Abstract
This week, the royal commission into disability heard horrifying stories of children’s experiences in the education system. It is no wonder children with disabilities are over-represented among the tens of thousands of Australians who leave school before finishing year 12.
Many early school leavers are bored or disengaged; some are escaping bullying, while others do so due to poor mental health. Some who exit say they simply didn’t fit in the mainstream system
Many early school leavers are bored or disengaged; some are escaping bullying, while others do so due to poor mental health. Some who exit say they simply didn’t fit in the mainstream system
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publisher | The Conversation (Aust.) |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Nov 2019 |
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Keywords
- Flexible Learning Options
- Students with Disabilities
- Disability Royal Commission
- Children with disability
- Inclusive education
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