Amaze Term 3 School Survey Results

A couple of weeks ago, we asked the Amaze community in Victoria to tell us about their experiences of schooling during Term 3.  

We received an amazing response. Your powerful feedback and results provide incredible insight into what has been happening. While families have reported vastly different experiences, key findings include:  

• Over two-thirds of respondents (70% in metro government schools) indicated a decline in students’ mental health and wellbeing,  
• Half reported that students’ learning had not progressed  
• Significant numbers commented that students had stopped engaging with schooling altogether 
• There is very high desire to return to school   

The results are helping us continue to advocate to the Victorian Government to better support autistic students. The option for a priority return to school, targeted catch up support – including additional time at school where needed, strengthened mental health and wellbeing support, better modifications and adjustments to enable autistic students to learn, and stronger infection control measures are some of the key actions we are calling for. 

A big thank you to all who participated.  

Download the Full Report here 

Supports 

Amaze’s Autism Advisors are available to provide autism specific information to autistic people and their families 8am-7pm weekdays. 
Phone: 1300 308 699 
Email: [email protected] 
Webchat: amaze.org.au 

DET Coronavirus hotline: 1800 338 663 – operates 8 am to 6pm, 7 days a week (excluding public holidays). If you need an interpreter, call 131 450 first 

DET Parentline: Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. We offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues. 

Phone: 13 22 89 
Available: 8am-midnight every day 
More information: www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/parentline.aspx