The Disability Standards for Education 2005 clarify the obligations of education and training providers, and seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability.
The Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) clarify the obligations of education and training providers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
The Guidance Notes provide additional explanation on how the Standards can be applied in practice.
Information products to help you understand your rights and obligations.
The Australian Government has supported the development of resources to help you understand your rights and obligations under the Standards. You can access these by clicking on the tiles below.
Reviewing the Disability Standards for Education 2005
The Standards are reviewed every five years to find out how they could be improved. For information on the latest review, see the 2020 Review page.
You can also find information on the 2015 Review and the 2010 Review.