NDA-approved training
  • External neurodiversity training
  • Whole-org training (2 years)
  • Ongoing PD structured
Support Staff
Supports in place
  • Designated ND support person
  • Support person listed publicly
  • Support staff training
  • Lived experience of ND
In the works
  • Peer support / student networks
Pre-Enrolment & Disclosure
Supports in place
  • Process for undiagnosed students
In the works
  • Accessibility discussed pre-enrolment
  • School transition support
Student Support
Supports in place
  • Individualised support plans
  • Support plans co-created
  • Teaching staff involved in plans
  • Regular check-in sessions
  • Academic literacy/LLN for ND needs
  • Digital literacy / exec function
  • ND-specific support services
  • Referral pathways
  • Pre-course teacher connection
  • Admin navigation support
  • Documentation of support needs
In the works
  • Career guidance tailored
  • Teaching staff resources
Website & Digital Accessibility
Supports in place
  • ND support info easy to find
  • Website tested by ND users
  • Enrolment process accessible
In the works
  • Website accessibility features
Assistive Technology
Supports in place
  • Instructional videos/LMS guides
In the works
  • Assistive technologies available
  • Ongoing AT support
Assessment
Supports in place
  • Flexible assessment options
  • Reasonable adjustments policy
  • Layout examples/mock assessments
Learning Design & Delivery
Supports in place
  • Learning materials in multiple formats
  • Students can adjust playback speed
  • Absence alternatives available
In the works
  • UDL principles embedded
Campus
Supports in place
  • Minimise sensory triggers
  • Quiet zones communicated
  • Orientation/campus visits
  • Visual navigation guides
In the works
  • Sensory-friendly areas
  • ND consultation on spaces
  • Sensory challenge policies
Policy & Compliance
In the works
  • Standalone neuroinclusion policy

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