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1. Completion of Application Forms

All required documentation must be fully completed and submitted to the College, including all Essential Documentation*, before an enrolment application can proceed to the next stage.

Upon receipt of the complete application, the Registrar will:

• Acknowledge receipt of the application and supporting documentation
• Confirm processing and receipt of the non-refundable application fee
• Review current class availability
• Place the student on a waiting list, where applicable

2. *Essential Documentation

To assess an application, the following documentation must be provided. Applications cannot be processed until all required documents have been received.

1. Specialist Diagnostic Reports

Please provide all relevant diagnostic reports, including at least one current report (no more than 12 months old) from an AHPRA-registered specialist, such as:

• Registered Paediatrician
• Psychiatrist
• Neurologist
• Registered Clinical Psychologist

Reports must be completed by professionals with appropriate clinical experience and must clearly state:

• The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis
• That the diagnosis is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)
• A current statement outlining the functional impact of the diagnosis on the student

2. Diagnostic Detail

Reports should also include:

• Specific details describing the nature of the diagnosis
• Examples of how the disability affects the student’s verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction
• Information explaining how the diagnosis impacts the student’s learning

3. Cognitive Assessment

• A full cognitive assessment completed within the last three years (for example, WISC or WPPSI)

4. Individual Education Plan (IEP)

• A current Individual Education Plan (IEP) or equivalent learning support plan from the student’s current or most recent school

5. Verification or Funding Documentation

Documentation confirming that the student:

• Is currently verified, or
• Meets the Students with Disability criteria required for schools to receive government funding support.

6. School Reports

• Copies of the student’s school reports from the past two years

3. Time Frames for Documentation

As part of the enrolment process, the College requires parents to provide copies of all relevant documentation, including diagnoses, school reports, and any professional or specialist reports relating to the child’s learning profile, abilities, and needs*.

This information is essential to support the timely assessment and processing of the application within established timeframes. Families are expected to provide all requested documentation within the specified periods to avoid delays in the progression of their application.

*Full and accurate disclosure of all relevant information is required to support the formation of a valid and legally binding Contract of Enrolment.

Please note that any assessments or specialist reports required as part of the enrolment process must be arranged and funded at the expense of parents or guardians.

Should a vacancy be available or pending, the Registrar will coordinate a suitable time for the Head of College (or delegated senior staff member) to conduct an observation and/or assessment of the student within their current educational setting.

This familiarisation process is designed to provide a holistic understanding of the student’s learning profile within a familiar environment. Where appropriate, it may also involve consultation with relevant teaching staff and support personnel.

The information gathered through this process assists the College in determining whether we are able to appropriately meet the student’s needs and support their successful transition into our learning environment.

Should a vacancy be available or pending, the Registrar will coordinate a suitable time for the Head of College to meet with and interview the family.

This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the student’s educational needs, and learning profile, and to ensure alignment between family expectations and the College’s capacity to provide appropriate support.

The decision to offer enrolment rests solely with the Principal.

Please note that all offers of enrolment are made on the basis of full and accurate disclosure of any information relevant to a student’s educational, behavioural, wellbeing, or support needs. The College reserves the right, at its discretion, to decline or defer an application for enrolment where relevant information has been withheld or where parents or guardians have failed to disclose known specific educational needs or circumstances pertaining to their child.

Failure to provide complete and accurate information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of enrolment or the cancellation of enrolment after the student has commenced at the College.

For an offer of enrolment to remain valid, the following requirements must be met by the specified due date (typically within seven days of the offer being issued):

• written acceptance of the offer of enrolment; and
• payment of all applicable enrolment fees and associated charges.

Failure to accept the offer and submit the required payments within the stipulated timeframe may result in the offer lapsing. In such circumstances, the College reserves the right to offer the position to another student on the waiting list.

Once the Enrolment Contract has been signed by both parties, a shared commitment is formed to adhere to and uphold the terms and conditions outlined within the agreement.

We look forward to receiving your enrolment application and to the opportunity of partnering with your family in supporting your child’s educational journey.