We are the SA4I Student Alliance 4 Inclusion, a student led and run organisation that is committed to seeing the right to an inclusive education realised for every student, including students with disability. Our aim is to advocate for a more inclusive education system, and a more inclusive world more generally. We are committed to the human right to inclusive education and are guided by the rights and principles set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
Co-founders and co-convenors
Laura Panetta
My name is Laura Panetta, I am 17 years old and I’ve always been really passionate about the rights of people with disability. My younger brother has Down Syndrome, so access to an inclusive education has always been something I’ve believed is essential to improve, to ensure realisation of the rights guaranteed to students with disability under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. I’ve lived most of my life watching other peers with disability having to fight within the system for there needs to be met, and I think it’s time we recognise and welcome students with disabilities in the classroom and school community and realise their right to an inclusive education. I believe student voice is important in education, so I think that, by listening to the feedback and the voices of students, our education systems can facilitate high quality, meaningful, accessible and inclusive education for every student.
Ruby Habib
My name is Ruby Habib, I am 17 years old and was born with a physical disability (congenital upper limb loss.) Currently in year 12, I have been progressing through the WA education system for over a decade and have experienced first-hand the positives and negatives of WA schooling. In my personal experience, I have faced many barriers regarding inclusion at school and have spent a lot of my childhood advocating for myself and my needs. I believe that everyone deserves a valuable and enjoyable school experience from kindergarten all the way through to year 12 and beyond.
student Advisory Committee
Our Student Advisory Committee brings together a diverse group of students who are passionate about inclusive education for all. The Committee ensures that student voices and lived experiences are at the heart of our work, offering advice on policies, priorities and initiatives that support genuine inclusion in schools. By centring students’ perspectives, the Committee plays a vital role in shaping more equitable, accessible and inclusive education environments for all.
Membership of acie
SA4I is a proud member of the Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education (ACIE) and endorses the ACIE Roadmap for achieving achieving inclusive education in Australia .
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