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We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.
Articles
Believing in a new age of autism support
Diagnosed with autism later in life, Kory Sherland turned lived experience into her life’s work supporting people on the autism spectrum.
How do we understand autism?
It’s estimated that one in 54 Australians live with autism. How can we better understand the needs of individuals in personal and professional settings?
How schools can meet the autism challenge
As the number of students with an autism diagnosis climbs rapidly, schools are struggling to meet the challenge of supporting students who exhibit a variety of skills and needs.