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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.

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.

Education

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.

Awards

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.

Education

‘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 […]

News

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 […]

News

Autism resources from Sesame Workshop

by Kymberly MartinMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Content includes books, videos and development tools.

Education

Minda helping teenagers transition from secondary school

by Kymberly MartinApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

School leavers program and workshop to help build life skills.

News

SA to trial autism assessment in schools

by Kymberly MartinApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024

An Australian first autism assessment program for school students.

Employment

Arriba Group appoints ambassador

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 28, 2024

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

Education

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.