Making school work

Educational advocacy & rights

We recognise that sometimes, even with the best mindset and investigation, it still might be a challenging process to find a school that best meets your child’s individual needs.

There are some valuable sources for information and educational advocacy in case families need extra support and counsel.

Children and Young People With Disability Australia

CDA

Educational rights for
children with disability

Raising Children Network

Your rights if your child is denied a school placement

The Conversation

Inclusion Toolkit for Parents

All Means All

Bullying

Bullying can have a horrible effect on its victims, and children and teens with special needs are at particular risk of being targeted.

Below are some valuable resources that can be leveraged by parents/carers, teachers, and young people themselves to help prevent and address bullying.

We appreciate that links alone cannot solve this crisis. It requires the commitment from families, communities, and schools — especially our schools — to insist upon a “No Tolerance” policy toward bullying while promoting an environment that is understanding and accepting of differences.

Supporting diverse learners

Creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students is integral to learning. The educational needs and way of learning for students on the autism spectrum are often different to their neurotypical peers. It’s therefore vital that teachers adapt teaching practices, learning environments and programs to help support autistic students achieve their best outcome.

Below are some evidence-based resources for both parents and educators to help support those needs.