End segregation in NSW schools

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TELL THE PREMIER: END SEGREGATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY IN NSW SCHOOLS

Thousands of children in NSW schools continue to be segregated from the general school population despite the human rights breach and the overwhelming evidence that supports inclusive education. 

Students with disability are being subjected to a heightened risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation, low expectations and a pathway that sets children up for a life of social isolation from the general community.

Despite the efforts of many to work with the NSW government to embrace transformational change that ends the segregation of students with disability, there remains no ...

TELL THE PREMIER: END SEGREGATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY IN NSW SCHOOLS

Thousands of children in NSW schools continue to be segregated from the general school population despite the human rights breach and the overwhelming evidence that supports inclusive education. 

Students with disability are being subjected to a heightened risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation, low expectations and a pathway that sets children up for a life of social isolation from the general community.

Despite the efforts of many to work with the NSW government to embrace transformational change that ends the segregation of students with disability, there remains no commitment from the government to create a roadmap for change that works towards removal of these harmful practices.

To add insult to injury for many people with disability, the Department of Education released a video highlighting the benefits of segregation in recognition of the International Day of People with Disability 2020 (IDPWD). The release of the video “Jorden’s story: Penrith Valley School” to support the awareness of IDPWD is a blatant slap in the face to the intention of this day and to many students with disability across NSW. The video in question can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlWSRlmv3ds 

This arrogance and hypocrisy by our government needs to stop now. We need a commitment from the Government! Have your voice heard directly by the NSW Premier.

Inclusive Education is a fundamental human right and a legal obligation; however, the NSW Department of Education continues to treat it as a privilege for the lucky few. The continued support of the segregation of children with disability within our education system is at the heart of the attitudinal barriers that the International Day of People with Disability is trying to counteract.

We need you to email NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian using the form on this page and ask her to commit to the following:

  • That the NSW Department of Education’s inclusive education policy adopts the definition of inclusion as per General Comment 4 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). 
  • That the NSW government work with stakeholder groups to co-design a roadmap for change that ends the practice of segregation in NSW schools and progressively moves towards realising inclusive education. 
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End segregation for students with disability in NSW schools

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