Diversity and Accessibility
Raising awareness and embracing diversity and accessibility to help make Australian education more inclusive. News, views and events that aim to educate and inform schools, teachers, students, principals and educational support staff on the importance of diversity, accessibility and inclusive education and learning resources for every Australian student.
Disability Discrimination Commissioner urges Queensland Government to scrap plans to build more segregated schools
Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner is calling on the Queensland Government to honour a commitment made by governments across Australia to...
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Australian-first online course equips schools to better support deaf students
Deaf Children Australia has launched a free online course designed to help rural and regional school communities better support their...
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A global first: Aspect’s ground-breaking program for autism-specific education
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) has adapted a mainstream learning framework to suit an autism-specific environment, explains National Director Maryanne Gosling,...
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Report reveals diversity and sacrifice behind record growth in Independent schools
A new report released by Independent Schools Australia (ISA) reveals a substantial and ongoing shift towards Independent schools, driven by...
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Inclusive STEAM education project wins major design award
A Monash University project aimed at helping people with disabilities engage in STEAM education has received recognition in Australia’s peak...
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Sydney students to have access to co-ed public high schools from 2025
The NSW Government is ensuring every family has the option of choosing a co-ed public high school, with thousands of...
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