Neurodivergent student support

Are you trying to keep up with uni life, dealing with challenges like staying organised, or hoping to connect with other students who understand your journey?

NeuroNavi is our online support space created by neurodivergent student mentors. Find tips, tools and personal stories to help you navigate university in a way that works for you.

From managing study demands to building connections, everything is grounded in lived experience.

Connect with a neurodiverse success coach through the AchieVeU program on Vygo.

Visit a quiet room on campus

Quiet rooms are designated spaces on campus where you can retreat when you feel overwhelmed. Our quiet rooms are designed to support students in reducing anxiety and promoting self-regulation.

All quiet rooms are quiet, calming spaces fitted with comfortable furnishings, fidget tools and adjusted lighting.

Fob access is required for the quiet rooms. Current VU students can request an access fob for the quiet rooms.

Request a fob

Campus	Location	Opening hours
City Campus	Room CT0129, Level 1, City Tower. Next to the Student Wellbeing waiting area.	8am–6pm
Footscray Park	Building E, Room E106, Ground floor Near the recording studio.	8am–6pm
Footscray Nicholson	Building N, room N110, Level 1	8am–6pm
St Albans	Building 10, Room 10121, Level 1 Next to the security office.	8am–6pm

Please follow our guidelines to help us maintain these spaces:

Keep your personal belongings with you so the space remains available for everyone.
Help us maintain a clean environment by keeping food out of the rooms.
These rooms are designed for specific use, so we encourage using other areas for study.
Use the signage to show when the room is “in use” and switch it to “available” when you’re done.
Be mindful of time to help us ensure everyone has fair access.
Leave the space clean and tidy to create a welcoming environment for all.

Report any damage or issues to one of the following:
Campus security + 61 3 9919 4999
Disability & Accessibility Services + 61 3 9919 5400

Sensory maps

This is a sensory map created to help you find your way around Footscray Park Campus. It can help you understand the sensory environments and assist you with accessible wayfinding.

Footscray Park Campus sensory map (PDF, 2.24 MB)

: The Footscray Park sensory maps highlight low, medium, and high sensory environments.
They note the expected smells, sights, loud noise, and crowded areas.
It can also help you identify any quieter areas and sensory friendly spaces on campus.
Our sensory maps were created through the contributions of VU staff and students with disability, aiming to capture a broad range of lived experiences. However it is important to know, all sensory experiences that you may experience on campus are unique and valid, and naturally change day-to-day.
These maps were designed in collaboration between Student and Staff, Disability and Accessibility Services VU and designed by Bryce Pace.
: Footscray Park Campus is built on a steep hill, and because of this, entry levels to buildings can vary between each building.
You may notice some buildings not mapped on every level, and wayfinding guidance goes into a building on one level, and out on another (this indicates the need for lift to navigate to the entry/exit points).
In general:
Level 1 is considered the 'ground floor' for buildings M, P, L, E and G
Level 2 is considered the 'ground floor' for Buildings D, C, A and K
Grey indicates an area currently under construction
White areas indicate staff office spaces or classrooms

Register for a Disability Access Plan (DAP)

If you're a neurodivergent VU student, Disability and Accessibility Services can support you. By working with one of our accessibility liaison officers to create a Disability Access Plan (DAP), you can access support services and resources, and reasonable adjustments for study and assessments.

To be eligible for an DAP, you must provide relevant health documentation from a qualified professional which describes: