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Category: Education

Posted inEducation

World-first teaching tool for students with disability

by Kymberly MartinNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023

A new teaching resource developed to improve literacy and numeracy lessons for students with disability and complex needs has won a NSW Premier’s Award. The innovative Assessment for Complex Learners […]

Posted inEducation

Raising awareness of Development Language Disorder       

by Kymberly MartinOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common disability that affects many people, making it difficult for them to understand and use language, with a recent Australian prevalence study […]

Posted inEducation

University students with disability confronted by workplace discrimination

by Kymberly MartinSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023

University students with disabilities routinely face discrimination while on work placement, leading to some dropping out or switching career pathways, according to an Australian-first research study. The Deakin University study […]

Posted inCommunity News

Aspect Central Coast Senior College opens new facilities  

by Kymberly MartinAugust 2, 2023August 7, 2023

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has opened new facilities at its Central Coast Senior College in Terrigal, on the NSW Central Coast. The school has refurbished all existing classrooms and added […]

Posted inEducation

Magic table for all abilities  

by Kymberly MartinJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

A cutting-edge light projection system has been unveiled at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, in Sydney. Called the Tovertafel, or magic table, it brings interactive games and puzzles to life […]

Posted inCommunity News

Cockburn Council implements Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

by Kymberly MartinJune 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Cockburn City Council in Western Australia has adopted its 2023-2028 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), that includes the expansion of the city’s current employment and training pathways for people […]

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Occupational Therapy Workforce Development Project wants your input  

by Kymberly MartinJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is investing in a Workforce Development Project to address the significant workforce challenges facing the occupational therapy profession. The project will deliver a plan focused on […]

Posted inEducation

First on-campus autism centre opens in Victoria   

by Kymberly MartinJune 14, 2023June 13, 2023

Australia’s first on-campus community centre for autistic adults has opened, following a collaboration between Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and Victoria University (VU). The new centre offers services for autistic adults […]

Posted inConferences

Turia Pitt delivering keynote at OT Conference  

by Kymberly MartinMay 23, 2023May 31, 2023

Humanitarian Turia Pitt will deliver the opening keynote at Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference & Exhibition on June 21-23. Pitt, who suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body […]

Posted inEducation

Occupational Therapy Australia introduces leadership program

by Kymberly MartinApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023

Occupational Therapy Australia has launched its inaugural Leadership Program developed in collaboration with leadership experts and leading occupational therapists. OTA’s Leadership Program is for OTs looking to take the next […]

Posted inEducation

Free occupational therapy student career webinar

by Kymberly MartinMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Occupational Therapy Australia is introducing a new Student Career Webinar Series, developed by occupational therapists for final year OT students. Following forums in 2021 and 2022, innovations have been made […]

Posted inCommunity Affairs

Early Years Strategy taking shape  

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023

A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]

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