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Disappointing focus for Teachers Federation 'Time to Act' campaign

The focus of the ‘Time to Act’ campaign just launched by the NSW Teachers Federation is to increase resources to Schools for Specific Purposes (SSPs) and support units in mainstream schools.

Families Getting NDIS Ready

It’s here! The NDIS commences in Nepean Blue Mountains area from the 1st of September 2015. Make it work hard for your family member!

This Advocacy booklet provides tools and tips to assist in preparing for life transitions around a person with disability; querying policy positions; engaging with community organisations, government organization, services – even with family and friends – can all require advocacy.

Our Submissions

2023
Submission in response to the Proposals Paper on NDIS Participant Safeguarding
Submission in response to the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework Issues Paper
A joint submission from Disability Representative Organisations: A new Act to replace the Disability Services Act 1986.

"Al's Story" launched at Inclusive Education Parliamentary forum

Al's Story, a film documenting Al Graham's inclusive education journey from Kindergarten to Year 12 at Turramurra High School in NSW, was launched at NSW Parliament House on 23 October 2019.

One of the Kids - Castle Hill - Thursday 21 November 2019

Come along to learn about inclusive education, hear stories of success from a parent guest speaker and see how inclusion works in the regular classroom

Just give him the Whale

20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism

Culture is Inclusion

A narrative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability

Developing a Vision

Vision is the fundamental force that drives everything else in our lives. It gives us a focus for building upon the strengths and interests of our children. This three part article discusses the importance of building a vision for your child.

Media Release: NSW Department of Education's Disability Strategy Falls Short of the Mark

NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes has just released The Disability Strategy.