A range of supports are available to meet the needs of students with disability.
Schools are required to put in place reasonable adjustments to ensure all students with disability can participate in all learning activities.
For some students with disability, extra funding for schools is available.
Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) and Disability Inclusion
The Victorian Government has announced a new way of funding students with disability called Disability Inclusion. It is replacing the Program for Students for Disabilities (PSD).
What the changes mean for your child
If your child already receives PSD funding they will continue to receive this until their school transitions to Disability Inclusion. Once their school transitions to Disability Inclusion the school will contact you to start the process.
From 2025, all new applications will be through Disability Inclusion.
Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD)
The Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) gives government schools extra funding to help support students with disability and complex medical needs.
How funding can be used
There are six levels of funding. Funding can be used to pay for:
- Teaching staff
- Specialist staff (therapist or Special Needs Coordinator)
- Professional development for teachers
- Education support staff
The Principal decides how funding will be spent in consultation with the Student Support Group.
Useful links
Program for Students with Disabilities guidelines and Educational Needs Questionnaire
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