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URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/understanding-the-disability-discrimi
 nation-act-navigating-student-enrolments-expulsions-and-complaints-in-the-
 australian-human-rights-commission/
SUMMARY:Understanding the Disability Discrimination Act: Navigating student
 enrolments\, expulsions and complaints in the Australian Human Rights
 Commission
DESCRIPTION:This session provides school leaders with a clear understanding
 of how to meet their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act
 1992 (Cth)\, and how it applies to decisions relating to student
 enrolment\, behaviour management\, suspension and expulsion. Participants
 will learn how to respond effectively to AHRC complaints through a mock
 case study and understand the importance of consultation\, procedural
 fairness\, and documentation. \n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus
 any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented
 by: Sonia Albertini\, Head of Legal Services\, AISSA. \n\nPrice: There is
 no charge for this session.\n\nDate: 12 February 2026\,
 3:30pm-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email
 prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 5 February 2026 at
 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This session gives school leaders practical
 insight into how the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and
 Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE) apply to enrolments\,
 suspensions\, expulsions\, and related complaints. Participants will
 explore their legal duties to ensure students with disability are treated
 fairly\, supported appropriately\, and not unlawfully discriminated
 against. The seminar also explains the Australian Human Rights Commission
 (AHRC) complaint process and uses a case study to highlight lawful vs.
 unlawful decisions\, focusing on reasonable adjustments\, consultation\,
 procedural fairness\, and documentation.\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand
 the Legal Framework:\n\n 	identify key provisions of the DDA and
 Standards\n 	apply them to enrolment\, behaviour\, suspension\, and
 expulsion decisions\n 	recognise links between the DDA\, state education
 legislation\, and school policies.\n\nMake Fair Enrolment Decisions: \n\n
 	know when enrolment refusal or conditions may be discriminatory\n 	apply
 reasonable adjustments and consult\n 	assess lawful refusals (e.g.\,
 unjustifiable hardship). \n\nNavigate Behaviour and Discipline: \n\n
 	understand how disability affects behaviour expectations\n 	distinguish
 lawful management from discrimination\n 	apply fairness\, evidence-based
 decisions\, and documented supports.\n\nEngage with the AHRC Complaint
 Process: \n\n 	understand how complaints are lodged\, assessed\, and
 conciliated\n 	identify common issues in DDA complaints\n 	prepare
 documentation\, respond effectively\, and resolve matters\n 	recognise
 consequences of non-compliance and restorative options.\n\nPromote
 Inclusive Practice: \n\n 	strengthen consultation\, communication\, and
 student support\n 	develop proactive strategies to reduce disputes and
 build trust\n 	embed inclusive culture and adjustments to support
 participation.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Sonia Albertini.\n\nTerms
 and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s
 Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms
 and conditions including the cancellation policy.
CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional
 Learning
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