Special education need

You may be eligible if your child can’t go to the local government school because your child needs to study from home or attend a different school.

The reason for this may include any of the following:

  • health problems
  • pregnancy
  • it would seriously disadvantage their education to attend the local government school
  • the family home is geographically isolated from the nearest suitable government school.

Your child may need to attend a different school if they have any of the following:

  • physical or intellectual disability
  • psychological, emotional or behavioural difficulties
  • severe medical condition
  • learning difficulties requiring testing or specialist support.
Page last updated: 10 December 2021.
QC 53800