About special education and disability

This page has information about special education and disability in the Northern Territory (NT), support services and specialist schools and centres.

Students with a disability in the NT have a right to access a full and inclusive curriculum that meets individual needs.

The Department of Education provides services to all students in NT government schools, and provides assistance in some areas to non-government schools.

Support services

If your child has a disability, you can access support services including specialist education advisors, specialised equipment and resources.

The range of support services available cover all of the following:

• autism spectrum services
• counselling
• inclusion
• early childhood intervention
• hearing
• psychology
• transition from school
• vision.

For more information on education standards and support for students with a disability, go to the Australian Government's Department of Education, Skills and Employment website.

Specialist education settings

Your child may be accommodated in a:

• mainstream school
• specialist program eg. hearing units and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) programs
• specialist centre attached to a mainstream school
• specialist school and centres.

Read more about enrolling students with disability.

Information for teachers

For more information, go to the Department of Education website.