What additional funding support does your local public school receive for students with disability? “Public school funding is allocated to schools based on the learning needs of students and school characteristics”. For the most up to date information on funding,…
What to do when negotiating with your child’s school. First Principles Next stages of escalation *Governance/oversight system representatives will vary according to the school your child attends State government schools State Government Schools have a ‘ladder’ of levels of oversight…
This list of 12 tips was developed from DDWA’s experience supporting parents to advocate for their child in mainstream schools.
What is the best way to communicate my child’s needs? Find out from your child’s class teacher how and when they will communicate with you about your child’s needs and how they prefer the communication to occur. Some teachers rely…
My child doesn’t have a diagnosis, can I expect support in a mainstream class at my local school? The school’s learning support team will support the teacher to identify students needing additional support. Talk to your child’s class teacher, or…
What curriculum adjustments is my child entitled to under the Disability Standards for Education? All schools must enable students with disability to participate in courses or programs and to use the school facilities and services provided, on the same basis…
No. The rights of children with disability to attend their local public school is protected by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, which reflects Australia’s international law obligations under the Convention on the Rights of…
Students attending education support centres and schools in the metropolitan area can access the School Bus Service’s (SBS) to attend school regularly. The ‘Orange’ bus service is provided by the Public Transport Authority using contracted bus services. SBS is also…
Changing schools when things are not working out is an option some parents choose to explore. If you reach that point you can contact the appropriate office in the public, Catholic or Independent school systems: Regional Office Education Department: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/contact…
In the public school system, the government has provided funding for some specialist programs in both primary and secondary schools for students with autism. Children share programs with mainstream students as part of their education. Enrolment depends on where you…
Introduction Every child has the right to attend their local Government school, regardless of any disability they may have. Research has shown repeatedly that when children with disability are included in their local school community, they and their peers without disability…
