Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:13:59): I direct my adjournment question to the Minister for Education, and the action I seek from the minister is to provide me with a detailed update on what this government is doing to support students with disabilities in the electorate of Wendouree.

As a former schoolteacher I know the importance of education and applaud the investment that this government is making to transform Victoria into the Education State. It is important to me that all students receive a quality education in my community, including students with a disability.

I have a strong interest in disability issues, and I recently met with the Ballarat Specialist School’s parents group to discuss their children’s education. I wish to thank the mums and dads for taking the time to meet with me to raise issues important to them and their children.

I was interested to learn that many families have moved to Ballarat in order for their children to attend our specialist school because of its excellent reputation. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers and staff at Ballarat Specialist School for the incredible work they do day in and day out with the students and also for the support they provide families.

I look forward to hearing from the minister and reporting back to my community on this very important issue.

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