Network Activities and research

Our Activities

Free workshops to ACE providers on inclusion, disability awareness and a variety of other related topics.
Telephone help line for ACE providers.
Networking with a range of other network within ACE and accross government and non-government areas.
Distribute quarterly newsletter with handy tips, articles & information.
Organise conferences and discussions on disability & education.
Disseminate resource information and tools to support inclusion in ACE.
Promote and support the development of partnerships that improve services to people with disabilities in ACE.
Provide advice, support and information to ACE providers on site if needed.
Undertake projects that improve inclusion and service provision to people with disabilities in ACE
Host a website that provides a focal point for information dissemination and news on issues and topics related to disability in ACE.
Liaise with TAFE and general education, employment and government agencies to improve information and knowledge sharing on disability education issues in ACE.

The Network conducted state-wide research into the status of service delivery to people with disabilities in 2004.
Download the Learning and Participation for People with disabilities in the ACE Sector report (136Kb PDF file)
The Network undertook the Disability Education Partnerships Project (DEPP) report in 2004 & 2005 on the ACE sector. Download the DEPP report (310Kb PDF file)
In 2005 and 2006 the Network is undertaking the “Inclusive Strategies in ACE project”. This project has a range of strategies and initiatives to support ACE providers in relation to disability and inclusion in ACE.
The Network has produced a resource list and offers free access to some software and classroom materials and tools on a variety of topics and formats.
The Network can assist ACE providers to identify or access equipment or other resources available via our library or other libraries.