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The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) defines disability broadly as:

For a student to be included in the NCCD, the school must have documented (physical or digital) evidence of adjustments provided to meet ongoing, long-term specific needs associated with disability that have a functio...

The NCCD counts all school students where:...

The NCCD model describes how to undertake the NCCD. The model provides a systematic process that enables schools across Australia to count, in a consistent manner, the number of students with disability receiving adju...

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Consultation is a discussion held between multiple parties with the aim of sharing knowledge and opinions before making a decision....

Adjustments support student learning and are developed in consultation with the student or their parent, guardian or carer. Teachers make adjustments all the time. Some adjustments assist all students to learn, whethe...

The NCCD model relies on the professional judgement of teachers and administrators to determine which students to include in the NCCD....

This resource aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 among parents, guardians and carers, families and wider communities throughout Australia. ...

Chair: the person holding the position of authority in a meeting (also known as a chairperson)...