Read the latest stories and updates from the Review of the impact of COVID-19 on school students with disability.
Public consultation now closed
Our public consultations ran from 31 January to 11 April 2023.
Stories and updates
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Webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on school education for students with disabilities, hosted by Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlett, as part of the Review of impact of COVID-19 on school students with disability.
21 March 2023
Kayla, a third-year occupational therapy student with profound hearing loss, discusses the challenges of remote learning during COVID-19, the difficulty of relying on lip reading through a computer, and the importance of collaboration between students, parents, and schools.
14 March 2023
Trae, a 15-year-old Torres Strait Islander student, shares the difficulties of managing time and relying on additional support in school during COVID-19.
14 March 2023
Julia discusses the challenges of online learning during COVID-19.
31 January 2023
Jackson shares experiences of learning during COVID-19.
31 January 2023
Jay, an 18-year-old with autism, discusses his experiences with remote learning during COVID-19 and the challenges of having limited teacher and support staff presence.
31 January 2023
David shares experiences of learning during COVID-19.
31 January 2023
Danielle, a parent of four children, including two with autism, discusses the challenges of remote learning during COVID-19
14 March 2023