Through mandatory recognition (Disability Discrimination Act, 1992) of previously segregated individuals in our education system, the government, which acts on behalf of the people , publicly proclaimed inclusion for all. When disabled, disadvantaged or learning disabled children are integrated into the mainstream school environment, a more realistic version of community is subscribed to. Consequently, the more we are confronted with difference, the more we are able to accept and embrace it. As a community, we tangibly proclaim our values ​​in the form of laws and policies. Additionally, the public education system reflects what we, as a community, value, while embodying our hope for the future. Education Queensland's (EQ) Statement on Inclusive Education (2005) clearly expresses a commitment to quality teaching and learning that actively enables the immediate and long-term success of young people, whatever their circumstances. the circumstances. Based on a model of social justice and equity, inclusion in schools presents itself as a distinct promotion of social change. Perceptions that previously marginalized people were worthless are now challenged, as we are encouraged to recognize each unique individual, in direct opposition to the stereotype. The status quo is changing, as are our ideals and attitudes to adapt to this change. The belief that every child deserves to succeed, constantly reiterated by Ashman and Elkins (2009), regardless of their physical, mental or environmental circumstances, means that schools are an integral part of education. Members of the community network must request and accept different levels of support. EQ (2005) suggests that inclusive education is about "building communities that value, celebrate and respond...... middle of paper ...... Whurr Publishers Ltd. Retrieved March 7, 2010 from [email protected] Education. (2005). Declaration on inclusive education. Retrieved March 7, 2010 from http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/learning/docs/includedstatement2005.pdf Zundans, L. (2006). Politics and its impact on inclusion in Australia. The AustralianTeacher Education Association conference was held at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, 5-8 July 2006. Retrieved 8 March 2010 from Informit. Further resources/BibliographyAustralian Human Rights Commission. (2010). DDA Guide: Getting an Education. Retrieved March 7, 2010, from http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/dda_guide/getting_/getting_.htmlErwin, J. (2004). The Classroom of Choice: Give students what they need and get what you want. Alexandria, USA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.