Managing study and work
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School and What’s Next
As you move through the transition process, you might also be finishing school or thinking about your future. This could involve planning new goals like university, Technical and further education (TAFE), training, or work.
Your school and health care team are there to help. They can support you with:
- Special support for exams (extra time, rest breaks, etc.)
- Support at school for managing your health
- Help applying for university or TAFE, including special consideration
- Exploring scholarships
- Career planning and job support
If you’re not sure what’s available, just ask your school or transition team. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Access plans at school and university
An Access Plan is a confidential document which provides information about the impact of a student’s disability, impairment, mental health condition or chronic health issue on their studies.
The Access Plan will document the agreed services that will be provided by Access and Inclusion, including any alternative exam arrangements if required. The Access Plan helps students to negotiate reasonable academic adjustments with educational staff .
Most universities, schools and places of education have a process around these plans. Ask the student services team how to access it at your school or university
Work and Your Health
If you have a job, telling your employer about your kidney condition can help them better understand your needs and give you extra support if you’re feeling unwell.
Your employer has a responsibility to make sure your workplace is safe and inclusive, this means supporting your health needs too.
Sometimes, you may need to give your employer a ‘Fit to Work’ letter from your doctor. This letter explains your condition or confirms that you are well enough to work.
If you’re not sure what to do, talk to your doctor or health care team. They can help guide you through it.
To learn more, go to our page about Work and Your Rights. You’ll find information that can help and a video by Solicitor Claire Brown about how and when to talk to your employer about having kidney disease.
