Solutions instead of suspensions: what’s already working in Qld schools?

2025 has been a huge year for the Right to Learn campaign, encouraging Queensland schools to use suspension as a last resort and focus on safety, accessibility, and inclusion for all students. Our network has been growing as we embrace educators collaborating with students, supporters, and families to make school a place of learning and belonging.

Disabled students account for 64% of suspensions, yet they only making up 25% of the student population in Queensland. We want these experiences to change for students, families, and educators. We want a meaningful partnership that plans for greater engagement and true inclusion in all schools.

Join our virtual town hall to hear from Queensland educators who are doing things differently and hear from the families who are seeing the difference.

This one hour discussion will host our panel of speakers and then invite questions from the audience. If you would like to submit your question in advance please email it through to qai@qai.org.au.

We will also be sharing links to other organisations and resources that can support students in their schooling at the end of the session.

We will send the zoom link to everyone who has registered on Wednesday 3 December, a few hours before the event starts. 

If you have any technical issues please email qai@qai.org.au. 

Speakers

Boyd McLean - Principal of Cherbourg State School
Kristie de Brenni - Principal of all 9 Pathways State College locations

Both Boyd and Kristie have made changes in their schools that support kids with disability to stay engaged in learning and reduce suspensions.

We will also be joined by parents who have experienced the impact a supportive school can have on their child's education, and sense of belonging.

Accessibility

Live captioning and an Auslan interpreter will be provided. Please advise us of any other accessibility requirements you may need to fully participate.