Niddrie Autistic School in Melbourne is set to expand beyond Year 3 to meet growing demand from families seeking education tailored to autistic students. All three outlets report that the school’s expansion reflects increasing interest in options outside mainstream schooling. The coverage describes a growing cohort of parents who believe traditional school settings do not adequately support their children’s learning and needs, prompting them to look for specialist environments. The expansion plan involves extending the school’s offering past Year 3, though the articles provide limited detail on the timeline and the specific grades that will follow. Together, the reports frame the growth of Niddrie Autistic School as part of a broader shift in education choices, where more families are prioritizing specialist support and individualized approaches. While the articles focus on parental demand and the school’s planned extension, they do not significantly diverge in emphasis, presenting the expansion as a response to the number of families turning to the school for an alternative to mainstream settings.