Victorian schools to lose thousands in disability support payments
State government cuts $3400 per eligible student in mainstream schools, sparking outrage from parents and educators
The Victorian government has announced a major shake-up to disability support in mainstream schools, cutting $3400 per eligible student each year and tightening eligibility criteria. The changes, delivered in a letter to school leaders late on Tuesday just six weeks before the end of the school year, have devastated families and drawn fierce criticism from principals and disability advocates, who say they were not consulted.