Equitable Learning Support programs
Check out programs organised by ELS and useful resources for students living with a disability, neurodivergence, or physical or mental health condition
Neurokin Networks is an initiative developed by Equitable Learning Services (ELS) at UNSW, dedicated to supporting the success and wellbeing of neurodivergent students.
The program offers a structured, inclusive environment designed to foster academic achievement, personal growth and meaningful social connection.
Whether you are seeking focused study support, opportunities for low-pressure social engagement or a stronger sense of belonging within the university community, Neurokin Networks provides tailored resources and programs to meet those needs.
This initiative underscores ELS’s broader commitment to cultivating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students - particularly those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, and other diverse cognitive and learning profiles.
Upcoming events: Body Doubling & Connections Club
- Body Doubling
- Connections Club
Body Doubling study groups (Hybrid sessions)
Are you a neurodivergent student eager to boost your academic productivity?
Join us for Body Doubling study sessions, designed to provide a sense of accountability and the right amount of social pressure and structure. Body doubling is considered beneficial to ADHDers by people with lived experience and experts but may be helpful to anyone looking to improve productivity.
All UNSW students are welcome. Join us anytime and sign up for email reminders.
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Supportive environment
Connect with peers who understand your neurotype without the need for explanations or judgments.
Flexible atmosphere
Sessions are hybrid – you can join in person or online via Teams. If you would like to join via Teams, please email els@unsw.edu.au using your university email account and request to "Join Body Doubling online" at least 24 hours prior to the session date.
We will follow a loose structure of:
- 10-minute check-in
- 25-30 minute sprint
- 5 minute brain dump
- 10 minute brain break
- 25-30 minute sprint
- 5 minute brain dump.
Visual supports
We will display a visual timer.
We know everyone has different preferences for getting their work done, so we will have coloured sticky dots on hand that allow you to signal your body doubling preferences to staff:
🟢 Help me break down my tasks into more manageable steps
🟡 Check in with me periodically to make sure I’m on task
🔴 Please do not disturb me
Term 3 2025 Details
When: Tuesdays 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Kensington campus. Room/building locations may vary from week to week. Please check the schedule for details.
If you would like to join via Teams, please email els@unsw.edu.au using your university email account and request to "Join Body Doubling online" at least 24 hours prior to the session date.
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🗓️ Week of Term, Date
📍 Location
O-Week, September 9
Morven Brown, LG30
Week 1, September 16
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 2, September 23
Morven Brown, LG09 Week 3, September 30 Quad G055
Week 4, October 7
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 5, October 14
Mathews 301
Week 6, October 21
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 7, October 28
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 8, November 4
Quad G055
Week 9, November 11
Mathews 301
Week 10, November 18
Mathews 301
Study Period, November 25
Morven Brown, LG09
Connections Club (In-person meet ups)
Are you an autistic student eager to make connections on campus?
Join us for our next Connections Club, a collaboration between Equitable Learning Services and Psychology and Wellness to support community-building and placemaking for autistic students.
All UNSW students are welcome. Join us anytime and sign up for email reminders.
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Supportive environment
Connect with peers who understand your neurotype without the need for explanations or judgments. We're here to uplift and empower each other.
Engaging conversations and activities
From shared interests to navigating university life, our discussions cover a wide range of topics in a relaxed atmosphere. We will also have some social games and activities on offer (e.g. role play, mindfulness colouring sheets, UNO and card games). Participation in each activity is optional.
Visual supports
We know everyone has different communication preferences, so we will have coloured sticky dots on hand that allow you to signal your communication preferences to others:
🟢 A green sticky dot signifies you will engage in conversation with anyone
🟡 A yellow sticky dot signifies you wish to engage in short communication with people you already know
🔴 A red sticky dot signifies that you do not currently wish to communicate with anyone
Term 3 2025 Details
When: Wednesdays 3 - 4 PM (Drop by anytime in the hour)
Where: Kensington campus. Room/building locations may vary from week to week. Please check the schedule for details.
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Week of Term, Date
Location
Week 1, September 17
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 2, September 24
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 5, October 15
Goldstein G07
Week 8, November 5
Morven Brown, LG09
Week 9, November 12
Goldstein G07
Neurokin Networks aims to honour and uplift neurodivergent students by fostering community, respect and meaningful support across campus.
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