Inclusive Education News

World Autism Awareness Day 

April  is World Autism Awareness month.  We affirm all the students and families in our Marian Community and continue to provide care and support for them all year round.

World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2, every year to make people understand and accept people with autism, foster worldwide support, and inspire people. It is a day that spread kindness and autism awareness.

The UN Secretary-General's message for 2021 is as follows: As we work together to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, one key goal must be to build a more inclusive and accessible world that recognizes the contributions of all people, including persons with disabilities.

The crisis has created new obstacles and challenges. But efforts to reignite the global economy offer an opportunity to reimagine the workplace to make diversity, inclusion, and equity a reality. Recovery is also a chance to rethink our systems of education and training to ensure that persons with autism are afforded opportunities for realizing their potential.

Pathways to Tertiary

Starting this week the National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program is facilitating an online Pathways to Tertiary series for students with disability who are transitioning out of secondary education into tertiary education. The series will run over multiple weeks with speakers from University, TAFE, the NDCO Program, and other industry experts, with the aim to assist students to develop knowledge and skills to support a smooth transition into tertiary education. The series will comprise a number of online Q&A sessions, resources and live events with details as follows:

When: 28 April to 19 May 2021

Time: Varied times depending on session

Where: Online

This free event is open to ALL secondary education students with disability and/or chronic health condition throughout Australia. There are also specifically tailored sessions for parents/guardians and educators.

Registrations are now open, so be sure to register online to save your place. Please also share with those who may be interested in attending.

For more information, please contact Audrey Housbey AHousbey@verto.org.au