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  3. Neurodivergent Student Hub
  4. Connecting U

Welcome to Connecting U

A live online community for Neurodivergent students at TAFE SA.

Whether you're new to TAFE SA or continuing your studies, Connecting U is your chance to meet other neurodivergent students, share your experiences and build a supportive community together.

Join Connecting U this semester

Registrations are now open for our online support sessions. Join a session that interests you. You can attend one, two, or all sessions.

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Stay Connected


12 pm (ACST), online via Microsoft Teams

In this session, you will:

  • Join open peer-to-peer discussions
  • Share ideas and experiences
  • Enjoy parallel hobby time together
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Thriving in Study


12 pm (ACDT), online via Microsoft Teams

In this session, you will:

  • Work with your brain, not against it
  • Stay motivated without burning out
  • Build study habits that fit your strengths
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Progress over Perfectionism


12 pm (ACDT), online via Microsoft Teams

In this session, you will:

  • Recognise unhelpful high standards
  • Separate learning from identity

  • Learn strategies to keep moving forward

Designed to support the TAFE SA Neurodivergent Student Community

The online network is designed to help you:

  • connect with other students
  • learn about support available at TAFE SA
  • learn practical strategies for study and wellbeing.

You can:

  • attend as many sessions as you want
  • take part in a way that feels right for you.

New sessions throughout the semester

  • We will add new Connecting U sessions during the semester.
  • Check back each term for new session dates and topics.

Need help joining Connecting U?

Our Student Access and Inclusion team is here to help.

Get in touch if you:

  • ✓need help joining a session
  • ✓have questions about the program
  • ✓would like more information before you register.

Contact us  

Why join Connecting U

  • Get Connected

      • Meet other neurodivergent students in a welcoming online space.
      • Be part of a supportive community that values your strengths.

      You can: 

      • join discussions and activities
      • share your experiences and ideas
      • listen and learn from others
      • participate in a way that feels comfortable for you.

    • Learn about support at TAFE SA

      • Meet friendly support staff and find out what help is available during your studies.

        Learn about:

        • Inclusion Support Services
        • Learning Support Services
        • Study Tool Kits

    • Learn your way

      • Discover practical strategies to help you stay motivated, make progress, and work with your strengths.

        Explore ways to:

        • build focus, motivation, and study momentum
        • develop study habits, routines, and tools that work for you.

    • Grow & Thrive

      • Celebrate your strengths and build confidence.

      Learn strategies to:

      • Build confidence to communicate, take part, and share your ideas.
      • Focus on progress, not perfection.
      • Discover your strengths and explore study and career options that match your goal.

       

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