EMR Focus

1.      Relationship/connectedness  >  Attendance  >  Stimulating Learning

2.      Empathy + Resilience

3.      All kids have a space in our system

Some Data – EMR & Victorian

1.      30,000 – 40,000 referrals to DHS in Victoria each year

2.      3,500 funded students in EMR (plus many more unfunded with learning disorders – diagnosed and undiagnosed)

3.      37 psychologists per 105,000 students in EMR

4.      800% growth in ASD applications – Statewide autism plan

5.      Programs for PSD account for ½ billion out of $7billion spent overall

6.      Ability-based learning support – big push in 2012 (ie learning based on abilities not disabilities – pre-VELS recognised)