QUEENSLAND teachers will receive expanded specialist training to better support students living with disability and diverse learning needs under a new Crisafulli Government initiative.
The program, a key election commitment, will provide professional learning opportunities for an additional 200 teachers each year between 2026 and 2028, helping educators build skills and confidence in managing individual learning requirements in the classroom.
The initiative forms part of the State Government’s $221 million More Teachers, Better Education plan, which aims to address workforce shortages, strengthen classroom support and improve student outcomes across Queensland.
Under the program, the Department of Education will partner with universities to offer teachers access to postgraduate qualifications and specialist training, including Graduate Certificates in Autism Studies, Graduate Certificates in Special Education and a Microcredential in Inclusive Education Essentials.
More than $2.5 million will be invested over the next 12 months to help schools release teachers from classroom duties while they undertake the training.
Education and the Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the initiative would equip teachers with practical skills and recognised qualifications to better support students with diverse learning needs.
“This was a key election commitment from the Crisafulli Government and we’re delivering what we promised,” Mr Langbroek said.
“Our dedicated classroom teachers across Queensland do a remarkable job and we’re supporting them with more practical and targeted training to support all students.
“By training more teachers in disability support practices, we will see schools become better placed to deliver strong outcomes for every student.
“Queensland students with a disability deserve the same opportunities as every other child to learn, improve and succeed.”
Mr Langbroek said the additional training would help ensure schools are better equipped to provide inclusive learning environments while supporting teachers to meet the growing complexity of classroom needs.
The Government said the initiative builds on broader efforts to strengthen Queensland’s teaching workforce, with more than 1000 additional teachers employed in state schools during its first year in office.
The program is expected to begin next year, with participating teachers gaining access to specialist qualifications.
