How do I let my child’s teacher know about their interests and stressors?
All about me – books One idea is to create an All About Me book with or for your child and share this with your child’s teacher. An All About Me book should include all the most important, relevant information…
Behaviour Support Plans, Management Plans & Supports
What is the difference between a Behaviour Support Plan and an Individual Education Plan? A behaviour support plan is written by a behaviour practitioner and is to be implemented across all settings, including home and other environments. A behaviour support…
Communicating with your school
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…
Funding support at your local school
What additional funding support does your local public school receive for students with disability? For each eligible student with disability, your local school can apply for the Individual Disability Allocation (IDA). Before the school can receive funding, they need to…
Additional support at your local school
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…
Individualised Planning- Curriculum Adjustments
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…
Supporting people with disability with COVID-19 at home
A short video series about how to best support those with disability in the event that they contract the COVID-19 virus.
Can my local public school say they cannot accommodate my child’s needs and decline enrolment?
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…
Can my child go on the special school bus service?
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…
What are my options if the current school isn’t working out for my child and we have tried everything we can to make it work?
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…
Can I access specialist programs for my child with autism?
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…
How do I choose the right school for my child ?
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…