PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Keynotes

Concurrent Sessions

DAY 1
Thursday 30 May

8:00

Conference Welcome & Opening

8:40

Alastair McEwin AM

Keynote Address:
“Inclusive education: what did we learn from the Disability Royal Commission?”

9:25

Sam Brain

Reflection and Commentary

9:35

Morning Tea

9:55

Scott Avery

“Current developments in the implementation of the recommendation from the Disability Royal Commission: How can Indigenous cultural knowledge shape the future of inclusive education?”

10:40

Concurrent Invitational/Deep Dive 1 

Kerrie Ekinsmyth, Deb Parker
Beyond the rhetoric of ‘capability’ in workforce reform

Sue Trimble, Raylene Gellar, Hagar Nadjamerrek, Awhina Matthews
Our school journey to a place of wellbeing and inclusion

Nancy Bonfiglio-Pavisich
Peer Mentoring: A pathway to inclusivity, engagement and wellbeing

Sam Brain
Inclusion from the outset: challenges and strategies for inclusive early learning in Australia

Tagai State College, Jennifer Payne
Inclusive Learning Environments through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

11:25

Lunch

12:25

Linda Graham & Haley Tancredi

“Accessible Assessment and Accessible Pedagogies™: improving experiences and outcomes for both students and teachers”

13:10

Lyn Sharratt & Maryanne Gosling

“FACES of Inclusion: Identifying a Different Brilliant”

13:55

Afternoon Tea

14:15

Concurrent Invitational/Deep Dive 2

Carolyn Blanden, Nick Lovering
Leveraging partnerships and networks to benefit students and staff

Michelle Andrews Luke
Listening Matters: A Framework for Listening to Children in Educational Settings

Jennifer Sze
"I hate maths but I love Singapore maths." A primary teacher's Case Study of supporting Year 7 students with learning difficulties

Carol Putica
Linking a whole school approach to wellbeing and how it promotes inclusive learning environments

Scott Avery
What would you like to say matters in implementing the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission on inclusive education?

15:05

Tim Lewis

“Addressing Discipline and Behavioural Concerns through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Lessons Learned Through 25 Years of Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports Implementation”

15:50

Day 1 Reflection and Close


DAY 2
Friday 31 May

8:00

Conference Welcome & Opening

8:20

Scott B. Harris

“CRASHING INTO POTENTIAL: Giving teachers and students the tools to overcome adversity”

Featuring John Hattie

8:50

Kristen Douglas

“Supporting the leaders to lead: Why support for school leaders is critical for community recovery and healing”

9:35

Morning Tea

9:55

Concurrent Invitational/Deep Dive 3

Haley Tancredi, Linda Graham
Foundational knowledge for inclusive practice

Carolyn Edwards
Establishing an approach to inclusive education in a new school

Scott B. Harris
CRASHING INTO POTENTIAL: A deep dive

Amanda Gibson
Leading and implementing inclusive education – a practical example of transforming research and policy to whole school inclusive classroom practice by addressing attitudinal and knowledge barriers

Annalea McCurry, Cynthia Page, Tasha Roe
Inclusive Learning Environments through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

10:45

Spotlight and Panel Session

“The national inclusive education policy environment: Royal Commission responses, strategies and green shoots enhancing wellbeing and ensuring inclusion”

Frank Oberklaid, Danny Pinchas, Tracy Woodroffe

Facilitated by Todd Macbeth

12:00

Lunch

13:00

Lisa McKay-Brown

“We have a Tier 1 problem: reframing responses to school attendance”

13:45

Suzanne Carrington - now being presented by Nerida Spina

“Transformative Leadership for Inclusion and Equity”

14:30

Day 2 Reflection and Conference Close

Please note that speakers and session times within this program are subject to change without notice. If you have any comments or questions directly to the program, please contact:
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