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Disability and special needs
If your child has a disability, there are disability support services that can help with their learning.
Deaf Connect Ed
Deaf Connect Ed provide information for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, studying or just thinking about studying. They work with the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, with the aim of improving educational and employment pathways for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Early childhood education
Young children with disability may experience early childhood education at home, at childcare centres, at pre-schools or at kindergartens. Early childhood education occurs the year before full-time schooling starts. Information and support may be available to help you make sure that your child with disability and/or developmental delay has a positive start to their education.
Primary and high school
Once formal schooling starts, it is important for children with disability to be part of an inclusive community, contribute to classroom activities and build positive relationships.
Communication Rights Australia
If your child is unable to speak or make themselves heard, you may be able to access support or resources through Communication Rights Australia. You can download resources to help students and teachers and share the toolkit with your school or care centre.
Tertiary education
When you finish high school, you could go on to do further studies or training. The Australian Government and other authorities provide strategies, services and support for young people with disability. They’ll help you to get the most out of your tertiary experiences.
Children with special educational needs
The WA Government website can help you to find WA-specific information on education for children with special needs.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia
In Victoria, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is a community organisation that represents those aged from 0 to 25 with disability. The organisation links children, young people and their families to government and other stakeholders.
AllPlay Learn
If your child has a disability or developmental challenges AllPlay Learn can support you with information and resources for parents, children, teachers and the community.
National Disability Insurance Scheme – step-by-step early childhood intervention
If your child has a disability and is aged 0 to 6 you may be able to access the early childhood intervention (ECI) step-by-step early childhood intervention under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You can call the NDIS on 1800 800 110.