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.
Attend a drop-in session or workshop
Join one of our NeuroNavi drop-in sessions to access support and answer any questions you may have.
Drop-in sessions are hosted at the following campus libraries:
| Campus | Location | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Footscray Park | P208, Level 2, P Block | Mondays and Wednesdays, 11am—3pm |
| Footscray Nicholson | T237, Level 2, Telford Building | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am—3pm |
Log in to our Vygo app to see upcoming NeuroNavi workshops. You can register for our Student Mentor or AchieVeU programs to get notifications on upcoming events.
Visit a sensory room or quiet space
Sensory rooms are designated spaces on campus where you can retreat when you feel overwhelmed.
All sensory rooms are quiet, calming spaces fitted with comfortable furnishings, fidget tools and adjusted lighting.
| 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:
- Respect the space and the equipment inside.
- Only one participant is permitted in the room at a time for 20 minutes.
- No food is permitted in the rooms.
- Use the signage to mark the room as 'in use' as you enter.
- Don’t use the room for study.
- Please note that the rooms do not lock, for your safety.
Take part in our art installation
To celebrate neurodiverse students at VU we’re creating a giant rainbow infinity symbol made from 50 student artworks, and your piece could be one of them!
Choose a colour, pick a theme and express what neurodiversity means to you. Whether you draw, paint, collage or doodle, every piece matters.
All participants between 29 September—6 November will receive a $20 prize for contributing.
Register on Vygo or drop in to participate in the art installation at Footscray Park or Footscray Nicholson.
Join in, get creative and help us celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity at VU!
Register for a Learning Access Plan (LAP)
If you're a neurodivergent VU student, Disability and Accessibility Services can support you. By working with one of our Accessibility Liaison Officers (ALOs) to create a Learning Access Plan (LAP), you can access support services and resources, and reasonable adjustments for study and assessments.
To be eligible for an LAP, you must provide relevant health documentation from a qualified professional which describes:
- the nature of your specific disability or condition, and
- how your learning and participation in education is impacted, and
- any strategies recommended for minimising this impact.
Please visit the Disability & Accessibility Services webpage for more information about how to register and the supports we can provide.