The programs in this unit aim to develop perceptual, communication, thinking and social skills as well as a wide variety of concepts. There is an emphasis on early reading and writing skills. Assessment Clinic A clinic for members of the public with learning disabilities. Resources Library Located within the Language and Numeracy Units are reference books, audio-visual materials, teaching schemes, games and tests. Special arrangements can be made for students undertaking courses in the Centre to borrow some of the resources for workshop sessions and seminars between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.
Reference books are normally available to registered students for a loan period of seven days.
The Centre consists of computer classrooms with Macintosh and Windows, a research computing room and a television work area, video and sound editing rooms. Ample space is provided for staff and students to work and study, independently or cooperatively, within the Centre, using contemporary computer and audio-visual technologies. The Unit was established in late 1979 with financial assistance from the N.S.W. Drug and Alcohol Authority. The NSW Health Department has continued to fund the Unit since then and its support has helped the development of several major initiatives in drug education. Library The Unit's library has a unique yet comprehensive collection of resources covering the areas of drug and health education with a primary focus on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse.