Making school buildings and equipment accessible

Inclusive education is about ensuring all students can fully participate, learn, develop and succeed in Victorian government schools. There’s a range of ways we support schools to make education more inclusive.

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Your child’s school can apply for funding to:

  • improve access to the school
  • provide specialised equipment and assistive technologies
  • create learning spaces that cater for individual needs.

Accessible Buildings Program

Schools can apply for funding for modifications that improve access through the Accessible Buildings Program.

Modifications may include:

  • ramps and handrails
  • toilet and shower modifications
  • modifications for vision or hearing impairments
  • work to improve access for individual students.

We'll only fund modifications if suitable facilities do not already exist. You can talk to the school about your child's needs.

Funding is limited and subject to eligibility criteria.

We'll prioritise your school’s request for funding if:

  • your child is new to the school
  • the school cannot cater for your child’s needs without modifications.

We ask that applications be made by August. This is so that works can be finished before the following school year.

Specialised equipment funding

Inclusive education supports all students to take part, learn and succeed at school. This includes making reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs.

New equipment and assistive technology may include:

  • adjustable furniture
  • mobility equipment
  • portable ramps
  • literacy aids
  • customised sporting equipment.

Equipment for students who are blind or have low vision is available through the Blind and Low Vision Technology Library. For more information, visit the Statewide Vision Resource Centre(opens in a new window).

Visit Equipment Boost for Schools for more on additional funding programs.

Inclusive Schools Fund

The Inclusive Schools Fund supported more than 420 projects to provide schools with new facilities, including:

  • outdoor sensory gardens and learning areas
  • specialist play and recreation equipment
  • more inclusive indoor learning spaces.

The Capital Works Fund replaced the Inclusive Schools Fund in 2024. It continues to support projects that promote inclusion for students. This fund is run by the Victorian School Building Authority.

Visit the Capital Works Fund website for further information.

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