Referral Program
SIDE’s Referral Program provides for students who have special circumstances that impact on school attendance/engagement. The Program is coordinated by SIDE’s school psychologists.
SIDE’s school psychologists gather information from a number of sources to assess eligibility (the family, the student’s current school and clinician/specialist).
To be eligible for the Referral Program there must be:
- Evidence that the student is genuinely unable to attend a regular school or an alternative education program
- Ongoing counselling, treatment or other appropriate intervention.
Enrolment in the Referral Program is not a long term alternative to regular schooling. Students need to be working towards reintegration back into a school or alternative program.
Categories of eligibility:
- Chronic illness/Severe medical condition
- Severe mental health
- Other unforeseen and extraordinary circumstances
Enrolment information:
- Eligible students in Years K-6, Government Schools remain enrolled in their school while accessing SIDE’s Referral Program. SIDE works in partnership with the student’s current school.
- Eligible students in Years K-6, Non-Government schools remain enrolled in their school while accessing SIDE’s Referral Program. Schools and parents/guardians need to be aware of the charges associated with the school partnership.
Application
To make an enquiry about the Referral Program for a K-6 student with special circumstances, contact SIDE Primary K-6 or by phone on +61 8 9311 1447. A SIDE school psychologist will contact you to determine if the student is eligible.
SIDE’s receipt of an application for enrolment does not necessarily confirm enrolment.
