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Category: Education

Wendy Daley, an older woman with white hair in a black shirt, gestures towards a sign behind her that says 'be whatever you want to be'. She is smiling brightly.
Posted inEducation

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.
Posted inAwards

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, […]

A group of young children, most in royal blue graduation robes. They are all very young.
Posted inEducation

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.
Posted inAwards

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 […]

Andrew Radford, a beaming young man in a striped shirt, sits next to a garden bed holding veggies and flowers.
Posted inEducation

‘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 […]

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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 […]

Posted inNews

Autism resources from Sesame Workshop   

by Kymberly MartinMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Content includes books, videos and development tools.

Posted inEducation

Minda helping teenagers transition from secondary school    

by Kymberly MartinApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

School leavers program and workshop to help build life skills.

Posted inNews

SA to trial autism assessment in schools  

by Kymberly MartinApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024

An Australian first autism assessment program for school students.

Posted inEmployment

Arriba Group appoints ambassador

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 28, 2024

Arriba Group appoints disability advocate Dr Dinesh Palipana to help support disability employment opportunities.

Posted inEducation

Findings from robotics therapy autism project  

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Findings from a project that studied the effects of a LEGO Robotics therapy program on high-school autistic students will be discussed at Adelaide University.

Posted inEducation

Back to school tips for children with disability  

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

It’s an important start to the year with the return to the classroom, and for children with disability it requires planning.

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