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Independent Office for School Dispute Resolution

This office helps resolve escalated complex disputes involving students and their Victorian government school.

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About us

  • The IOSDR is independent, impartial and free.
  • The Chair and Deputy Chairs are appointed by the Minister for Education.
  • The IOSDR operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Secretary of the Department of Education.
  • The IOSDR delivers professional learning programs and may make recommendations for system improvements in the education community.

Information for parents and carers

The Office exists to support you in resolving complex, ongoing issues between you and your child’s government school.

Information for principals

Learn more about the role of IOSDR and how to build individual and workplace capability in your school.

Who we are

Learn about the people who work in the Independent Office for School Dispute Resolution.

Our purpose and approach to conflict resolution

Understand the alternative dispute resolution approach (ADR) practiced by the IOSDR.

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