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Aspect opens new autism school in Sydney

by daniellekMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025

A new purpose-built, autism-specific primary school in Sydney’s growing north-west promises a tailored learning environment for students on the spectrum. The Aspect Hills Shire School will cater for up to […]

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Education

New course in beach accessibility

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

A new micro-credential in beach accessibility aims to create safe and inclusive beach experiences for people with disability. CQUniversity’s U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility micro-credential is the first of its kind, and provides […]

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Employment

STEPS launches new programs around Aus

by daniellekFebruary 11, 2025February 12, 2025

STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]

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Education

Giving Deaf students a voice in higher ed

by daniellekFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]

Amy Roland, a young woman with brown hair and pale skin, in two scenarios in a composite image. In one half she is wearing a lab coat in a lab, and in the other, she is wearing a brown top and smiling at the camera.

Awards

Inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship recipients announced

by daniellekDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

Two students from RMIT University have been announced as the winners of the inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship. Amy Roland and Jamie Pozdeeva each received a scholarship, valued at $10,000, […]

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Education

Graduation season kicks off at The Shepherd Centre

by daniellekNovember 12, 2024November 14, 2024

Seven Deaf children, aged 5-6 years old, will be graduating from The Shepherd Centre‘s early intervention program and getting ready for their next adventure – big school. Their graduation showcase […]

The 2024 Variety scholarship recipients: a group of young boys and girls standing on a stage in front of a projector screen. They are all holding certificates.

Awards

Variety Heart Scholarships open

by daniellekNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Talented and gifted kids can now apply for up to $4000 in funding through the Variety Heart Scholarships. The funding can be used to pay for annual tuition, travel, fees […]

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Education

‘Accidental’ TV star Andrew Radford propagates a new career

by daniellekOctober 29, 2024October 30, 2024

A Batehaven man who starred in ABC’s hit TV show The Assembly credits TAFE NSW with giving him the skills – and learning support – to earn two qualifications. Andrew […]

News

Researcher receives Fellowship

by Kymberly MartinMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Head of autism research at Telethon Kids Institute, Andrew Whitehouse, has been inducted as a Fellow to the International Society for Autism Research, (INSAR) just the fourth Australian to receive […]