Are you aware of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 or the Disability Standards for Education 2005?
These two pieces of Commonwealth legislation outline legal obligations to enable inclusion at your school and in your classroom.
This introductory practice presents these two pieces of legislation and will assist you to understand:
- educators obligations
- how direct and indirect discrimination may operate within schools
- harassment and victimisation
The content in this practice has been developed by Professor Elizabeth Dickson, an expert in education law.
The content presented in this practice is provided for information only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Understanding the Disability Standards I
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel supported
- be included
The Disability Standards for Education II: Making reasonable adjustments
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel included
- be supported