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A couple of weeks ago, we asked the Amaze community in Victoria to tell us about their experiences of schooling during Term 3.
We received an amazing response. Your powerful feedback and results provide incredible insight into what has been happening. While families have reported vastly different experiences, key findings include:
The results are helping us continue to advocate to the Victorian Government to better support autistic students. The option for a priority return to school, targeted catch up support – including additional time at school where needed, strengthened mental health and wellbeing support, better modifications and adjustments to enable autistic students to learn, and stronger infection control measures are some of the key actions we are calling for.
A big thank you to all who participated.
Amaze’s Autism Advisors are available to provide autism specific information to autistic people and their families 8am-7pm weekdays.
Phone: 1300 308 699
Email: [email protected]
Webchat: amaze.org.au
DET Coronavirus hotline: 1800 338 663 – operates 8 am to 6pm, 7 days a week (excluding public holidays). If you need an interpreter, call 131 450 first
DET Parentline: Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. We offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.
Phone: 13 22 89
Available: 8am-midnight every day
More information: www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/parentline.aspx