Authentic Inclusion in Schools: DSV's education conference
Join us to learn practical ways to create the foundations for genuine inclusion at your school.
Down Syndrome Victoria is proud to present Authentic Inclusion in Schools: a DSV education conference.
In-person ticket sales have now closed for DSV's biennial Education Conference for teachers and educators, Authentic Inclusion in Schools. However, the recording is available for purchase until midday Friday 12 March 2026, so you can view the presentations from anywhere, anytime. Follow the registration button to book a recording ticket.
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This essential professional development conference will take place on Monday 2 March 2026 and you can learn practical ways to create the foundations for genuine inclusion at your primary or secondary school.
We are thrilled to announce the ABC's National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella as our keynote speaker for the conference.
Hear from speakers:
- Dr Erin Leif
- Associate Professor Kathy Cologan
- Loren Swancutt
- Nas Campanella
- Nick Drover
The conference will present a range of practical strategies from leaders in the education sector, supporting educators to better include and engage all students, creating genuine and meaningful inclusion in schools.
Topics will include:
- Teaching children with Down syndrome to read, and the benefits for language and cognition.
- Proactive strategies to nurture positive behaviour.
- Why inclusion matters.
- Supporting communication with Key Word Sign.
- Practical strategies to adjust the curriculum and design for inclusion.
- Plus more!
Attending this conference can also contribute to your VIT professional development.
This conference is for any educator looking to improve diversity and inclusion in your school. This includes classroom teachers, specialist teachers, leadership teams and support staff.
If your school requires an invoice in order to make payment, instead of booking here in Eventbrite, please email AnnaC@dsav.asn.au or call our office on 9486 9600 and this can be arranged. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4:30pm.
Join us to learn practical ways to create the foundations for genuine inclusion at your school.
Down Syndrome Victoria is proud to present Authentic Inclusion in Schools: a DSV education conference.
In-person ticket sales have now closed for DSV's biennial Education Conference for teachers and educators, Authentic Inclusion in Schools. However, the recording is available for purchase until midday Friday 12 March 2026, so you can view the presentations from anywhere, anytime. Follow the registration button to book a recording ticket.
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This essential professional development conference will take place on Monday 2 March 2026 and you can learn practical ways to create the foundations for genuine inclusion at your primary or secondary school.
We are thrilled to announce the ABC's National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella as our keynote speaker for the conference.
Hear from speakers:
- Dr Erin Leif
- Associate Professor Kathy Cologan
- Loren Swancutt
- Nas Campanella
- Nick Drover
The conference will present a range of practical strategies from leaders in the education sector, supporting educators to better include and engage all students, creating genuine and meaningful inclusion in schools.
Topics will include:
- Teaching children with Down syndrome to read, and the benefits for language and cognition.
- Proactive strategies to nurture positive behaviour.
- Why inclusion matters.
- Supporting communication with Key Word Sign.
- Practical strategies to adjust the curriculum and design for inclusion.
- Plus more!
Attending this conference can also contribute to your VIT professional development.
This conference is for any educator looking to improve diversity and inclusion in your school. This includes classroom teachers, specialist teachers, leadership teams and support staff.
If your school requires an invoice in order to make payment, instead of booking here in Eventbrite, please email AnnaC@dsav.asn.au or call our office on 9486 9600 and this can be arranged. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4:30pm.
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Highlights
- 7 hours 15 minutes
- In-person
Refund Policy
Location
Australian Education Union Victorian Branch
126 Trenerry Crescent
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
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