Learning Diversity News

By Ginelle Polanske - Learning Diversity Leader

All students supported by the Learning Diversity and Wellbeing departments are moderated and considered for inclusion in the NCCD based on their disability, needs and adjustments made to help them find success at school.

NCCD and supporting students with disability

The NCCD is an annual collection of information about Australian school students who are receiving adjustments due to disability. The NCCD enables schools, education authorities and governments to better understand the needs of students with disability and how they can be best supported at school.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards), Australian students with disability must be able to access and participate in education on the same basis as their peers. To ensure this, students with disability may receive adjustments to access education, based on the professional judgement of teachers, in consultation with the student and/or their parents, guardians or carers.