Students with disability
Alternative labels
Disability inclusive education
Survey Report
Disillusion and delay: CYDA’s survey of the learning experiences of children and young people with disability in 2024
This report summarises the findings of two surveys of nearly 400 children and young people with disability, and parents or caregivers, conducted in 2024 and 2025 as they navigated Australia’s education system. The report is a call to action, outlining key areas of concern and priority for children and young people with disability.
Guide
Top 10 tips: supporting secondary students with disability to think about work
This guide provides tips to help support students with disability to think about the transition from school to work.
Evaluation
Inclusive Pathways to Employment pilot: final evaluation report
The Inclusive Pathway to Employment (IPE) pilot trialled ways mainstream youth employment services can support young people with disability to pursue their interests, aspirations and goals. The evaluation found the IPE pilot provided early integrated transition support that offers a cohesive, aspiration-focused and inclusive service across systems for young people with disability. It identified four...
Discussion paper
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 review
A review to consider the options to implement the 15 recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission to modernise the Disability Discrimination Act and further changes to improve the experiences of people with disability. This issues paper outlines the changes being considered across seven topics including prevention of discrimination, inclusion in education and employment, and improving...
Guide
Guidelines for the optimal deployment of teaching assistants in Australian classrooms
When strategically deployed, research shows teaching assistants' contributions can significantly enhance student progress and achievement. These guidelines aim to help schools maximise the impact of teaching assistant. The guidelines provide practical, evidence-informed advice and include seven key strategies for schools to use to maximise the effectiveness of their teaching assistants.