Evelyn’s story
Evelyn is in Year 7 at a metropolitan secondary school. Evelyn moved from a small country town at the start of Year 7, as there was no local secondary school. ...
Hassan’s story
Hassan is 10 years old and recently arrived in Australia as a refugee from the Middle East. After experiencing years of conflict and the conditions in a refugee camp, there is a high risk of clinical depression and/or...
Frank’s story
Frank is a 15-year-old boy with a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy who has attended the same secondary school since the start of Year 8....
Oscar's story
Oscar is a 5-year-old boy who is in Year 1 at a rural primary school....
Harley’s story
Harley is a 6-year-old boy in Year 1 in a regional school in a large farming district. He has a diagnosed genetic condition known as Prader-Willi syndrome, which affects many parts of the body and often has associated...
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, schools have an obligation to ensure that students with disability are able to access and participate in school on the same...
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When is a student eligible to be included?
The NCCD counts all school students where:...
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In the course of the NCCD, schools collect data about students with disability who are receiving adjustments. It is highly recommended that schools, sectors and/or jurisdictions develop protocols and processes for:...
NCCD Guidelines
The NCCD guidelines are published annually. They provide comprehensive information about the NCCD. The 2023 NCCD Quick Guide provides the essential information you need to know in an abbreviated version...
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A partnership approach aims to give students with disability the best chance to achieve their potential....