Help us share these resources for students with disability and their parents and caregivers on the Disability Standards for Education 2005. Find text and images below to use across your channels.
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Who should use this kit
This kit is for:
- students with disability and their parents, guardians or caregivers
- state and territory education departments and non-government education providers
- educational institutions such as preschools, schools, Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers, universities and adult and community education services
- education and disability peak bodies.
Terms of Use
Images and pre-approved text has been provided by the Australian Government Department of Education (the department).
The images and text provided are to remain consistent to ensure brand recognition is upheld as outlined in the Australian Government Branding and Design Guidelines. Images and text are not to be manipulated or changed in any way.
The images and text provided are to be used for advertisement purposes only. Any changes or modifications to the images and text will need to be approved by the department.
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Social post #1 general promotion of resources
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New resources are available that provide practical information about the rights of students with disability and the obligations of education providers under the Disability Standards for Education 2005. Visit www.education.gov.au/students-with-disability-resources
Social post #2 rights of children with disability in ECEC services
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All children with disability in Australia are protected by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). Your child is covered by the DDA when they go to any ECEC service. This includes long day care centres, family day care services, kindergartens and preschools.
To learn more about your child’s rights in ECEC services and how you can advocate for your child, view the resource www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005/resources/advocating-your-child
Social post #3 Australia’s disability discrimination laws
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Students with disability in Australia are protected by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE).
The DDA protects people from being discriminated against because of their disability. The DSE explain the rights of students with disability and what education providers must do to support and protect students with disability.
To learn more about the DDA and DSE, view the resource: www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005/students/english/explaining
Social post #4 education rights as a student with disability
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Students with disability have the right to join in all parts of education. You have the same right as students without disability to:
- apply to enrol or be admitted to an educational institution
- take part in a course or program
- take part in learning experiences
- use support services, including specialised support services.
To learn more about your education rights, view the resources at: www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005/information-resources-students-disability-and-their-caregivers
Social post #5 education providers complying with the Disability Standards for Education
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If you’re a student with disability, your education provider must:
- Consult with you. They should meet with you to discuss what changes they need to make to help you join in and learn. They may also meet with your parent, caregiver, or associate.
- Make reasonable adjustments. These are changes so you can join in with your peers.
- Put steps in place to prevent you from being mistreated.
To learn more about what education providers must do, view the resources at: www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005/information-resources-students-disability-and-their-caregivers
Social post #6 reasonable adjustments and how they support children with disability
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In the Disability Standards for Education 2005, an adjustment is a change or accommodation.
These are actions that support students with disability to take part in education in a similar way to their peers. They can be people, materials, or changes in how things are done.
To learn more about reasonable adjustments, view the resources at: www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005/information-resources-students-disability-and-their-caregivers
Social post #7 Protection under the Disability Standards for Education
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The DSE protect any student with disability.
Disability is a broad term that covers a range of situations and conditions. Disability can be visible or non-visible. Some people are born with disability; others may get a disability during their lives.
To find out more about the DSE, view the resources at Disability Standards for Education 2005: www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005/information-resources-students-disability-and-their-caregivers
Include in your newsletter
General promotion of resources
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The Australian Government Department of Education has released new resources for students with disability and their parents and caregivers. The resources provide practical information about the rights of students with disability and the obligations of education providers under the Disability Standards for Education 2005. The resources were co-designed by people with disability, with help from Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA).
Find out more at: www.education.gov.au/students-with-disability-resources
Download printable material
Poster #1 Consulting with education providers
Education providers must make adjustments (changes) that help students with disability to join in.
Download the printable poster which can be used in the classroom or in the workplace.
Poster #2 Who has to follow the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE)?
All education providers have to follow the DSE. Education providers are people and places that provide education or training.
Poster #3 What are reasonable adjustments?
Reasonable adjustments are actions that support students with disability to take part in education in a similar way to their peers.