The department is committed to the success of every student with disability and in 2016, a review was commissioned by the department to identify areas for improvement.
In 2017, Deloitte Access Economics delivered its independent
Review of education for students with disability in Queensland state Schools report, making 17 recommendations about how to improve outcomes for state school students with disability.
All 17 recommendations were adopted and have now been implemented.
The highlights of our work to implement the review include establishing systems, policies and practices to support school improvement and building a culture across state schools that supports and promotes inclusive education.
Key initiatives included:
While the 17 Queensland Disability Review recommendations have been completed, our work will continue. The next phase of reform will be guided by the
Every student with disability succeeding plan 2021–2025 with new improvement measures and actions over 4 years from 2021 to 2025 focusing on improving outcomes and wellbeing for students with disability.
Read more about
our journey towards a more inclusive education system and implementing the Queensland Disability Review recommendations.
To see what’s happening in Queensland state schools to support inclusive education and improve outcomes, please visit
students with disability.
Related information
Every student with disability succeeding – Our journey
Students with disability
Inclusive education
Queensland Disability Review report
Queensland Disability Review executive summary