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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 Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission promotes disability rights to build a more accessible and inclusive society. The Commission has a guide to the laws that protect all people from discrimination and information on access to justice for people with disability that you can access on their website. You can also make a human rights complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. The complaints process is free.
Australian Government – Support for parents and caregivers of children with disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) protects Australians from discrimination based on disability. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate on the ground of the person’s disability. This includes discrimination that occurs in the context of accessing and participating in children’s education and care services. All children’s education and care services (including family day care) must comply with the DDA.
The Department of Education has partnered with Children and Young People with Disability Australia to co-design resources that help parents and caregiver of children with disability to understand their rights under the DDA.
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.
No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
NILS offers people on low incomes, safe and affordable access to credit. The scheme provides up to $2000 for essential goods and services such as medical aids and equipment, car repairs and household items. Up to $5000 is available for vehicles such as second-hand cars and mobility scooters.
No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
NILS offers people on low incomes, safe and affordable access to credit. The scheme provides up to $2000 for essential goods and services such as car repairs and car registration. Up to $5000 is available to buy vehicles such as second-hand cars and mobility scooters.
Financial Independence Hub
The Financial Independence Hub is a free and confidential service supporting people who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident with money and plan for the future through one-on-one coaching, sharing information, tools or referrals.
Financial Capability Coaching
This free service helps you to achieve your financial goals by understanding your finances and planning for your future financial needs. A Financial Coach can support you through 1-on-1 discussion over the phone or in person.
FDV No Interest Loans
FDV No Interest Loans are up to $2000 to help women who have experienced family or domestic violence to be safe at home, move to safety or rebuild their lives. The loan can be used for relocation costs, car costs, security items and household items.