Useful Links

NSW Department of Education and Training

This website allows parents find out what is happening in education, and find current DET services, policies and procedures.

Distance Education Schools

Find out more about the wider network of distance education schools and centres. If the DESU is not appropriate for the needs of your student, you can contact your local distance education school.

This website can provide you with information about curriculum requirements. This may be of particular interest if you wish to find out more about life skills School Certificate and Higher School Certificate

Home Schooling

If students do not meet the criteria for enrolment in distance education, parents may wish to consider home schooling.

Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care

Disability Services is an important part of ADHC that can organise vital services for students with disabilities. A case manager is appointed who can arrange for a needs assessment. Services include respite, speech therapy and occupational therapy.

Centrelink

Students with disabilities enrolled at the DESU may be eligible for a variety of benefits from Centrelink such as the Isolated Childrens Allowance. Students may also be eligible for the Disability Support Pension, Education Supplement and Mobility Allowance when they turn 16 yrs.