Children with disability
Alternative labels
Children with disabilities
Disabled children
Young people with disabilities
Disabled teenagers
Disabled youth
Young people with disability
Youth with disability
Kids with disabilities
Teenagers with disabilities
Youth with disabilities
Report
Far less than they deserve: children with learning disabilities or autism living in mental health hospitals
This report shows how too many children are being admitted to secure hospitals unnecessarily – in some cases are spending months and years of their childhood in institutions when they should be in their community. It warns that the current system of support for those with learning disabilities or autism is letting down some of...
Journal article
Privileging the voices of twice-exceptional children: an exploration of lived experiences and stigma narratives
This study presents an exploration of the lived experiences of eight twice-exceptional children through their own voices. The study focuses attention on the omnipresent nature of stigma and the importance of cultivating awareness and understanding about twice-exceptionality to address the unique needs of these children.
Strategy
Disability strategy - a living document
This Disability Strategy sets out the NSW Education Department’s plan for providing children and young people with disability, their families and the broader community with an education system that meets their needs.
Report
Report on consultations with socially excluded children and young people
This report outlines 70 recommendations, which were raised in face-to-face consultations with almost 3,000 socially excluded children and young people. Across these recommendations, children spoke about wanting the chance to contribute their views when decisions are being made that affect them.
Report
Improving educational outcomes for children with a disability in Victoria
Victorian children with a disability continue to experience discrimination, exclusion and disadvantage in mainstream government schools, according to this report.