Personal Care is an issue that has generated questions and debate for many years in post compulsory education. ATEND resolved to identify a position on personal care that could be communicated to all stakeholders. ATEND developed an email survey which was distributed through the national email list ‘austed’ seeking responses from tertiary institutions. The survey highlighted significant problems with government funding and policy arrangements, and inconsistency in the practices of tertiary educational institutions across Australia. The transition of people with personal care requirements into tertiary education is compromised by these factors. Access to tertiary education is in many cases delayed, restricted or prevented by these factors, with longer term adverse economic and social consequences. Arising from the survey, is the development of a balanced “whole of life” and “enabling participation” model for personal care. Consistent with this model is the recommendation that a "transitional personal care support scheme" be established.