Tuesday, 2 June 2026


Constituency questions

Lowan electorate


Emma KEALY

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Lowan electorate

 Emma KEALY (Lowan) (15:27): (1650) My question is to the Minister for Education. Seven-year-old Jack Mattschoss lives in Kaniva. Jack has a disability, is non-verbal and started prep this year at Horsham Special School. Jack is a great kid and is fortunate to be supported by a kind, loving and caring family. Currently there is no direct school transport available from Kaniva to Horsham for special school students. That means Jack’s day starts by leaving for school at 7 am, with his parents driving to Goroke to meet a taxi to join other students going to Horsham Special School. It is a 2-hour journey, which he repeats at the end of the day. 7 am to 5 pm for a prep student is a lot. The impact has been significant. Jack is now displaying school refusal behaviours and has attended school only once in recent weeks. Jack is not alone. Two other students currently travel from Kaniva to Horsham Special School, with another expected to commence next year. When will special school students in Kaniva be able to access a direct school bus service to Horsham?