Our consultants can provide support with communication, sensory processing, self-regulation, literacy, motor skills, and behaviour, with opportunities for student observation, collaborative planning, and follow-up support. Services outcomes may incude:

• Evidence-informed support: Tailored strategies in best practices in inclusive education.
• Transdisciplinary expertise: Professional guidance from consultants with background in speech pathology, occupational therapy, teaching, or early childhood education, with specialised experience supporting autistic students.
• Individualised recommendations: Flexible and structured support meeting the unique needs of your school and students.
• Collaborative partnership: Co-creating effective outcomes for schools and families.

Depending on the student’s needs and the school’s circumstances, the School Advisory Service may include:

• An optional on-site observation of the student by an AQ consultant.
• A consultancy meeting involving AQ, parents/carers, educators, and other key stakeholders.
• A written record of the consultancy meeting, including relevant recommendations and strategies.
• A progress check-in email approximately 6–8 weeks after the meeting.
• Ongoing phone and email support as needed.
• Follow-up support may be available within the calendar year where further assistance is needed. Follow-up meetings may be held face-to-face or online, depending on the needs of the student and school, and AQ’s availability.

Learn more about the role of this service and the relationship between schools, families, and the NDIS in this video here.

Schools can request this fully-funded service for eligible students by completing a unique online request form (more information below). Before submitting a request, schools should discuss the proposed service with the student’s parent/carer.

The student must be enrolled in a Queensland state, Catholic, or independent school and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

• Existing students: Recorded in the school’s most recent Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with Disability submission as receiving Supplementary, Substantial, or Extensive adjustments.
• New students (including Prep): Have evidence of a diagnosed disability, with the school confirming by the end of Term 1 that the adjustments provided are consistent with the Supplementary, Substantial, or Extensive descriptors in the NCCD guidelines.
• New students requiring urgent support: Have a diagnosed disability and documented ongoing complex needs, and require immediate support to access and participate in learning and/or attend school safely.

To submit a School Advisory Service request:

1. Access your school’s unique webform link: This link has been emailed to all Queensland schools and is pre-populated with your school’s details (please be sure to check your principal@xxx inbox, including junk and clutter folders).
2. Complete the online request form: Submit a separate form for each eligible student. You can use the same unique link for multiple students.
3. Receive confirmation: You will receive an email confirming your submission. An AQ consultant will then contact your school to arrange the service.
4. For follow up support, schools must submit an online follow-up request. 

Can’t find your school’s unique link? Contact us.

Please note: While we aim to accommodate all requests, demand may exceed available capacity. Where this occurs, requests will be prioritised based on eligibility, urgency, and previous support provided. We are unable to process late applications or applications submitted under an incorrect region.

Please note: the School Advisory Visits regional itinerary for 2026 has concluded. The 2027 itinerary has not yet been finalised. Please contact us for supports and check back here soon for updates on the upcoming regional visits.