AUSTRALIAN

INCLUSIVE SCHOOLING

CONFERENCE

BRISBANE

12-13 March 2020

The Conference

Two Days of Inspiring Presentations

12 & 13 March 2020

8:30 am

The Illume Learning Australian Inclusive Schooling Conference is an unmissable opportunity for those with an interest in and passion for inclusive education. The conference will inform, inspire, challenge and empower delegates to deepen their commitment to an inclusive education for students with disabilities.

The event will bring together Australian and international leaders in the field of inclusive education to share informative and engaging presentations on the philosophy, research and practice of inclusive education. The conference will showcase current research, innovative approaches and strategies to include and engage students with disabilities.

About Illume Learning

Illume Learning was established in 2015 by experienced and dedicated professionals in the fields of disability and education in Australia.

Illume Learning provides dynamic training, engaging resources and customised consultancy services to both educators and parents. The team at Illume Learning are passionate about ensuring that students with diverse learning needs reach their potential and welcome the opportunity to work together to ensure this becomes a reality.

Illume Learning has proven to be a leader in providing high quality professional development opportunities for educators across Australia and the Inclusive Schooling Conference will stand at the forefront of our professional development program for 2020.

Participants

200

Sessions

30

Exhibitors

20

Speakers

20

Speakers

The Australian Inclusive Schooling Conference will comprise of two full days of keynote and concurrent sessions featuring over 20 nationally and internationally acclaimed speakers, including an exclusive Australian appearance from the renowned Dr Paula Kluth.

Dr Kathy Cologon

Dr. Kathy Cologon is a Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education at the Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University.

With extensive experience in the field prior to commencing her work in academia, followed by a decade of educating teachers for inclusion, and ongoing research engagement with children, families, teachers and allied professionals, Kathy has a depth and breadth of understanding of the many facets of inclusive education.

Her book Inclusive Education in the Early Years: Right from the start, which was commissioned by Oxford University Press, has become a core component of undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education for inclusion across Australia and internationally. Kathy has published more than 30 papers and chapters to date, addressing many different aspects of inclusion.

Kathy’s current research includes an ARC funded longitudinal study investigating factors contributing to disruptive behavior, a national evaluation of inclusion support, and research on child, family and teacher perspectives on and experiences of inclusion and exclusion and factors that facilitate successful inclusion.

Associate Professor Bob Jackson

Associate Professor Bob Jackson started in disability in the 1970s working as a psychologist, institution superintendent, service manager and Regional Director with the WA Government Disability Services.

From 1990 to 2003 he was at Edith Cowan University in the Centre for Disability Research and Development, where he was Director from 1998 and Associate Professor of Education from 2000.

From 1995, Professor Jackson has been closely involved with school inclusion, advising families, teachers, schools and education systems on the rationale and practicalities of inclusion. Dr Jackson was contracted by the Federal Government to review disability discrimination in education in Australia and other countries and has worked with senior staff in education departments around Australia on implementing inclusion. He continues to regularly present on inclusion to workshops for families, school administrators and teaching staff as well as conduct research projects on disability issues.

Yenn (formerly Jeanette) Purkis is an autistic author and advocate.

Yenn has six published books on elements of autism including two on resilience for parents of autistic kids. They have given many keynote presentations, including for TEDx Canberra and are on several advisory boards and committees. Yenn has had a number of media engagements including the ABC documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn was the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year and has a number of other awards for community leadership. Yenn has facilitated a women's support group in Canberra since 2011 and has worked for the Australian Public Service since 2007.

Sponsors and Supporters

Illume Learning.