Support from your school - Department of Education
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:21
Support from your school - Department of Education
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Support from your school
Support from your school
Your child’s teacher, principal and other school staff can provide support for your child to go to school.
Teachers and support staff understand how important it is for your child to learn and achieve.
They can work with you, your child and your family if you need extra support getting your child to school. They can also help you access support from your community, government agencies or community organisations.
If you would like help, talk to your child’s teacher, year coordinator or principal about your child’s situation. If your child is in secondary school, they can also speak with student services staff. They understand there are lots of reasons why your child might not go to school. When they understand your child's unique needs, they can then provide you with specific advice and support.
Find out how you can
build a good relationship
with your child’s school so you can work together to support your child.
Support is also available from your regional office.
Contact their staff
to find out about services to support your child’s attendance.
You may also be interested in
You may also be interested in
Things you can do
As a parent/carer, you play an important role in helping your child attend every day and get the most out of school.
Progressing through school
Your child will reach several milestones during their schooling and transition to different stages of school life.
External support services
You and your family can access other services when you require additional support.
Children with special education needs
Ensuring every child, including those with special educational needs, has access to a high-quality education.
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Support from your school
Support from your school
Your child’s teacher, principal and other school staff can provide support for your child to go to school.
Teachers and support staff understand how important it is for your child to learn and achieve.
They can work with you, your child and your family if you need extra support getting your child to school. They can also help you access support from your community, government agencies or community organisations.
If you would like help, talk to your child’s teacher, year coordinator or principal about your child’s situation. If your child is in secondary school, they can also speak with student services staff. They understand there are lots of reasons why your child might not go to school. When they understand your child's unique needs, they can then provide you with specific advice and support.
Find out how you can
build a good relationship
with your child’s school so you can work together to support your child.
Support is also available from your regional office.
Contact their staff
to find out about services to support your child’s attendance.
You may also be interested in
You may also be interested in
Things you can do
As a parent/carer, you play an important role in helping your child attend every day and get the most out of school.
Progressing through school
Your child will reach several milestones during their schooling and transition to different stages of school life.
External support services
You and your family can access other services when you require additional support.
Children with special education needs
Ensuring every child, including those with special educational needs, has access to a high-quality education.