Students with disability
Alternative labels
Disability inclusive education
Blog post
Students in Year 10 are set to choose senior subjects. Those with disability miss out. Why?
This blog post describes the challenges and complexities faced by students with disability when selecting subjects for Year 11 and 12. It argues that for Australia to realise its aspirations of excellence and equity, schools and universities must become genuinely inclusive and that a prosperous future for Australia hinges on its collective commitment to advocate...
Journal article
Experiences and challenges of students with disability in Australian universities
This scoping review examines the most recent studies investigating the experiences and challenges of students with disability in Australian universities. The review identifies and summarises five themes: disclosure of disability, student experiences with disability support services, student experiences with academic staff, reasonable adjustments and the physical environment. It finds compliance with the mandates of disability...
Guide
Sex education for students with intellectual disability and on the autism spectrum
A comprehensive resource designed to support effective sex education delivery. The guide incorporates evidence-based practices specifically developed for students with intellectual disability and on the autism spectrum. It features ready-to-use lesson plans covering essential topics from relationships and consent to sexual health and personal safety.
Journal article
Anatomy of policy failure? Implications of the Australian Disability Royal Commission Inquiry for inclusive education
This article contends that the Disability Royal Commission Inquiry into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is unlikely to reshape Australia’s education policy or address systemic human rights violations affecting children and young people with disability. Using policy analysis, it identifies a shift away from young people’s voices and raises broader concerns...
Report
Disability inclusion policy mapping report
This report presents a global overview of disability inclusion policies and practices in higher education, highlighting current approaches across research, teaching and campus environments. It offers actionable, scalable recommendations to help universities strengthen disability inclusion and align with broader policy goals for equity and accessibility.