The Thriving Kids Inquiry comes at a critical time for disability rights and education reform. Recent evidence to the Inquiry has exposed persistent misconceptions about inclusive education and concerning attempts to justify gatekeeping and segregation, despite Australia’s obligations under Article 24 of the CRPD and the findings of the Disability Royal Commission.
All Means All and Inclusive Educators Australia have released the statement below to reaffirm that every child has the right to attend and learn in their local school, and to ensure the Inquiry remains firmly grounded in contemporary human-rights standards and supports a progressive realisation of inclusive education for all students.