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Recorded Webinar: Disability, Discrimination and Inclusive Education - The Legal Framework for Schools

Schools and families must navigate a patchwork of state and federal anti-discrimination laws that protect students with disability while requiring schools to provide inclusive education. Understanding these legal duties, and the limits of what can reasonably be expected, is critic
PRESENTED BY Annie Smeaton Partner - Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers , Brisbane

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About the Webinar

Schools and families must navigate a patchwork of state and federal anti-discrimination laws that protect students with disability while requiring schools to provide inclusive education. Understanding these legal duties, and the limits of what can reasonably be expected, is critical to managing risk and ensuring compliance. This session examines the key legal issues, including:

  • The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), the Disability Standards for Education, and state-based discrimination laws: how they apply throughout a student’s schooling
  • The scope of the obligation to make “reasonable adjustments” and the legal tests for when adjustments become unjustifiable hardship
  • Defining what constitutes unlawful educational discrimination, and the legal implications when disputes escalate
  • Internal resolution procedures versus external complaint mechanisms through state tribunals and the Australian Human Rights Commission
  • Practical strategies for schools to minimise exposure to claims while maintaining lawful, transparent engagement with parents and carers

Presented By

Annie Smeaton
Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers Brisbane, Qld

With 25 years of experience as an advocate with a strong background in industrial and employment law advice and litigation and safety, education, health and anti-discrimination law, Annie provides her clients with strong representation and practical commercial advice.

 Annie acts for large corporations and institutions and employers in the SME market as well as for a range of independent schools, training institutions and early childhood education providers. Annie also undertakes employment and regulatory law work in the health sector, including for registered medical practitioners.

Annie has extensive experience undertaking complex workplace investigations concerning harassment, bullying and safety breaches.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for senior executives from private and independent schools, around Australia, along with their advisors. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

 

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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