“This was wonderful. I really appreciate the fact this was about Down syndrome, however, so much stuff was applicable to all student with learning/behavioural difficulties. This was terrific – I have so much to take back to my school.” — previous conference attendee
Date
Date: Monday 2 March 2026
Location
Australian Education Union (AEU), 126 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford
About the event
Join us for this essential professional development conference on Monday 2 March 2026 and learn practical ways to create the foundations for genuine inclusion at your primary or secondary school. Early bird prices are available until midnight on Friday 19 December.
We are thrilled to announce the ABC’s National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella as our keynote speaker for the conference.
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!
Who should attend
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.
Whether you currently have a student with Down syndrome or intellectual disability, or simply want to know more about encouraging diversity at your school, this conference is not to be missed.
Attending this conference can also contribute to your VIT professional development.
More information
For information about all our speakers and program, and to register, simply click the button below. Early bird pricing is available until 19 December 2025.
If you have any questions, you can phone 9486 9600 or email education@dsav.asn.au
Conference sponsor
The DSV Authentic Inclusion in Schools education conference is supported by the Victorian Government.
