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Digital Help

Recently the digital divide became more apparent than ever. During COVID-19 restrictions, the guidelines requiring people to stay at home meant that undertakin…

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Disability and additional learning needs - tips for a smooth transition

For a child with disability and additional learning needs, it is advisable for parents and carers to meet with their school principal and the school’s learning…

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Disability Royal Commission explores barriers to education

The Disability Royal Commission is exploring barriers to education for students with disability in a public hearing.

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First hearing of Royal Commission focuses on education

The First Hearing of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) commenced this…

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Importance of Inclusive Education

Every child and young person in Australia has the right to access an inclusive education setting, and to be welcomed and valued. This means that students with…

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Learn Mental Health First Aid

Did you know you can learn first aid skills to support people with mental health problems? These courses can help you make a real difference to your community…

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Learning Auslan

Auslan is the main form of communication for deaf people residing in Australia. With upwards of 20,000 people using Auslan as their primary form of communicati…

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Making Book Week inclusive - a List of Ideas

It's Book Week across Australia soon, August 21 - 27th 2021, and we take a look at books that include children with a disability plus tips on making the…

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MS Readathon

I am unashamedly an avid reader. My son is not. He is very reward-driven though. I hadn't heard of the MS readathon for years, and in an attempt to get him to…

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Online book clubs

In this socially disconnected time, the rise of the online book club is not a surprise. Having a common theme, or book to talk about gives us something to "con…

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School from home – making it work for kids with disability

COVID-19 has changed the education landscape in Australia. Lockdowns, School Closures, restrictions, all impact our children's education, and daily changes tak…

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Screen time for kids with disability.

Remote learning, learning from home, school-at-home, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and general adaptions to learning during COVID-19. How much screen time is to…

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Sensory toys to make at home

Sensory play can be calming, mindful and often has the benefit of helping fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills, depending on the exercise. Here a…

Teenage boy with down syndrome taking music lessons over the internet. He sits with music in his lap, is holding his instrument and is watching his teacher on a device

Staying Safe Online - The eSafety Commission

Reports of cyberbullying and digital domestic abuse and their effects appear in the media on an all too regular basis. Bullying may range from minor to the ext…

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Supporting Diverse Learners

Inclusion is a human right. Inclusion in Education is a human right and a legal entitlement (Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act) and is a core componen…

What next? Post School Options for Young People with Disability

Most school leavers with disability will go directly to employment, vocational education and training, or higher education. The various options can be confusin…

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Why schools desperately need a royal commission into the abuse of disabled people

On Monday, the federal parliament agreed on a motion to support a royal commission into the abuse of disabled people. This is a good thing, but we still need a…