Inclusive Learning Conference 2016
Supporting Successful Engagement in Education and Vocational Preparation
Friday 10 June 2016
Monash University Peninsula, Campus McMahons Rd, Frankston
Keynote: Jeanette Purkis
Believe in the potential
Jeanette Purkis is an author, public speaker, public servant and autism self-advocate. In between writing books and working for the Australian Public Service in Canberra, Jeanette frequently gives talks about living well with Autism and mental illness including the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2015, Aspect Autism in Education Conference 2014, TEDx Canberra and more recently in Melbourne when Temple Grandin came to speak. She hosts her own internet radio show, facilitates a women’s support group and is an ambassador for a number of Autism organisations. She also featured in the ABC documentary Alone in a Crowded Room.
Target: Professional’s with an interest in learning and education for people with disability aged 14 years and over with complex learning needs
- Stream One: Inclusive practice in education
- Steam Two: Mentoring and vocational preparation
- Early Bird $100
- Late registration $150
- Stalls $50
Early Bird Participant and Stall Registrations now open
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ndco-program-6834195823
Important dates
- Call for Presentation Papers Open 23 November 2015
- Early Bird Registrations Open 1 February 2016
- Call for Presentation Papers Close 22 February 2016
- Early Bird Registrations Close 25 April 2016
Registrations Close 30 May 2016
For further information about the Inclusive Learning Conference 2016
Webinar: Supporting Tertiary Students with Disabilities
ADCET in partnership with The National Centre for Vocational Education Research is excited to bring you a webinar showcasing the finding from a recently released research project ‘Supporting tertiary students with disabilities: Exploring the use of individualised and institution-level approaches in practice’.
This webinar will be presented by two of the researchers, Dr Annie Venville and Professor Ellie Fossey is to be held Thursday 10 March, 1pm – 2pm AEDT.
Research aim: To improve understanding of the range and impact of individual reasonable adjustments and institution level learning supports on the learning experience for tertiary students experiencing disability or ongoing ill-health.
This study investigated the provision of supports for students with disabilities in tertiary education from the viewpoints of three key stakeholder groups: i) tertiary students experiencing disability or ongoing ill-health; ii) specialist disability service staff; and iii) teaching staff with course or curriculum leadership roles.
Key findings
- Supporting students with disabilities to participate in tertiary education is a complex process in practice. This process includes identifying, negotiating and implementing learning supports, and involves engaging multiple people (students, teachers & disability staff).
- Many types of individualised reasonable adjustments were identified, reflecting diversity in the students’ needs, but also the learning tasks, assessments and learning environments for which the adjustments are intended.
- Students and staff define the effectiveness of learning supports in different ways. Some adjustments described as useful by students in this study (e.g., extended time to complete assignments) are typically also available as institution-level learning supports for all students.
The Webinar will focus on the following implications for practice
- The provision of institution-level learning supports may be made more visible so as to foster learning environments that are inclusive of tertiary students with disability.
- The provision of relevant and effective reasonable adjustments for individual students could be enhanced with greater emphasis on collaboration among the parties involved, with the student at the centre.
- Enhancing student awareness of available learning supports and increasing transparency about the nature and types of disability support available could reduce the variability in tertiary student experiences of learning support.
More information available here.
To register for this webinar click here
Caring Connections
- Why do kids behave the way they do?
- What discipline strategies really work?
- They have been through so much…what will
- help them feel secure and safe??
- What about resilience? How can we help our
- children handle the tough stuff in life?
If you are a relative, grandparent or friend sharing
your home with children who can’t live with their
parents – for whatever reason….this is for you.
Caring Connections is a program for all Kinship Carers.
To download the Fact Sheet, please click here.
For information on how to register, please click here.
Circle of Security
This program is a relationship-based parenting program run over 8 sessions in Cranbourne, commencing Thursday 3 March 2016.
Fully funded, there is no cost for participants.
To download the flyer, please click here.
Registration for the program can be made by calling Mary Tresize-Brown on 9794 6921
Inclusive Learning Conference 2016
Save the Date: Friday 10 June 2016
Monash University, Peninsula, Campus McMahons Rd, Frankston
Target: Professionals with an interest in learning and education for people with disability aged 14 years and over with complex learning needs.
Important dates
Call for Presentation Papers Open 23 November 2015
Early Bird Registrations Open 1 February 2016
Call for Presentation Papers Close 22 February 2016
Early Bird Registrations Close 25 April 2016
Registrations Close 30 May 2016
Call for presentation papers
Practitioners are encouraged to submit a short paper outlining a presentation to share experience and knowledge of inclusive practices that lead to positive outcomes within a classroom or vocational training environment.
Lightning presentations will be a 10 minute stand up and talk demonstration on a specific targeted topic and allow 5 minutes for questions.
Workshops or general presentations will be 40 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions.
Examples include:
- Incorporating diversity within a classroom;
- Modification of programs, course material, activities, assignments and exams;
- Strategies and activities that enhance opportunities for student self realisation, self knowledge, autonomy, self advocacy and self efficacy;
- Case studies of best practice in vocational preparation and vocational training;
- Mentoring programs in education, VET and employment.
The Conference organisers particularly invite participation from:
- Secondary Teachers/ Teacher Aides/ School Leaders;
- Education Consultants;
- Education sectors – government/ non government (Senior managers/ Principals, leaders and all educators);
- Therapists/ Counsellors;
- Researchers and academics; and
- Tertiary Educators (RTO/TAFE/University) and students.
Download presentation submission form
For further information about the Inclusive Learning Conference 2016
Sally Bailey National Disability Coordination Officer sbailey@skillsplus.com.au (03) 9784 0400
Young Parents Education Program (YPEP) 2017
This program offers young people who are pregnant or parenting:
- Adult learning environment
- Child-friendly – infants in the classroom and/or quality and accessible childcare
- Flexible delivery of curriculum – not time limited
- Intensive parent support education and pastoral care
- Literacy education for parents and infants
- Multiple entry and exit points – rolling entry and exit
- Accessible via public transport
The YPEP is located in Cranbourne and students are welcome from within the South East Region (Casey, Cardinia, City of Greater Dandenong). Enrolment is via interview.
Further information about the program development is available from Mary Tresize-Brown, YPEP Coordinator on 9794 6921.
To download the flyer, please click here.
Guiding the Training Seeker
SELLEN has developed a program and resources to aid with the capacity building of training seekers to assist them in making more informed decisions when it comes to training courses and training providers. There are a range of resources in the Resource Vault freely available to assist case workers and teachers with clients/students that are seeking quality training options.
Young Parents VCAL Program
The Young Parents Education Program reconnects young parents to access VCAL in a supportive and flexible environment.
A holistic approach means babies are in class with their parents whilst studying VCAL and learning great parenting tips from experts within the community.
The Young Parents Program means the young person can:
- complete Foundation/Intermediate/Senior VCAL studies to develop skills in areas of interest to them
- obtain direct experience in business & industry, developing skills and attitudes required in the workplace
- develop Literacy and Numeracy skills
- complete a nationally accredited Cert II in Business Administration
- successfully complete VCAL and a pathway to an apprenticeship, traineeship, employment or further studies
- learn about early parenting
- join in early childhood workshops
Places are limited to a maximum of 16 young parents in total and entry is via interview.
Contact: Kathie Jacobs on 0410 490 007
Venue: Cranbourne Secondary College, Stawell St. Cranbourne
Session Times: Mon, Thurs & Fri 9:30 – 2:30
To download the flyer, please click HERE
