South Australian Roadmap to Inclusive Education
From strong foundations to transformative change
The South Australia Roadmap to Inclusive Education sets out a bold, long-term vision for transforming education so that every child and young person with disability is welcomed, supported, and able to thrive in their local school.
Developed through extensive co-design and consultation with students with disability, families, caregivers, and educators, this state-based adaptation of the ACIE National Roadmap is grounded in lived experience, evidence, and human rights. It reflects what South Australians have told us matters most: belonging, safety, meaningful participation, and high-quality teaching for every learner.
Read the roadmap
The roadmap outlines three stages of reform from 2026 to 2040:
Foundations (2026–2029): Laying the groundwork for inclusion and belonging
Systems Transformation (2030–2034): Embedding inclusive practice into policies and models
Inclusive Excellence (2035–2040): Sustaining a thriving, inclusive education system
Across each stage, actions are organised around five interconnected focus areas:
Culture
Community and connection
Communication and collaboration
Capacity and confidence
Consistency and commitment
Together, these priorities provide a practical framework for making inclusive education a reality, strengthening workforce capability, improving accountability, and ensuring students with disability can access education on the same basis as their peers.
Looking for resources to get started?
We’ve developed practical, accessible tools to support students with disability, families, and educators to build inclusive school communities.
Resources for students
These resources were
co-designed with students with disability in South Australia.
Resources for families
These resources were
co-designed with parents and caregivers of students with
disability in South Australia.
Resources for educators
These resources were co-designed with teachers and educators in South Australia.