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Support for students who are pregnant
We are committed to providing a range of support for students who are pregnant.
The University works hard to ensure its students are supported and can have their unique needs addressed. If you are pregnant and are experiencing difficulties with your studies, we can offer help and assistance as outlined on this page.
Short-term impacts
Pregnancy often has short term impacts especially in the first trimester. If you are experiencing minor impacts on your attendance or completing assessment tasks within expected time frames, you can apply for special consideration or a simple extension.
You will need to provide one of the following documents accompanied by relevant supporting documents:
- professional practitioner certificate indicating that the pregnancy has impacted your ability for the specified period of time
- a statutory declaration indicating how the pregnancy has impacted your ability to meet your course requirements within the specified period of time.
Complications and contraindications of pregnancy
You can register with Inclusion and Disability Services if you are pregnant and:
- have medical conditions that have occurred as a result of being pregnant
- this will prevent you from engaging in activities that are a requirement of your course.
Our team will work with you to develop an individualised academic plan, outlining your support needs for the semester. This will avoid you needing to re-apply for special consideration for each academic assessment.
Please direct any questions to the Inclusion and Disability Services team.
Other support
If you would like to speak to our Wellbeing team about managing your pregnancy alongside your studies, complete our registration form and a clinician will call you to discuss your support needs.
Other support services available to assist you:
See our full range of student life, wellbeing and support available.
Last updated: 19 March 2025
