About this step
This is step two of the four steps to register with Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS).
Once you've prepared, you're ready to register.
- Find out how to apply
- Start your registration
- Learn what's next after applying.
Clock How long this step takes: Allow 10–20 minutes
How to apply
- Log into the online application system.
- Click the 'register for ongoing support' button.
- Read the privacy notice. You can also visit our SEDS privacy information.
- Fill in all form sections. You can save and return at any point before submitting.
Form sections:
- Registration
-
In this section, you'll confirm:
- If you're you living and studying in Australia.
- Reason for support. Pick the most relevant. This won't impact your application.
- Duration of impact. This can be the duration of your studies.
- Summary of your situation. This is where you can add extra information not covered in your documents.
- Details
-
This section provides information about required documents.
- Your documents
-
In this section, you'll:
- Upload your documents
- Confirm your document type(s).
- Confirm registration
-
Confirm and submit your application.
-
If you are experiencing login issues, please try these steps:
- Reset your password at https://accounts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Wait 30 minutes for the new password to sync.
- Reattempt to login.
If you can't login after trying the above steps, contact Student IT.
-
To use a screen reader when applying:
- Log into the online application system
- On the Select 'set screen reader mode on' on the bottom left.
-
The system does not allow you to make changes to your application after submitting. But we can update it for you.
Follow the instructions in your application notification to request changes.
-
Pick the most relevant reason. Your selection won't impact your application, as we will focus on the information in your documents.
If your circumstances are ongoing, impact dates can be the duration of your studies. These are usually found on your offer letter.
Need more help?
If you have further questions, you can ask the Stop 1 AI Assistant.
After applying
Now you've applied, find out what happens next.
Receive your application outcome
We check your documents to determine if you are eligible for support.
We will notify you:
- When we receive your application
- If we need more information from you
- Once we've determined your eligibility.
Current processing times
Our average turnaround time is 10 business days.
Last updated: Monday 23 February 2026
Possible outcomes
Eligible
If your application is eligible, we will contact you about creating your plan.
Further documents requested
This means we need more information from you to make an assessment. We'll hold your application until we hear from you.
Ineligible
We were unable to register you based on your application. If your application is ineligible:
- We will refer you to other services as appropriate.
- You can submit a new application at any time if you can supply more information.
- You may request a review of this outcome within five business days. You can submit your request for review online.