Attending school with disability
If your child with disability attends a government school, they can access school support services through the below programs.
For non-government schools, contact your school office directly for advice and support.
SWIPS delivers services to schools to support students who may need additional support with their:
- disability
- behaviour
- wellbeing.
SWIPS services include:
- professional learning for educators
- consultation and advice
- delivery of targeted programs.
Contact your school if your child needs support with their wellbeing or inclusion. The school can make a referral to the SWIPS team.
Read more about SWIPS.
Students with Additional Needs (SWAN) need extra or specific support to participate in learning like their peers.
Students’ educational and adjustment needs are considered in consultation with parents/caregivers. This includes:
- identifying needs
- personalised learning plans
- tiered levels of support strategies.
Read more about SWAN.