Education programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

The National Indigenous Australians Agency provides expert policy leadership and advice on issues, initiatives and programs with the aim of improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education outcomes.

Multicultural disability services from the Ethnic Community Services Co-operative (ECSC)

The ESCS offers culturally and linguistically diverse people with disability support to access services.

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.

Yellow Ladybugs

Yellow Ladybugs has a range of inclusive and peer-led activities, educational and mental health resources to support autistic girls, their families and carers.

Raising Children Network

There are a range of online resources available to support parents and families of children with disability. These resources include a guide to disability, NDIS, family life, mental health and supports available to you.

Discover Micro Enterprise- Exploring Possibilities

Micro Enterprise Project (MEP) can support people with disability to start their own small business which is aligned with their own passion and skills.

Education video

This video includes Auslan, subtitles and a transcript.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Ben.

And I'm Claudia.

Today we'll be talking about the area of life that relates to education.

Tertiary education

When you finish high school, you could go on to do further studies or training. The Australian Government and other authorities provide strategies, services and support for young people with disability. They’ll help you to get the most out of your tertiary experiences.

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Tertiary education

Primary and high school

Once formal schooling starts, it is important for children with disability to be part of an inclusive community, contribute to classroom activities and build positive relationships.

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Primary and high school

Early childhood education

Young children with disability may experience early childhood education at home, at childcare centres, at pre-schools or at kindergartens. Early childhood education occurs the year before full-time schooling starts. Information and support may be available to help you make sure that your child with disability and/or developmental delay has a positive start to their education.

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Early childhood education

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