ADCET was established in 1999 by Deakin University (Australia) under the name NCET (National Clearinghouse in Education and Training for people with Disabilities) financed by a grant form DETYA. Today the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides information and resources that could support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training industry. Currently ADCET is hosted by the University of Tasmania and is also partially funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The website of ADCET aim to provide up to date and comprehensive information about; inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities.
The Office for Disability Issues (New Zealand), established in July 2002 aims to be the central point within government on disability issues. It promotes and monitors the implementation of the New Zealand disability strategy, leading cross sector policy development, and offer support to the relevant executives such as the Minister for Disability Issues. The office is located within the Ministry of Social Development, social sector strategy group. Also the office works with different government agencies to ensure support progress on disability issues.
