The 2026 Disability Inclusion Profile: How Your PBS Practitioner Supports Your Child’s School Meeting

The start of the 2026 school year marks a new era for inclusive education in Victoria. With the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) now fully rolled out across all Melbourne Government schools, the way your child receives funding for classroom adjustments has changed.

At Gibelli Positive Pathways, we are seeing a common question from parents in Melbourne’s North and West: "Can my PBS practitioner attend the profile meeting?"

The answer is yes—and their presence is often the key to a successful outcome.

What is the Disability Inclusion Profile?

Unlike the old medical-model funding (PSD), the DIP is strengths-based. It focuses on what a student can do and what "functional adjustments" they need to participate in school life. This includes everything from sensory tools in the library to social scripting on the playground.

Why Your PBS Practitioner Should Be Involved

A Disability Inclusion Profile meeting involves a Facilitator, the school, and the family. Here is how your Gibelli practitioner adds value:

Translating Behaviour into Support: We help the school understand that a "meltdown" is often a sensory or communication breakdown. We provide the clinical evidence for the specific Tier 3 funding adjustments your child requires.
Evidence Alignment: The DIP requires high-quality documentation. We ensure your Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) and PBS Plan speak the same "language" as the Department of Education’s criteria.
Consistency Across Settings: By attending the meeting, we ensure that the regulation strategies used at home are mirrored in the classroom, reducing student burnout.

Partnering for Term 1 Success

Whether your child is attending a new school in Kalkallo or transitioning to secondary school in Sunbury, the DIP is the most important meeting of the year.

If you have a profile meeting scheduled for Term 1, contact our team today. We can review your current reports or attend the meeting via telehealth or in-person to advocate for the supports your child deserves.

Ensure Your Child’s School Support is Locked In

Is your school scheduling a Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) meeting for Term 1? Don’t walk into the room alone. Our practitioners specialize in translating clinical data into classroom success. Let’s build a profile that truly reflects your child’s needs.

Submit a School Support Referral Available for families across Melbourne’s North & West.