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ABC News
Monday 2nd December, 2024

Starting primary or high school can be challenging for any child, but there can be extra difficulties for students with disability.  When done right and when they cater to students…

ABC News
Thursday 28th November, 2024

It’s not easy steering a class of toddlers through early learning. Doing that while also ensuring children with disability get the support they need is even harder. Like thousands of…

SBS News
Monday 28th October, 2024

The widespread use of ‘restrictive practices’ in Australian schools is leaving children with disability traumatised and their parents exasperated. Some teachers are also appalled by what they’ve seen.

ABC News
Friday 25th October, 2024

A child starting school is an exciting milestone for any family but can come with concerns about how they will handle the transition. For parents of children with disability, these…

ABC News
Thursday 24th October, 2024

Suspensions put students on a trajectory to the justice system. The involvement of 300 students with disability equated to up to $9.8 million in youth justice costs. About 3,000 kids…

DSC
Saturday 12th October, 2024

Inclusive education has become a hot topic over the last 12 months. Sara explores the disability education funding (a system so complex it makes the NDIS look simple), the role…

The Standard
Sunday 29th September, 2024

Playwright Kath Duncan was born with only half her left arm and half her right leg. “The other limbs are sort of there but they’re a bit wonky too –…

CYDA
Sunday 15th September, 2024

It’s important to know who you can turn to and how when you’re worried about your child’s education or safety at school. This new toolkit takes you through each step…

Association for Children with a Disability
Friday 13th September, 2024
Monday 7th October, 2024

The Premier is delivering a new Victorian Committee for Families of Children with Disability and we’re looking for up to 12 members to join. This is an opportunity for parents…

Early Childhood Intervention Australia Victoria/Tasmania
Thursday 30th May, 2024

ECIA VIC/TAS welcomes the budget’s investments to make schools and early learning more accessible for students with disabilities, to help families navigate the complex support system, and to provide support…

Guardian Australia
Tuesday 7th May, 2024

The education minister, Jason Clare, has said the next national agreement on school reform will be tied to improved outcomes for students with disabilities, amid a split with the states…

Guardian Australia
Saturday 4th May, 2024

This is not an easy fix, but our schools should be safe places where students grow and learn together.