In a recent article from ABC News titled Calls for inclusivity to find a place for children with disabilities in mainstream schools, Dr Glenys Mann highlights the ongoing challenges and inadequacies of Australia’s dual education system. Dr Mann argues that the coexistence of mainstream and special schools contradicts both research and Australia’s obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). She emphasises the harmful effects of segregated schooling on students with disabilities and advocates for a fully inclusive education system. Dr Mann also points out that many parents feel forced to choose special schools due to insufficient support in mainstream schools, but she stresses that this choice perpetuates segregation and limits future opportunities for these students.