Hunter River Community School

Hunter River Community School is a specialised K-12 School for Specific Purposes (SSP) in the Maitland area, catering for the complex needs of 67 students with moderate to severe intellectual disability. All students at Hunter River Community School are supported by a highly skilled and qualified staff that have deep knowledge of curriculum differentiation, complex health care needs, trauma informed practise and mental health conditions and/or behavioural support needs. All school programs are underpinned by collaboratively developed Personalised Learning and Support Plans. The school has a strong focus on augmentative communication, technology and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). Hunter River Community School shares expertise and builds the capability of staff in school across the Hunter network through regular networking opportunities.