The University of Western Australia
Further Information
In accordance with these guidelines, our websites are designed to validate as XHTML1.0.
All official webpages at The University of Western Australia must meet world class accessibility standards.
The University's websites are designed to be appropriately accessible to a wide range of people, including those using assistive technology. University websites are designed to be easier to use, quicker to download, and display better across a wide range of devices and platforms.
If you are experiencing difficulty accessing information, resources or services on any UWA website, please contact the University Website Office on (+61 8) 6488 7296.
The University is committed to providing websites that comply with the W3C AA Web Accessibility Guidelines (Priority 2). The longer term goal of the University is to achieve AAA guidelines (Priority 3).
Key accessibility features of UWA websites:
- using 'jump' links to skip navigation or content blocks
- changing text size
Campus accessibility
The main campus is based at Crawley. There is also a regional centre at Albany.
UWA's Physical Access and Wayfinding Project aims to ensure that all areas on campus are accessible to all people. If you encounter any physical obstacles on any UWA site, please report it using the Physical Access Obstacle Report form.
Accessibility contacts
UniAccess: UWA's Disability Office looks after students and can be contacted regarding
- Physical access to University facilities
- Information on adaptive technology
- Any access queries for current or future students
Staff can contact the Equity and Diversity Office for issues relating to unequal or unfair treatment based on disability or medical condition on (+61 8) 6488 3873 or (+61 8) 6488 2252.