South Australian universities to boost disability and inclusion studies

Announcements 06-Oct-2023

A two-year research project will run to assess the impact of incorporating further learning on autism and sensory needs on the ability of teachers to plan for and manage diverse classrooms.

The University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Tabor College will incorporate an inclusive education curriculum developed by AutismCRC, while Flinders University, which already delivers Inclusive and Specialised Education degrees, will incorporate the latest research findings from the research project.

This initiative with universities builds on the $28.8 million commitment by the Malinauskas Labor Government to fund access to an Autism Inclusion Teacher in every public primary school.

From Semester 2 2024, students from each university will also participate in the practical autism training developed by Positive Partnerships, which is already being undertaken by South Australia’s Autism Inclusion Teachers.

Schools across South Australia are set to benefit from increased learning on disability and inclusion with pre-service teachers from each university going on to work in the public, independent and Catholic school sectors.