• 1.1This Part applies in relation to services referred to in subsection 4(1) of the Act.
  • 1.2Education and training support services aim to minimise the impact of the Motor Vehicle Injury on the Participant’s education program, taking into account the Participant’s pre-accident condition. They will be based on measurable learning and development outcomes.

  • 2.1The LSA will pay for educational support where the support required relates to the Motor Vehicle Injury, facilitates Participant engagement with the curriculum, the educational community and activities, and delivers educational outcomes.
  • 2.2The LSA may support the Participant's commencement at, or return to, appropriate educational settings within:
    • 2.2.1preschool;
    • 2.2.2childcare, including before and after school care;
    • 2.2.3primary, secondary and special schools; or
    • 2.2.4higher education.
  • 2.3The LSA will consult with the Participant or Decision Maker or both, as the case may require, and Service Providers to regularly review education or training support services to ensure they continue to meet the Participant’s abilities, needs and circumstances.

  • 3.1To determine whether a Participant is eligible for services under this part, the LSA may consider:
    • 3.1.1the Participant's pre-accident development and learning history;
    • 3.1.2services which the Participant accessed, was on the waiting list for, or was assessed as requiring prior to the Motor Vehicle Accident;
    • 3.1.3measurable changes in the Participant's ability to engage in education and training as a result of their Motor Vehicle Injury;
    • 3.1.4assessment by an independent therapist, special educator, or other specialist professionals in child education and development; and
    • 3.1.5existing education and training support that the Participant is able to access.
  • 3.2Care and support services may include:
    • 3.2.1social support;
    • 3.2.2tutorial support;
    • 3.2.3student aide or assistant;
    • 3.2.4teacher training;
    • 3.2.5transitional support;
    • 3.2.6transport assistance;
    • 3.2.7Assistive Technology (refer to Part 9 Assistive Technology);
    • 3.2.8specialist support, such as therapists, special education or other professionals.
  • 3.3The LSA will pay for additional education and training support to cover a Participant’s learning missed during an absence from school or tertiary/ vocational studies as a result of the Motor Vehicle Injury.

For example, due to a long hospital admission or continued absences for outpatient appointments.

  • 4.1The LSA will not pay for services that:
    • 4.1.1the Participant is entitled to under any applicable Local Government, State, Commonwealth or international legislation;
    • 4.1.2are more appropriately funded through other persons, agencies or bodies as part of a common or universal community service obligation; or
    • 4.1.3are reasonable disability adjustments required under a law dealing with discrimination on the basis of disability.
  • 4.2The LSA will not generally pay for education expenses levied by any educational institution including school fees, fees for excursions or school camps, stationery and uniforms that are the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.
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