Neurodiversity Academy Endorsed Provider

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TypeVocational Education & Training

LocationPenrith, Sydney, NSWOnline | Face-to-Face | Hybrid

About the organisation

Nepean Community College is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO #1223) delivering accessible, community-focused education across a range of vocational and foundation programs, supporting individuals to build practical skills, confidence, and pathways into further study, employment, and personal development. They focus on inclusive, flexible learning environments, offering industry-relevant training with a strong emphasis on real-world application and learner support, ensuring students are well-prepared for future opportunities. See the results and insights from the endorsement assessment below. See the results and insights from the endorsement assessment below.

Study Areas

Accredited Qualifications
Foundation Skills
Digital Skills
Creative Arts & Crafts
Creative Writing
Health & Wellbeing
Life Skills
Languages (Multilingual Life)
One-Day Workshops
Government-Funded Training Programs

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

Supports in place

NDA-approved training
External neurodiversity training
Designated neuroinclusion champion
Ongoing PD structured

In the works

Whole-org training (2 years)

Support Staff

Supports in place

Designated ND support person
Support staff training
Lived experience of ND
Peer support / student networks

In the works

Support person listed publicly

Pre-Enrolment & Disclosure

Supports in place

Accessibility discussed pre-enrolment
Process for undiagnosed students
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
Career guidance tailored
Teaching staff resources

Website & Digital Accessibility

Supports in place

Enrolment process accessible

In the works

Website accessibility features
ND support info easy to find
Website tested by ND users

Assistive Technology

Supports in place

Assistive technologies available
Instructional videos/LMS guides

In the works

LMS compatible with AT

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
Lectures pre-recorded and available

Campus

Supports in place

Sensory-friendly areas
ND consultation on spaces
Minimise sensory triggers
Quiet zones communicated
Orientation/campus visits
Visual navigation guides

Policy & Compliance

Supports in place

Harassment/discrimination policies
Complaints/appeals process
Formal review cycle
Track outcomes for ND students

Frequently asked questions

About the Endorsement

How does an organisation become endorsed by Neurodiversity Academy?

What criteria are used to assess neuro-inclusive practices?

Can organisations improve their endorsement over time?

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About the Platform

How can students use the platform to choose where to study?

Can parents or carers also provide feedback?

Are endorsed organisations required to maintain their standards?

About Student Supports

What types of supports do endorsed organisations provide?

Do all organisations offer the same supports?

How do I request support or reasonable adjustments when studying?

About Student Feedback

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.

How is student feedback used in the endorsement process?

Can students share their experiences with endorsed organisations?

How is student feedback collected and monitored?

Important Questions

Is endorsement a guarantee that an organisation is perfect?

What happens if an organisation stops meeting endorsement standards?