Let Austin Learn Safely: Approve His Parent-Funded aid to attend school with him

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The issue

Austin is an intellectually disabled, completely non-verbal 11-year-old who needs significant supervision and support to remain safe at school.

Following repeated incidents that left us deeply concerned for his safety, dignity and care, Austin has been unable to attend his Victorian government specialist school since 20 May 2026.

We have offered to fully fund a screened, appropriately trained, parent-selected 1:1 support person so Austin can return safely. We are not asking the school or Victorian Government to pay.

The school and Department have refused.

Please sign to support Austin’s safe return to education with a parent-funded, parent-selected 1:1 support person.

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Naomi ButterssPetition starter

The Decision Makers

Tony Bates
Tony Bates
Secretary, Victorian Department of Education
Victorian Government Department of Education
Victorian Government Department of Education

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