Specific information on intellectual disability
Understanding intellectual disability
What intellectual disability means for your child's education and where to find support and advice.
Getting assessed for intellectual disability
How learning needs and intellectual development is assessed by teachers and psychologists.
General information for children with additional needs
For everyone
Disability rights and responsibilities in schools
What the law says, your child's rights and education provider responsibilities.
Reasonable school adjustments for disability
Changes to the way your child is supported in their learning, the school environment and additional supports.
Working with education providers if your child has additional needs
Talking to teachers, support at meetings and making decisions about your child's education.
Starting school for children with additional needs
Planning for primary school, meeting with support groups and sharing information.
How you can support your child with additional needs at home
Working with education providers, homework and support for parents.
Early childhood
Support for children with additional needs in early childhood
Early intervention services, starting childcare and support at kindergarten.
Starting school for children with additional needs
Planning for primary school, meeting with support groups and sharing information.
Disability program support groups
Working with the kindergarten to support your child with additional needs
School age
Extra learning support for students with additional needs
Your child’s teacher and school have a range of tools and supports they can use to address your child’s learning needs.
Leaving school and career planning - students with disability
Find support and advice for students with disabilities when they’re planning to move from school to work or other options.
Disability Inclusion: increased support for students with disabilities
Information on the Disability Inclusion program, what it aims to deliver and the rollout plan.
Student support groups for children with additional needs
A student support group can help students with additional needs at school.
Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD)
There are many programs and resources available to help schools meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
The NDIS and schools
Applying for the NDIS and how it can affect your child at school.
Moving to secondary school for students with additional needs
Moving from primary school to secondary school can be both an exciting and stressful time for your child. With help from you and the school, your child can feel supported and prepared.
Inclusive education - Amani
Amani is a student at Newport Gardens Primary, where she is achieving her academic and social goals alongside her friends. Her teacher talks about how having Amani in class has benefited all her students.
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