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Private assessments cost $1,500-$3,000+ in Australia. Here are the low-cost pathways most parents never hear about — university clinics, Medicare rebates, and school-based options.
Should you piece together free government resources yourself or use a structured assessment navigation guide? A honest comparison of both approaches for Australian parents.
Compare using a disability assessment navigation guide versus hiring a private educational advocate in Australia. Cost, scope, and when each option makes sense.
Finding disability assessment options outside metro areas is harder. Here's the best guide for rural Australian parents navigating school assessments with limited local services.
How to make a disability discrimination complaint in Australia — lodging an AHRC complaint about a school, the conciliation process, and what to expect.
If an Australian school won't assess your child for learning difficulties or disability, you have legal options. Here's how to request assessment and escalate when refused.
Private psychoeducational assessments cost $1,500-$3,000 in Australia. Here are 6 alternatives — from free school-based testing to university clinics at $300-$600.
How to write an IEP in Australia, prepare for IEP meetings, and set meaningful goals. What schools must include and how to hold them accountable.
Speech pathology assessment costs around $900–$1,150 in Australia; OT functional capacity assessments range from $1,550–$2,700+. Here's what's included and how to reduce costs.
How special school eligibility works across Australian states, what the enrolment process involves, and how to navigate the decision between mainstream and special school.
SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) gives NDIS participants up to two years of post-school work-readiness funding. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and when to apply.
What are reasonable adjustments at school in Australia? Your rights under the DSE 2005, what schools must do, and what to do when they refuse.
Catholic and independent schools in Australia cannot refuse enrolment or support based on disability. Here's what the law says and what Finney v Hills Grammar established.
Can NDIS fund therapy at school? The definitive answer on what NDIS pays for at school, what schools are responsible for, and how to get both systems working together.
NCCD explained for Australian parents — what the 4 adjustment levels mean, how to check your child's level, and what the 10-week evidence rule means for you.
How do Australian schools support children with learning difficulties and specific learning disorders? Your rights, what schools must do, and how to get a proper assessment.
Autism and disability school suspension rights in Australia — what schools can and cannot do, the law behind it, and how to challenge a suspension.
When a child with disability refuses school in Australia, the law imposes specific obligations. Here's what support parents can demand and how to get it.
School psychologist waitlists in Australia can run 12–18 months. Here are real alternatives: university clinics, Medicare rebates, and how to get assessed sooner.
Psychoeducational assessment costs in Australia range from $1,500 to $3,000+ privately. Learn what's included, what affects price, and how to access lower-cost options.
The Thriving Kids program launching in 2026 will alter how children under 9 access NDIS supports. Here's what Australian families need to understand before the transition.
The 2025 review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 is proposing major reforms. Here's what is changing and what it means for families navigating the Australian system.
Medicare rebates for autism and ADHD assessment in Australia explained — MBS Items 135 and 137, what they cover, the age limit changes, and out-of-pocket costs.
NCCD levels of adjustment explained for Australian parents — what QDTP, Supplementary, Substantial, and Extensive mean, and how they affect school funding.
Step-by-step guide to escalating a disability complaint against an Australian school — from the principal to the AHRC and Federal Court.
What reasonable adjustments should a school make for autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs in Australia? Your rights, practical examples, and how to get them documented.
What is an IEP called in your Australian state? From NSW's PLSP to SA's One Plan to Victoria's Disability Inclusion Profile — the national state-by-state guide.
What does a disability education advocate actually do in Australia, how much do they cost, and when do you need a lawyer instead?
What is an IEP in Australia? Learn the state-by-state names, how Individual Education Plans work under the NCCD, and what to ask at the meeting.