External Therapeutic Provider Access

There new procedures set for 2024 concerning the involvement of user-paid (parent/NDIS) external therapeutic providers during school hours within Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) schools.

The Fact Sheets, available via the TCE Website here, detail the new expectations, considerations and processes related to the delivery of services by external therapeutic providers during school time. It's important to note that this process applies to all systemic Catholic Schools and Colleges overseen by the Townsville Catholic Education Office. However, it excludes services provided directly by Townsville Catholic Education or the Department of Education, as explicitly outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement 2023-2025 Special Education Services and Dual Enrolment (MOA). This also excludes services provided through the Specialist Disability Support in Schools (SDSS) program.

If you require any further information, please contact Laura King - lking6@stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au