Giving all students a fair go at school in the Northern Territory
Many families and children face challenges that impact their ability to fully engage with school. The Student Advocacy Project (SAPP) is a partnership between Save the Children Australia and the Northern Territory Department of Education (DoE) to explore ways to address these challenges and deliver inclusive education for all children.
Working towards inclusive education for all
The NT Department of Education’s Framework for Inclusion 2019 – 2029 promotes ‘Inclusive Education for all Children’. The DoE is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to attend their local neighbourhood school and to access the same educational and social opportunities as all other students. It has a commitment to empower and encourage families to be more actively involved in decision-making about their children’s education, listening to the voices of children and families, and providing accurate and timely information about the options available for their children.
SAPP takes up this commitment aiming to support and facilitate the equal rights of students in relation to enrolment, participation, facilities and services. The project will run in Darwin and Palmerston from 2020 to 2022.
The program will work with students, their families and schools to address barriers to inclusion in education, through the provision of:
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The Student Advocacy Callback service
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Information, Advice and Referral
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Case Advocacy
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Systemic Advocacy
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Complex Case Escalation and Referral