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).
OnLine Training
The Department of Education offers a range of free OnLine Training courses for all school based staff across NT Government, Catholic and Independent Schools. The courses are suitable for those who work in schools and specialist settings, such as teachers, learning and support teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders.
Preparing for tertiary studies or work
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training The NDIS pre-planning toolkit can help you get ready for Higher Education or Vocational Educational and Training studies. You can access resources for students with disability through the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET).
Professional learning
Professional learning is available for teachers, such as implementing classroom adjustments and upholding obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Standards for Education.
NDIS – support to attend school
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can support your child with daily school activities, including transport, eating and moving around. You can access equipment like a wheelchair or assistive technology, such as hearing aids.
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.
Raising children with disability
The website RaisingChildren.net.au explains how the law protects the rights of children and young people and your child’s rights to quality education and equal opportunities.
Autism Hub
The Autism Hub can help you find information on services and resources to help support students with autism.