2025 Conference Presentation Slides

All presentations that have been approved by presenters to share with delegates are provided below.

Monday 21st July 2025 

Utilising Competing Pathways to Explicitly Teach Meaningful Skills and Functionally Equivalent Behaviours

Belinda Waters, Jake Elvin and Helen Bryce, Department of Education, NSW

From Illness to Wellness: How a Multidisciplinary Approach, With High Expectations, Leads to Better Outcomes

Claire Brickley and Linda Brooke‐Smith, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School, NSW

Inspiring Excellence in Supporting Student Communication

Bronwyn Motion and Catherine Hurman, Malkara Specialist School, ACT

Building Bridges: Innovative Strategies to Empower Teachers and Amplify Student Voice in Trauma‐Impacted Classrooms

Dannielle Chapman, Shelby Windon, Amit Prasad, Katie Zorzo, Adam Finch and Daniel Brown, Niland School, NSW

Transforming Physical Education: Embracing Innovation and Inclusivity

Mitch Oxley and Hayley Mills, Lucas Gardens School, NSW

Getting to the Heart of 'IT' using Project Based Learning – Part 1

Caz Muldoon, Department of Education, NSW

Beyond the Dice: Unlocking Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Collaborative Storytelling Games

Andrew Kingsford‐Smith, Ajuga School, NSW

The IEP Evolution

Ross Whitfeld and Calum Blyth, The Beach School, NSW

Re‐imagining Senior Pathways for Students with Disabilities

Dr Deborah McIntyre and Nicola Kelly, Centenary State High School, QLD

Beyond the Bell: Building Lifelong Skills Outside the Classroom Through Play

Andrew Bullen and Belinda Mahendran, Department of Education, NSW

Literacy at Joondalup Education Support Centre

Brianna Wimbridge, Joondalup Education Support Centre, WA

The MANIFEST Framework: Evidence‐Based Practices for Engaging Students with Intellectual Disability in Learning.

Katy Campisi, Sydney Catholic Schools, NSW

Bridging Boundaries: A Collaborative Partnership Between Hospital Schools and the Georges River Environmental Education Centre

Brianna Clifford, Kay Howe and Antonina Fieni, Bankstown Hospital School, NSW

Getting to the Heart of ‘It’ Using Project‐Based Learning – Part 2

Daniel Constantinou, Bowraville Central School, NSW and Kat Brown, Wingham High School, NSW

Autism and Bullying: “Change the Environment, Not the Child”

Prof Iva Strnadova, Sam Hurd, Dr Michelle Tso and Patrick Hawker, UNSW Sydney, NSW

Empowering Learning: Assessment Tools and Syllabus Planning Guides for Students With Complex Learning Needs

Salam Haidar and Poppy Kostantakis, Literacy and Numeracy – NSW Department of Education

Harnessing the Power of Music to Foster Creativity, Inclusivity, and Self‐Expression in Special Education

Daniel Lupevski, The Rhythm Village; Pen Earp, Wairoa School and Aoife Cosgrove Wairoa School, NSW

From Goals to Growth: Leveraging Frameworks for School‐Wide Monitoring of Student Growth in Learning Plans

Kathryn McCrorey, Elaine Howard, Simone Brayne, Sharon Stone, Budawang School, NSW

Tuesday 22nd July 2025

My Say My Way: Inclusive Voice Platform for Complex learners

Natalie Johnston‐Anderson, Nicole Rigele and Diane Robertson, Department of Education, NSW

Evidence‐Informed Debriefing Framework for Teachers Post a Critical Incident

Michelle Garnett, Fisher Road School, NSW

Co‐Creating Inclusive Relationships Education: The R+R Program's Impact on Student Knowledge

Prof Iva Strnadova, UNSW Sydney, NSW

Do Universities Have What It Takes to Produce Inspired Special Educators?

Dr Jennifer Stephenson, InSpEd and Macquarie University, NSW

Supporting Autistic Students With Suicidal Behaviours: What Can School‐Link Do to Support Schools?

Natalie Hunter and Hebah Saleh, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, NSW

Designing Regulation Spaces: A 7‐Step Guide to Developing and Using Regulation Spaces Within Schools

Amy Thompson and Cara Smith, NSW Department of Education

AI as Your Strategic Collaborator: Leading with Clarity, Confidence and Care

Trudy Graham, Leaders Learning Pty Ltd, QLD

Flipping the Script Amidst Complexity: Fostering Middle Leaders to Improve School‐Wide Positive Behaviour Support Practices

Lauren Rolfe and Nicole Taber, NSW Department of Education, NSW

Outdoor Spaces in Special Education ‐ Purposeful Landscape Design to Enhance Play, Learning, Sensory Health

Mary Jeavons, Jeavons Landscape Architects

Addressing Special Education Teachers’ Support Needs: Insights From the Australian Context

Merryll‐Anne Cobb‐Clark, University of New South Wales, NSW