The NDIS plays an important role in supporting inclusive education for children with disabilities.¹ Here's how it works:

Support Coordinator from the NDIS

Key Principles:

• Inclusion:
  • The NDIS promotes the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream educational settings.²
• Individualized Support:
  • It provides tailored support to meet the unique needs of each child, enabling them to participate fully in their education.
• Collaboration:
  • Effective collaboration between families, educators, and NDIS providers is essential for successful inclusive education.

How the NDIS Supports Education:

• Assistive Technology:
  • The NDIS can fund assistive technology that helps children with disabilities access and participate in learning.³ This may include:
    • Communication devices.
    • Adaptive software.
    • Mobility aids.⁴
• Therapeutic Support:
  • The NDIS may fund therapies that support a child's educational goals, such as:
    • Speech therapy.⁵
    • Occupational therapy.⁶
    • Behavioral therapy.⁷
• Support Workers:
  • In some cases, the NDIS may fund support workers to assist children with disabilities in the classroom.⁸
• Transition Support:
  • The NDIS provides support to help children transition between educational stages, such as from primary to secondary school.⁹
• Capacity Building:
  • The NDIS can fund supports that help to build a childs capacity, so that they can be more independent within the school environment.¹⁰

Important Considerations:

• Responsibilities:
  • It's important to understand that schools have their own responsibilities to provide reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.¹¹ The NDIS works alongside, not instead of, these responsibilities.
• NDIS Planning:
  • Educational goals and support needs should be included in the NDIS plan.
• Collaboration:
  • Open communication and collaboration between families, schools, and NDIS providers are essential.

Where to Find More Information:

• NDIS Website:
  • The official NDIS website provides detailed information on education supports.¹²
• Education Departments:
  • State and territory education departments provide information on inclusive education policies and practices.

The NDIS aims to empower children with disabilities to achieve their full potential in education and beyond.¹³

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NDIS Service Providers in Perth, Australia

NDIS Support Coordination Team

Support Coordinator from the NDIS

WESTERN AUSTRALIA SIL NDIS FACILITIES