Callers to the service pay for the initial call, and the relay service pays for the call to the person to whom the message is to be relayed. The Centre provides interpreter, note taker and technical aid, tutor support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students at Griffith University. Offers informal support to other universities' students and staff. The Australian Government, through Centrelink, provides financial support for eligible students under various schemes. Application forms, information and assistance can be obtained from the Student Guild's Union Services Department , your campus counsellor , or your nearest Centrelink office.
Contact Centrelink for advice on particular arrangements for students with disabilities.
Assistance may be available in relation to transport, attendants, equipment and sponsorship, however eligibility conditions apply. Contact CRS for further information. If you are receiving CRS assistance, they can liaise with the University so that a coordinated service is delivered. Each Commission receives and conciliates complaints, and conducts enquiries and research and educational programs to promote human rights. State and Commonwealth anti-discriminatory legislation include people with disabilities.