Support unit

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has 3 Support Unit classes for students with diverse needs.

Artwork: Rainbow Friends by Koori Club student Tasharn

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Our Support unit is dedicated to providing a diverse range of educational opportunities, tailored to meet the unique needs of our students.

We believe in holistic education, and our students actively participate in all aspects of school activities e.g. assemblies, swimming and athletics carnival, camps and special event days. In the Support unit, we're committed to empowering every student on their educational journey, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Specialised classes

One class designed for students with a mild intellectual disability (IM).
Two classes cater for students with a moderate intellectual disability and Autism diagnosis (IO/Au).

'The Blue' Art Exhibition

Tailored support

The Support unit caters to students diverse needs by offering:

Lower student-to-teacher ratios for enhanced individual attention.
Funding to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
A dedicated team of highly trained staff, Student Learning Support Officers (SLSO's) and external NDIS specialists onsite.
Specialised classrooms designed to accommodate unique learning needs.
Access to support from expert consultants, ensuring every student's success.
All students access the Life Skills Curriculum and outcomes, empowering them to access personalised learning to meet students wants and needs.

Learning in the support unit

Individual Learning Plans (ILP)

In Term 1, teachers conduct ILP meetings in consultation with parents/carer and other relevant stakeholders. At these meetings individualised goals related to student learning and wellbeing are established. These plans are reviewed in Term 4 each year.

Curriculum

All students follow the NESA Life Skills curriculum and have the option to access either the mainstream curriculum or Life Skills outcomes.

Allied Health Support

Parents/carers can request to have an NDIS funded service delivered at school. Access to the school by externally funded providers is at the discretion of the principal.

Work experience programs

These programs are available for students who are in Years 11 and 12. This also includes travel training using all forms of Public Transport including buses, trains, light rail and the Metro line.

Currently the Support unit staff supervise programs at:

Scope Kingsgrove and Avenue Botany - Supported student placement program providing levels of assistance and support for the empowerment for people with disabilities.
Bunnings and Harris Farm – Independent Work Experience placements.

These programs allow selected students to gain job-ready skills and knowledge.

Learning

Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.

Travel to school

Learn about local transport options and how to get here safely.