Assisted School Travel Program

If your child is living with disability and enrolled at school in NSW, they may be able to get assistance with travel through the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP).

Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme

If your child is unable to attend a local government school because of geographical isolation, disability or special needs, you may be eligible for help through the Assistance for Isolated Children scheme (AIC).

Students with disability

This support is delivered in partnership with the student, parents, carers and other professionals to help make reasonable adjustments for students with disability at the time of your child’s enrolment and during their education.

Transport assistance

If your child is an eligible rural student or student with special needs they may be able to access free transport assistance to travel to and from school on contracted school buses.

Special Education

The NT Government website has information about special education, support services, specialist schools and centres.

Special Education Resource Unit

If your child has a disability or learning difficulty, you can access specialised teaching and learning materials and services to help support their learning.

Special needs transport for students (SNT)

If your child is eligible, this service can help them get from home to the closest appropriate school setting and from school to home (or respite / after school care depending on availability).

NSW Centre for Effective Reading

This website provides evidence-based resources to help you support students with complex reading difficulties.

NSW Department of Education

The NSW Government website has information and services for families of children living with disability and additional needs. They can also provide you with early childhood support for students with disability.

Autism Hub

The Autism Hub can help you find information on services and resources to help support students with autism.

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