Diverse Needs – Home Education QLD Inc

What is a diverse learning need?

Any student with a learning challenge, diagnosis of physical, intellectual, hearing or vision impairment, chromosomal disorders,
Autism spectrum diagnosis, ADHD, mental health needs, any other health condition.
Or any disorder that has an impact on your child's learning.

Can anyone use the Diverse Learners template for their plan?

Yes, you can use the Diverse Learner template, or any other HEU template, or create your own.
The Goals Based template often suits with both academics and their own personal goals.
None of the templates are compulsory, your Plan does need to meet the requirements of registration

Can I still follow ACARA?

My child had an IEP/ICP/attended special school- what support does HEU provide?

As a home educator you write in the Plan about the support and environment they require, there is no IEP.
- Tell HEU what support is needed and how it will look in your home.
- Use your Professional Health teams’ goals and aims in your Plan.
- Include the goals that were in the IEP.
- Keep providing the same accommodations at home.
- Continue to access the same support from health professionals that you were, such as OT and speech therapy.
IEPs are written for classrooms, to help teachers to educate 20-25 children at once.
You will be 1 on 1, so many accommodations may no longer be relevant, as you ease into homeschooling life.

What resources do I need?

You can use any resource that you think is appropriate for your child's learning.
You can buy, borrow, make or download what you need.
You can include your children's medical and health professionals and their goals and activities.

Can I include life skills?

Yes! HEU are happy for you to include life skills in your plan, along with social skills, communication skills, physical skills, cognitive skills and self-care.

What if we need time off for appointments/hospital/illness?

You are free to run your home education space in the best way for your family
You get to manage your life around appointments, hospital trips, respite, holidays and more.

Can I use NDIS to help with anything?

NDIS will not cover anything related to education.
You can use support workers to assist you to support your child with life skills, social outings, self care, physical skills and more.

What about Centrelink?

If you are a full time carer, then you may be eligible for Carer Payment, Carer Allowance and AIC (See our Finance FAQ for more)

Do I have to include English and Maths?

Within the Cognitive section of the Diverse Needs Template, you should include the elements of English and Maths that is relevant to your child and their capabilities.
Eg short or long term memory development, fine motor control activities, problem-solving and reasoning, executive function, focus on language development or understanding.

Where can I find out more/get help?

Links to other relevant websites?