Disability Inclusion at Concord School

The photo above was taken during a Disability Inclusion Profile meeting at our Bundoora Campus last week. The meeting included the student, their parent, the classroom teacher, and the facilitators.

The student joined the meeting for a short time at the beginning, which is an important part of the process. To support this, we carefully prepare students beforehand, often using a social story and, where helpful, offering a visit to the meeting room prior to the meeting so they know what to expect and feel comfortable.

The photo captures a moment where the teacher and student were chatting about the student’s interests and aspirations. This “student voice” component typically takes place at the beginning of the meeting and is a valuable opportunity for everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the young person as an individual.

Having both the student and their parent involved was a meaningful part of the process, as it allowed us to talk about and celebrate the young person and their strengths together.

If your child requires a Disability Inclusion Profile meeting, you will be contacted by Stacey or myself. 

Please click here to go to the Department of Education website and watch a short video about Disability Inclusion.

Easy English resources about both the Disability Inclusion Profile (PDF) and the profile meeting itself (PDF) are available.

If you have any questions about Disability Inclusion, please feel free to phone the school at the Bundoora campus Monday-Friday and ask to speak to Rachael Macmillan, (Disability Inclusion Leader) or email at Rachael.Macmillan@education.vic.gov.au. Stacey Bilchouris is our Disability Inclusion Learning Specialist, and can be contacted by phone at the Bundoora Campus on Tuesdays and Fridays, or via email at Stacey.Bilchouris@education.vic.gov.au. 

The diagram below shows the six domains of the Disability Inclusion Profile and the levels of adjustments that are applied. 

Rachael Macmillan

Disability Inclusion Leader