NSW Equivalent of a 504 Plan: What Australian Parents Need to Know
There's no 504 plan in NSW — but there is a legal equivalent. Here's what replaces it, how to get ADHD and anxiety adjustments, and what rights you actually have.
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All articles about New South Wales Disability Support Blueprint.
Alternatives to the NSW Department of Education's Free Disability Support Resources
The DoE website explains your child's rights but not how to enforce them. Compare the free resources to tactical alternatives that give you meeting scripts, email templates, and escalation pathways.
Behaviour Support Plan Template for NSW Schools: What It Needs to Include
A behaviour support plan in NSW needs more than consequences — it needs a functional analysis. Here's what a compliant BSP looks like and how parents can request one.
Best Disability Support Tool for Regional and Rural NSW Families
Regional NSW families face longer allied health waitlists, fewer school options, and limited advocacy access. Find the best tools for navigating ILPs, IFS funding, and DSE 2005 rights remotely.
Compensatory Education in NSW: Can You Get Makeup Support for Lost Learning?
NSW doesn't use the term 'compensatory education' but has pathways to recover lost support. Here's what options exist when a school fails to provide required adjustments.
NSW Disability Support Guide vs Hiring a Private Education Advocate: Which Do You Need?
Compare a structured NSW disability support guide against hiring a private education advocate. Costs, coverage, and when each option makes sense for your child's ILP meetings.
NSW Equivalent of Due Process Hearing: NCAT and AHRC for Education Disputes
NSW has no special education 'due process hearing' — but NCAT and the AHRC provide formal dispute resolution for disability education complaints. Here's how each works.
Functional Behaviour Assessment in NSW Schools: What Parents Need to Know
What is a functional behaviour assessment in NSW, who conducts it, and how do you use the results to get a proper behaviour support plan for your child?
How to Request a School Assessment for Disability Support in NSW
How do you formally request a disability assessment at an NSW school? Here's who to contact, what to put in writing, and what to do when the school stalls.
ILP for ADHD in NSW: What Adjustments Your Child Is Entitled to at School
Your child with ADHD has the right to an Individual Learning Plan in NSW. Here's what adjustments to ask for, how IFS funding works, and what to do when the school refuses.
ILP for Anxiety in NSW Schools: What Adjustments to Request and How to Get Them
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons NSW parents seek school support. Here's what an ILP for anxiety should include, what adjustments the school must make, and how to push back.
ILP for Autism in NSW: Goals, Funding, and Getting the School to Follow Through
What does an ILP for autism in NSW actually need to include? Here's what goals to write, how IFS and support class placement work, and what to do when the school falls short.
NSW ILP Goal Bank: SMART Learning Goals Across Key Areas
A practical NSW ILP goal bank with SMART goals for literacy, numeracy, communication, social skills, and independence — written for Australian classrooms.
The NSW ILP Process: Step by Step from Referral to Review
How does the ILP process actually work in NSW public schools? Here's the full sequence — referral, assessment, meeting, documentation, and review — with what parents can do at each stage.
ILP Progress Monitoring in NSW: How to Track Whether the School Is Actually Delivering
An ILP without progress monitoring is a document, not a plan. Here's how to set up effective tracking for NSW Individual Learning Plans and what to do when goals aren't being met.
Independent Educational Assessment in NSW: When You Need One and How to Get It
NSW schools rely on private diagnoses to unlock support funding. Here's what an independent educational assessment covers, who does them, and how to use the results.
Manifestation Determination in NSW: Was Your Child's Behaviour a Result of Their Disability?
NSW doesn't use the term 'manifestation determination' but has equivalent protections. Here's what to do when your child is suspended for disability-related behaviour.
How to Prepare an IFS Funding Application in NSW Without a Private Advocate
Step-by-step guide to preparing a strong Integration Funding Support application in NSW without hiring an advocate. Covers Summary Profile scoring, diagnostic evidence, and common pitfalls.
Finding a Special Education Advocate in NSW: Costs, Options, and Alternatives
Special education advocates in NSW charge $100–$190/hr. Here's who offers free advocacy, when you need a lawyer, and how to advocate effectively yourself.
Transition ILP Goals in NSW: Planning from School into Work, TAFE, and Life
NSW transition planning for students with disability starts in Year 10. Here's what the ILP must include, how SLES and NDIS connect, and what parents need to get in place early.
US IEP Template vs NSW Disability Support Guide: Why American Resources Don't Work in Australia
Etsy and TPT IEP templates reference IDEA and 504 Plans, which don't exist in NSW. Learn why you need NSW-specific tools covering ILPs, IFS funding, DSE 2005, and NESA pathways.
What Is an ILP in NSW Schools? A Plain-English Guide for Parents
What is an ILP in NSW? Understand Individual Learning Plans, how they work, who gets one, and what parents can do if the school isn't delivering.