Our service complements existing supports within your school. We encourage the inclusion of all key stakeholders, including school staff, family members and allied health professionals, when referring to our service.
Eligibility – SDSS
- Students who were recorded in the latest submission of the Nationally consistent collection of data on school students with disability (NCCD) as receiving Substantial or Extensive adjustments; or
- Prep and new students to a state school recorded with Anticipated Adjustments at Substantial or Extensive, as submitted for Day 8
- Are in Prep to Year 12
- Are enrolled in State schools across QLD
Service includes
- Classroom observation.
- Informal multidisciplinary assessment
- Consultation with school staff and key stakeholders to identify the student’s strengths and support needs.
- Collaborative goal setting.
- Comprehensive report containing strategies and recommendations to support student learning and educational outcomes.
Also Available
- Four-session intensive support block targeting student goals through a capacity building model for school staff.
- Report unpacking
- Professional development

NSSNOP – School Support Services for Eligible Students – Prep to Year 3
This service funded by the Non-State Special Needs Organisation Program (NSSNOP) supports students in Prep to Year 3 who are experiencing difficulties developing adequate language skills for learning.
Please note – access to this service will be dependent on current availability – please speak with our team for further information.
The program is a fully funded service, which aims to promote early identification and positive educational outcomes for students suspected of having Language Disorder.
School Suppport Services also provides a range of resources to school staff to increase their understanding of and differentiated teaching practices for students with Language Disorder.
When referring to our service, we strongly encourage collaboration with all key stakeholders who may be a part of the student’s support team, including family members and allied health professionals.
Eligibility
- Students who are experiencing difficulties accessing the curriculum as a result of suspected language difficulties.
- Prep to Year 3 students.
- Enrolled in State, Catholic and Independent schools across Queensland.
Service includes
- Classroom observation.
- Informal multidisciplinary assessment.
- Consultation with school staff and key stakeholders to identify the student’s strengths and support needs.
- Collaborative goal setting.
- Comprehensive report containing strategies and recommendations to support student learning and educational outcomes.
