BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.9//EN TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1003@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260212T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260209T091355Z 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 Com mission 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 le arn how to respond effectively to AHRC complaints through a mock case stud y and understand the importance of consultation\, procedural fairness\, an d documentation. \n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: Sonia Alb ertini\, Head of Legal Services\, AISSA. \n\nPrice: There is no charge fo r this session.\n\nDate: 12 February 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: on line via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nReg istration closes: 5 February 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This ses sion gives school leaders practical insight into how the Disability Discri mination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE) apply to enrolments\, suspensions\, expulsions\, and related complai nts. Participants will explore their legal duties to ensure students with disability are treated fairly\, supported appropriately\, and not unlawful ly discriminated against. The seminar also explains the Australian Human R ights Commission (AHRC) complaint process and uses a case study to highlig ht lawful vs. unlawful decisions\, focusing on reasonable adjustments\, co nsultation\, procedural fairness\, and documentation.\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nUnderstand the Legal Framework:\n\n identify key provisions of the DD A and Standards\n apply them to enrolment\, behaviour\, suspension\, and expulsion decisions\n recognise links between the DDA\, state education l egislation\, 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.\, unjus tifiable hardship). \n\nNavigate Behaviour and Discipline: \n\n underst and how disability affects behaviour expectations\n distinguish lawful ma nagement 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 id entify common issues in DDA complaints\n prepare documentation\, respond effectively\, and resolve matters\n recognise consequences of non-complia nce and restorative options.\n\nPromote Inclusive Practice: \n\n strengt hen consultation\, communication\, and student support\n develop proactiv e 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 ses sion. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for t he full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation polic y. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20251005T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR