04/09/2025
Inclusion is a team effort.
Sometimes, inclusion requires us to pause and reflect on practices we’ve always done, even if it feels uncomfortable when someone points out a gap. Discomfort doesn’t mean the suggestion isn’t valid—it often means there’s an opportunity for growth.
When a parent, staff member, or professional raises a concern, it’s not about criticism—it’s about ensuring students with disability have the same opportunities and experiences as their peers. This isn’t about “going above and beyond.” It’s about fulfilling our shared responsibility to uphold human rights and create accessible, inclusive environments.
Inclusion happens when we:
✔️ Work together as a team
✔️ Listen to lived experience voices, even when it’s challenging
✔️ Recognise that change is not optional—it’s necessary
Our campaign is about exactly this: building schools and communities where inclusion is not an afterthought, but the standard.
💡 What does real teamwork in inclusion look like to you?
Read more on this weeks latest blog
https://www.inclusivemovement.com.au/blog/why-inclusion-is-a-team-effort?mc_cid=2389806c19&mc_eid=c6b0556de1
Image Description:
Image 1 (Inclusion puzzle graphic):
Blue background with text “Inclusion is a team effort.” Illustration of hands holding puzzle pieces and three people standing together, symbolising teamwork.
Image 2 (Families & Schools):
Two panels on a teal background. Top: Families sharing ideas with text “Families bring knowledge of their child’s strengths, needs, and style.” Bottom: Classroom scene with text “Teachers and schools create the learning environment and lead with vision.”
Image 3 (Peers & Professionals):
Two panels on a teal background. Top: Person at a laptop with friends’ portraits, text “Peers and the wider community model empathy, friendship, and acceptance.” Bottom: Professional at a laptop with five-star rating, text “Allied health and support professionals provide tools and strategies for access and participation.”
