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Australian Government – support for students with disability and their parents and caregivers
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarify the obligations of education and training providers and seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help students to understand their rights under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, and to work with their education provider to make reasonable adjustments which help them learn and participate on the same basis as their peers.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.
AEDC Strength-Based Parenting Program
The AEDC Strength-Based Parenting Program is an interactive 30-minute online training program to support parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
Autism support
The Queensland Government provides support for students with Autism and their families, as well as for teachers working with students with Autism.
Autism Spectrum Australia
If you are a parent, carer or educator of school-aged children on the autism spectrum you can access workshops and information sessions through Positive Partnerships.
Autism Hub
The Autism Hub can help you find information on services and resources to help support students with autism.
Going to school
Information to support you with choosing a school and enrolling, support at school, school transport assistance program and tips for the holidays.
Autism Connect - National autism helpline
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing information to support autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission outlines the barriers and obstacles that children with disability can face in education and what your rights are.
Australian Alliance for Inclusive Education
The Australian Alliance can support you with resources and training across a wide range of issues, including how families can help to build an inclusive school.