Disability Resource Service

Disability Resource Service

Welcome to Disability Resource Service


This website has been designed to provide useful information about the services and resources available at the University of Canterbury for students who have a disability.
Disability Resource Service remains open during all term breaks.
The Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contact

disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz
Phone: +64 3 364 2350 or ext 6350

Physical Address

General Enquiries to Room 214J
Level 2
James Hight Building
University of Canterbury

Postal Address
Disability Resource Service
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch
New Zealand

News

Canterbury Association of Mental Health Education Scholarship
The Canterbury Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) Trust Board are now inviting applications for this year's Canterbury Association of Mental Health Education Scholarship.

The award consists of an amount of not less than $500.00 and not exceeding $1000.00 per person/per annum. Half of the scholarship will be given at the commencement of the course and half upon successful completion of the course. 
The second half of the monies will be paid upon receipt of a letter from the course provider verifying successful completion of the course of study.

To be applicable for the scholarship the following criteria must be met:
The person will be an individual who has lived experience of mental illness. The person could currently be utilising a mental health service or have used one in the last five years.

Please note that applications in writing (on the application form) close at 4.30pm on Friday the 17th of May 2013.

Registering for 2013
Registrations are being taken for the 2013 Academic Year. Time and resources are limited so the sooner you register with us the more likely it is that we will be able to put the supports you require in place. Click here to find out how to register.

If you have previously been registered with our service, please contact our Support Coordinator to arrange an appointment with your DRS Advisor.

Location
We are located on Level 2 of the James Hight Building

You can reach us by:
- Visiting us at the above location
- Calling us on: 364 2350
- Emailing us at: disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz