Disability rights for young people

In Queensland, Queensland Collective for Inclusive Education argue for inclusive education and can support you to achieve you and/or your child’s human rights.

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.

Australian Government – Transition to Work program

If you are a young person aged 15 to 24, you can gain skills and support through the Transition to Work program. The program can help you become an apprentice or trainee and link you to potential employers.

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).

Association for children with a disability

The Association for children with a disability provides a support line, workshops, information and resources to assist children with a disability and their families with early intervention and access to schools.

Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) has information and resources that you can access about university, TAFE and other registered training organisations.

Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training

Universities and other educational institutions must help you if you're a student with disability. A law known as the Disability Standards for Education 2005 protects you. This law is part of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Australian Government - The National Careers Institute’s Your Career website

If you are looking for your first job, a change in career or a return to the workforce, the National Careers Institute’s Your Career website provides clear and simple careers information to help you manage your career, no matter your age or circumstance.

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.

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