Inclusive Education Resources
Education Queensland
The Inclusive Education Policy applies department-wide including all state schools and educational settings.
On Page 4 – it outlines all of the national and state based legislation which protects the rights of Queenslanders.
On Page 5 – it outlines all other resources to guide inclusive education, this is a very long list so check out what is relevant to you.
Queensland Collective for Inclusive Education (QCIE)
QCIE is a state-wide network of families committed to inclusive education.
Check out their vision on their website and be sure to connect with the incredible peer network.
Inclusion Support Queensland
Inclusion Support QLD has a network of Inclusion Professionals who provide tailored support to eligible early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Queensland, to create solutions that address barriers to inclusion. They also have a Specialist Equipment Library and may be able to provide funding for an additional educator. Check out their information for families.
You can share this organisation with your early childhood provider to make sure your child/children are getting all the support they need.
They also have this great page of information and links on inclusion in the early years.
Young Peoples Program at QAI
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) has a program that provides individual advocacy for children and young people with disability to support them to uphold their rights, interests and increase control over their lives.
Their advocates help children and young people (from birth to 18 years) with disability in Queensland who are:
navigating systems including education, child safety, NDIS, justice, health
experiencing discrimination, conflict, and unfair treatment
seeking community inclusion, participation, and access
Their help is free of charge.
Community Resource Unit (CRU)
CRU's Families for Inclusive Education (FFIE) project is in its third year of funding by the Department of Education. The project’s aim is to build the capacity of families to advocate for, nurture, and sustain their child’s successful participation in inclusive education.
Useful fact sheets from CRU
What is Inclusive Education?
Inclusive education means that all students attend and are welcomed by their neighbourhood schools in age appropriate, regular classes. Students are supported to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of the life of the school.
Peer Support for Families
Any child’s school journey usually includes easy and hard years, but pursuing inclusive education commonly involves some extra challenges. In the tough times, advocating for inclusion for your child can feel isolating and difficult to navigate. When families band together to support each other, they find it easier to stay on the inclusive path and to positively influence their child’s experience of education.
What to look for – Inclusive indicators
Ideally you will receive a warm welcome from the moment of first contact with a school, but don’t be put off by a lukewarm first response. It is not uncommon for teachers and school leaders to be hesitant about the enrolment of a student with significant disability. Learn what indicators to look for that may signal an inclusive culture.
What is Inclusive Education for children with disability?
Inclusive education means all children go to their local school together. They learn and grow up together. Children with disability and children with no disability are in the same class and they learn together.
Inclusive Education - the early years
This fact sheet is designed to share information and ideas that have helped other Queensland families when their child with disability is transitioning into Prep, to help support your choice and your vision for inclusive education.
Inclusive Education - transition to secondary school
Supporting your child with disability for inclusion success in their secondary school. The secondary school years are an exciting time for students – a time of significant growth exploring new subjects, making new friends, and discovering their unique strengths and interests. This fact sheet is designed to help parents consider how they can support their child to make a positive start and a successful transition from primary to secondary school.