Disability Service
Horace Lamb Building
Ground Floor
North Terrace Campus
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
Email

Telephone: +61 8 8303 5962

Stories from our students

"Due to the nature of my disability, there were times when I found university difficult. I didn’t always understand the concepts presented in lectures, and the workload would often be more than I could handle. In the second year of my studies, a case worker referred me to the Disability Service and I must admit that I found it quite daunting to begin with.

"However, as I look back on my time at the University of Adelaide, I wouldn’t have succeeded as I did without the assistance of the Disability Services. The staff at the office, including the Disability Advisor, were there to assist me and they were always friendly and approachable.

"This service is free, completely confidential and can go a long way to help you with your studies, whatever course you are undertaking. As a student with a disability, it is important to be aware that there is help available on campus, and the services provided by the DA can enrich your time at university and help you reach your full academic potential."

Name of student withheld to protect their privacy

How to make an appointment

You can make an appointment by contacting us on 8303 5962 or via email to dlo@adelaide.edu.au.

The administration staff may be able to answer your questions. If you need further assistance, they will book an appointment for you with the Disability Advisor (DA), usually within two weeks.

They can assist with information and advice about accessing services. There are some times in the year when they become very busy so to help you have the most appropriate arrangements in place when you begin your studies, please consider making contact early in the academic year.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm.

Before you come to your first appointment, make sure you bring all the appropriate documentation.

Roseworthy students can also contact the Roseworthy Student Advisor directly on 8303 7932 or rsa@adelaide.edu.au.

How to find us

Counselling & Disability Service, Ground Floor, Horace Lamb Building, North Terrace campus [Map Reference: G9].

If you are approaching from Victoria Drive (enter via Gate 9), go south past the Barr Smith lawns using the driveway/walkway on the south-eastern side of the lawns. Pass the back entrance of the Barr Smith Library and then enter the next building on your right. This is the Horace Lamb Building and the Counselling and Disability Service is the first door on your right.

If you are approaching from North Terrace, go north along the road between the Art Gallery and the University (enter via Gate 20) and pass the buildings on the right until you reach Hughes Plaza. When you reach the Plaza, move diagonally across the Plaza to its north-east corner and enter the double doors to the Plaza Building. Head down the stairs all the way to the bottom (approx three flights of stairs) and follow the walkway past the garden and around to the right. The Counselling and Disability Service is on your left.

How to find us if you can't use stairs:

The best way is to follow the directions from Victoria Drive.

However, if you are coming from North Terrace, go north along the road between the Art Gallery and the University (enter via Gate 20) and pass the buildings on the right until you reach Hughes Plaza. When you reach the Plaza, move diagonally across the Plaza to its north-east corner and follow the path around the Plaza Building. Take the coloured lift to ground level and turn right. The next entrance on your left is to the Horace Lamb building and once you have gone in, we are on your right.