Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031 Outcomes Framework: Second annual report

Students with disability have the right to access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability. They also have the right to be educated in an environment free from bullying, harassment or exclusion (Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031).

Reducing the gaps in educational attainment between people with and without disability is essential to improve lifetime outcomes for people with disability (Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031).

Year 10 completion

In Australia, it is mandatory for young people to complete year 10 or an approved equivalent and to continue full-time education, employment or training (or a combination) until at least age 17 under the National Youth Participation Requirement (ACARA 2011; SCRGSP 2023).

The Outcomes Framework intended to track the proportion of students with disability who complete Year 10 or equivalent. Measure wording has been revised in this report to reflect available data more accurately (see Appendix B: List of measures).

Available data do not allow reporting on students specifically. The measure is reported here as:

• Proportion of people with disability who completed Year 10 (or equivalent).

The desired population outcome for this measure is to see an increase in young people with disability completing secondary school. Reporting is restricted to people aged 20–64.

For the latest data and breakdowns of the data, see Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework | Year 10 completion.

Year 12 completion

A key measure of educational achievement is completing Year 12 or an equivalent non‑school qualification (including VET qualifications) (ABS 2022). Students who complete senior secondary education have a greater likelihood of continuing with further study, entering into the workforce, and improved living conditions (DET 2018).

This Outcomes Framework intended to track the proportion of students with disability who complete Year 12 or equivalent. Measure wording has been revised in this report to reflect available data more accurately (see Appendix B: List of measures).

Available data do not allow reporting on students specifically. The measure is reported here as:

• Proportion of people with disability who completed year 12 (or equivalent).

The desired population outcome of this measure is to see an increase in young people with disability completing secondary school. Reporting is restricted to people aged 20–64.

For the latest data and breakdowns of the data, see Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Framework | Year 12 completion.