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The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) in 2025. The Standards are made under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and reviewed every 5 years. The Standards aim to ensure students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability.
Consultation on the review will open shortly.
The Terms of Reference for 2025 Review of the Standards will consider:
- Whether further action is needed to increase knowledge and support effective implementation of the Standards.
- Appropriate mechanisms to clarify the requirements around consultation, issues resolution and complaints handling in the Standards.
- Ensuring the Standards provide appropriate clarity about the responsibility of authorities and organisations involved in developing and accrediting curricula, training packages or courses to meet the needs of students with disability.
The Australian Government wants to hear from current and former students with disability, their families and carers, as well as educators and disability and education representative organisations.
When consultation opens, you will find information on this page about how to have your say. There will be a range of options and supporting materials to make sure everyone can participate in a way that works for them.