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research into the experiences of students with disability in Victorian schools

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The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is conducting research into the experiences of students with disability in Victorian schools.

This follows an increase in complaints to the Commission relating to disability discrimination in education, and concerns raised by parents of children with disability, disability advocacy groups and members of the Commission’s Disability Reference Group about the provision of education services to students with disability.

Workplace Bullying

Submitted by Mark1961 on Tue, 05/07/2011 - 7:47pm
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I currently have three investigations underway against the Department of Veterans Affairs over workplace bullying (and being force to resign). Comcare, Human Rights Commission and an independent investigator appointed by the Minister for after ignoring my letters for 3 months. The results from these complaints/investigations should be in soon....bu... It is horrific what a person with Aspergers has to go through to bring the subject of workplace bullying into the light. DVA has also sought to blame my condition.

Family to pay discrimination case costs

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April 29, 2011

A Victorian family who sued the Department of Education for discriminating against their disabled son have been ordered to pay legal costs after losing their court battle.

Paige Walker claimed her now 16-year-old son Alex, who has Asperger's Syndrome, was not allowed to attend his country Victorian secondary school full-time during 2007.

Asperger Friendly primary schools in Victoria

Submitted by Tracy Muzek on Thu, 28/04/2011 - 1:34pm
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Hi, this is my first blog, would like to know if anyone is aware of any Asperger friendly schools in the Eastern Suburbs/ Yarra Valley in Victoria. My son is 8 (Grade 3) and was diagnosed with Aspergers 5 months ago. We want to find a school that understands and supports children's needs with Aspergers please help!

'No discrimination' of Asperger's boy

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Selma Milovanovic Legal Affairs Reporter
March 25, 2011

A TEENAGE boy with multiple disabilities who was sent home during lunch and banned from school excursions has lost his discrimination claim against the Education Department.

The Victorian boy, whom The Age has chosen not to name, has Asperger's syndrome (an autism spectrum disorder), dyslexia and attention deficit disorder.

Disabled students pursue neglect claims

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Miki Perkins
January 28, 2009

THE State Government and the Catholic Education Office are being dragged through the courts in at least 18 separate cases by disabled students who claim they have been neglected at school and lag far behind their peers.

At least 17 students, through their parents, are battling the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development or the Catholic Education Office in jurisdictions including the Federal Court, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Autism school study 'the right step'

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BY MONIQUE EBRINGTON — 28 Sep, 2010 12:00 AM
WESTERN suburbs parents have welcomed state government funding for a feasibility study for an autistic school catering for prep to year 12 students.

At present, Western Autistic School has campuses in Deer Park and Niddrie, but children can attend for only four years before going into mainstream or special schools.

Altona North resident Mark Websdale said a recent meeting with Education Minister Bronwyn Pike was a step towards a new school.

Mr Websdale is a member of Autism Schools Action, a group of parents in the western suburbs who have been lobbying MPs on the issue for several years.

"We have been quite frustrated over a long period of time to get no apparent result," Mr Websdale said.

A little bit about me

Submitted by Dollarbill85 on Wed, 15/09/2010 - 9:44pm
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Hello. My name is William and I am 25 years old and I have asperger syndrome, However I have never been officially been diagnosed.

I was born in the usual. I have always lived with my family. As a child I moved house a lot, So it was difficult making friends (That having aspergers), so I was never in one place long enough to make any friends.

Autistic student sues over test

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Jewel Topsfield September 10, 2010

A 17-year-old student with autism is suing the Education Department for discrimination because his teacher refused to modify questions in his maths tests.

Lewis Walton, who received an A-plus in general maths and B-plus in maths methods in year 11, said his scores plunged in VCE specialist maths because his language difficulties meant he struggled to interpret open-ended questions that related to real-life situations.

My brother has Aspergers and now DHS has Taken his son

Submitted by CaspersGhost on Sat, 08/05/2010 - 12:25pm
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My brother has a Form of Aspergers BUT is not violent towards his son.
Is there any support for parents with this problem that have children ( his son doesnt have it )
As my Nephue is deteriorating fast in the Hands of the DHS and has missed hospital apointments while in the care of the government. He is now very sick since being in THERE CARE. We are un able to find support and are at a loss as to where to goto next. THIS IS A LONG SHOT COMING TO THIS WEB SITE.
We have asked the DHS if they took the child due to any phisical abuse

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We asked and They said

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