Useful links
10 Point Action Plan
The 10 Point Action Plan outlines the strategic steps that are taken inorder to support students with disabilities.
Visit website
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/disrev/actionplan.htm
CIS Online
Centre for Inclusive Schooling (CIS) specialist teams provide support to Inclusive Education Teams based on local district
education offices.
Visit website
http://www.cis.perthwa.net/
CIS Professional Learning Calendar
The Centre for Inclusive Schooling maintains close links with the Professional Learning Institute to ensure all professional
learning offered is of high quality and consistent with the Department of Education and Training's key priorities in the area.
Visit website
http://perthwa.net/cem/newview.php?uid=7/
CIS Resource Library
The CIS Library provides library loan and information services to Department of Education personnel, schools and students
with a collection which is focussed on special and adapted student equipment, assistive technology and educational resources
and teaching materials on inclusive practices and the teaching of students with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Visit website
http://lists.perthwa.com/cis/search/search.php
Central TAFE
Central TAFE is a college of TAFEWA providing training pathways and qualifications to prepare students for work.
Visit website
http://www.central.wa.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
Children’s Hospital Education Research Institute
The Children’s Hospital Education Research Institute (CHERI) is a highly regarded and nationally recognised institute that
conducts research into the educational and psychosocial aspects of children with learning problems. Their unique research
institute aims to improve the interface between children’s health and their education.
Visit website
http://www.cheri.com.au/
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the lead government agency providing national leadership
in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.
Visit website
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Dyslexia-Speld Foundation
DSF Literacy and Clinical Services has provided vital support to West Australian children and adults with learning disabilities
for over 30 years.
Visit website
http://www.dyslexia-speld.com/
HSS Course Registration
Online list of courses and seminars provided by Hospital School Services.
Visit website
http://www.apps.det.wa.edu.au/pd/hs/public/courseList.do
HSS library Opac
HSS Library Search Screen - public
Visit website
http://opac.lmsi.com.au/hos01
Hills Healthcare
Established in 1976, the company's K•Care and Kerry Equipment products became the market leaders of hospital equipment supplies
in Australia.
Visit website
http://www.hillshealthcare.com.au/
Jobs & Careers
The WA Department of Education Job Opportunities Board provides ready access to information about short-term and permanent
vacancies in a variety of categories.
Visit website
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/jobs.asp
K-10 Syllabus Resources Special Educational Needs
Performance Descriptions for Assessing Students with Special Educational Needs.
Visit website
http://k10syllabus.det.wa.edu.au/content/learning-areas/mathematics/k10-syllabus-resources/special-educational-needs
Kalparrin
Kalparrin is a centre for families of children with special needs.
The centre provides families with information and support related to their child's condition regardless of the degree or type
of impairment.
Visit website
http://www.kalparrin.org.au/
NovitaTech
The NovitaTech division is for people of all ages, all disabilities and all locations within Australia. NovitaTech is a quality-accredited
supplier, reflecting our commitment to continually strive to be an Australian specialist centre that benefits customers and
professionals.
Visit website
http://www.novitatech.org.au
One Classroom
One Classroom provides teachers with flexible and practical ways to support students with diverse learning
needs, One Classroom creates one location to enhance the skills of those working in complex learning environments.
Visit website
http://det.wa.edu.au/oneclassroom/detcms/portal/
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The focus of Ronald McDonald House Charities work is to improve the health and well being of seriously ill children.
Visit website
http://www.rmhc.org.au/
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
One of Australia’s major charities, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) is also Australia’s premier special
educator.
Visit website
http://www.ridbc.org.au/index.asp
School of the Air
SIDE is the centre for distance learning within the WA Department of Education. The formation of SIDE resulted from the amalgamation
of the Distance Education Centre and the five Schools of the Air.
Visit website
http://www.side.wa.edu.au/index.html
Schools Plus
Schools Plus makes practical links between teaching and learning adjustments, services and support, professional learning
and supplementary resourcing for schools.
Visit website
http://det.wa.edu.au/schoolsplus/detcms/portal/
Spectronics
Spectronics is Australia and New Zealand’s largest supplier of special needs software and assistive technologies which foster
real success and inclusion in educational or community-based settings.
Visit website
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/
Teachers TV
A wealth of resources for teacher’s. Includes videos on children with learning disabilities, behavioural problems and teaching
children while sick in hospital. This resource is produced in England and is based on the English Education System but relevant.
Go to the video Library found on the Home Page or look at current viewing. Timetable found on Home Page.
Visit website
http://www.teachers.tv/
Therapy Focus
Therapy Focus is West Australia's leading provider of therapy and support services for children with a disability or learning
disadvantage.
Visit website
http://www.therapyfocus.org.au/
Watercomfort Company Incorporating
Rehabilitation and Home Care Products
Visit website
http://www.watercomfort.com.au/