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Understanding inclusive education
For links about what inclusion is, why it matters, principles, evidence, policy, and foundational knowledge.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
Australian Government
AUS
Website
The NCCD is an annual collection that helps schools and governments understand and support students with disability.
Disability Standards for Education - Information for Educators
Australian Government
AUS
Article
Outlines educators’ responsibilities to ensure students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as others.
A welcoming school culture for students with disability
Student Wellbeing Hub
AUS
Video
This short video highlights the importance of students with disability playing an active role in the life of a school.
Supporting Students with Disability
AISTSL
AUS
Article
AITSL supports inclusive teaching by promoting professional standards that help teachers meet the diverse needs of students with disability.
Disability Discrimination Act Resources
ACECQA
AUS
Toolkit
ACECQA is the independent national authority that assists governments in administering the National Quality Framework (NQF) for children’s education and care.
Inclusion Agency
Gowrie SA
SA
Organisation
Supports Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) educators to provide inclusive practice for children of all abilities.
Inclusive practices and classroom strategies
For practical resources: planning, pedagogy, differentiation, adjustments, Universal Design for Learning, behaviour support, collaboration with support staff, etc.
Inclusion Together
NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency
AUS
This resource supports ECEC services, families and carers, and ECI professionals to work together to support children’s inclusion.
Starting the conversation with families about children with developmental concerns
Australian Government
AUS
Article
Resource to support early childhood educators to start conversations with families and carers about children with developmental concerns.
Planning for Personalised Learning and Support
Australian Government NCCD
AUS
Article
Resource to provide guidance around personalised learning and support for students with disability.
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disability
Australian Curriculum
AUS
Article
Teachers must provide students with disability the same learning opportunities and choices as their peers. The Australian Curriculum supports this through a flexible framework that meets the needs of all learners.
Reasonable Adjustments - Disability Specific
ADCET
AUS
Article
A resource explaining reasonable adjustments from ADCET – a national organisation supporting the improvement of the educational experiences and to the successful outcomes for students with disability in post-secondary education.
Inclusive Teaching Toolkit for Educators
UNSW
AUS
Toolkit
A practical toolkit to support inclusive learning for neurodivergent students, developed with UNSW students and staff and grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Diversity and Inclusion - Guidance for Educators
South Australian Government
SA
Toolkit
Guidance for using the bullying prevention video to promote respect and inclusion in the classroom.
Spotlight - Inclusive Education
AISTSL
AUS
Toolkit
Resource to support teachers unpack strategies for personalised learning and support, and building a culture of inclusion.
Inclusive School Practices Toolkit
Purple Orange
SA
Toolkit
Practical tools co-designed to help schools, students, and families foster inclusive education.
Toolkit for Educators
All Means All
AUS
Toolkit
A tool kit that helps educators create inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning for every student.
Inclusion Resources
Early Childhood Australia
AUS
Toolkit
Resources to help early childhood educators support the inclusion and wellbeing of all children.
inclusionED
Autism CRC - inclusionED
AUS
Toolkit
A professional learning platform offering evidence-based tools to support inclusive schools and diverse learners.
Inclusive Teaching Toolkit
Deakin University
AUS
Toolkit
Ready-to-use resources and strategies to support inclusive teaching at a tertiary level.
Inclusion Educators Australia
Inclusive Educators Australia
AUS
Organisation
Inclusive Educators Australia (IEA) represents and supports education professionals committed to advancing inclusive practices in Australian early learning centres and schools.
All Play Learn
AUS
Organisation
Provides practical, evidence-based resources and courses to support inclusive education for children with disability.
Professional Learning for Teachers and Educators
Positive Partnerships
AUS
Toolkit
Helps educators create autism-friendly, inclusive schools where all students can thrive.
Auspeld
AUS
Organisation
Auspeld provides evidence-informed advice, direction and support to families, teachers, schools and specialists wishing to gain an insight into how children and adults learn best.
Practical Guidance for Learners with Additional Needs
South Australian Government
SA
Toolkit
A collection of online practice guides for educators. The practice guidance will help educators in schools and preschools support learners to participate in education in the same way as their peers.
Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School & Services
SA
Organisation
Department for Education support service for students with sensory impairment and additional disabilities. Specialist teachers support schools to provide these students with best practice education and learning opportunities.
SA School & Services for Vision Impaired
SA
Organisation
Department for Education support service for students with vision impairment. Specialist teachers support schools to provide these students with best practice education and learning opportunities.
Student Support Services
South Australian Government
SA
Article
Department for Education Student Support Service works with preschools and schools where there are children and young people who have particular educational support needs.
Student Wellbeing Hub - Educators
AUS
Website
Discover wellbeing resources and teaching strategies for primary and secondary, plus free courses. The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework and the School Wellbeing Check can enhance wellbeing and learning for everyone in your school community.
Education Toolkit
Down Syndrome Australia
SA
Toolkit
Resources for teachers and educators, promoting a better understanding of inclusive education and supports for students with Down Syndrome
Teacher wellbeing & professional support
For mental health, workload support, managing complex needs, communities of practice, coaching, and professional learning links.
MentorEd SA
Educators SA
SA
Article
Tools and guidance to help educators improve practice, set goals, and support student learning through structured coaching.
Wellbeing
Teacher Magazine
AUS
Website
Wellbeing articles and resources for teachers, covering mental health, stress, worklife balance, healthy habits, and supportive practices for school communities.
Coaching Resources
AISTSL
AUS
Toolkit
This mentoring platform has been designed for educators who are wanting to take that next step to challenge themselves, amplify their capabilities, and reach their potential through mentoring.
Educator Wellbeing
Be You Beyond Blue
AUS
Website
Support, tools, and strategies to help teachers maintain their health, resilience, and worklife balance.
Guiding Principles for Teachers and School Staff Wellbeing
AIS ACT
AUS
Toolkit
A set of key principles designed to help school leaders and staff create supportive, healthy work environments that value wellbeing, encourage staff voice, promote connection, and integrate wellbeing into everyday school culture and policies.
Principal and Teacher Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing Hub
AUS
Toolkit
Focused support and resources to help school leaders and teachers maintain wellbeing, resilience, and a positive workplace culture.
Tips for Teacher Wellbeing
Reachout
AUS
Article
Practical strategies to help teachers manage stress, maintain balance, and stay healthy and effective at work.