Illume Learning is thrilled to present this highly requested workshop especially for teaching assistants!
Teaching assistants are essential to the success of inclusive classrooms - but the role is often shaped by expectations that don’t reflect what we now know about best practice. This workshop is designed specifically for teaching assistants who want to build their knowledge, feel confident in their role, and provide support that makes a genuine, positive impact for students with disabilities.
You’ll explore what the research says about inclusion and the role of TAs, and gain practical strategies you can start using straight away. The day draws on international evidence and real examples from schools across Australia and New Zealand.
Whether you’re new to the job or have years of experience, this is a chance to deepen your understanding, ask questions, and connect with others who care deeply about inclusion.
The session will be suitable for teaching assistants working both in primary and secondary contexts, with examples drawn from various contexts across the day.
The workshop will be presented by Amanda Corby, an experienced educator and consultant who has been working to support the education of students with disabilities in schools for over 25 years.
By the end of the day, participants will:
✓ Understand what effective inclusive practice looks like in action
✓ Know how to support students in ways that promote independence, not dependence
✓ Have practical strategies they can use immediately in the classroom
✓ Feel confident supporting a wide range of learner needs
✓ Leave with a strengths-based mindset and a toolkit of evidence-informed practice
Workshop program
9:00am – Registration
9:30am – Understanding Inclusion in 2026: Unpack the research and reflect on what real inclusion looks like (and what it doesn’t) in the classroom
10:00am – Re-Thinking the Role of Teaching Assistants: Learn what the research tells us about Teaching Assistant impact and how to support students in ways that truly work
10:45am – Morning tea
11:00am – Disability Snapshot: Explore the social model of disability, inclusive language, and strength-based thinking and how this can guide us in the support we provide
11:15am - Practical Support Strategies for ALL Learners: Learn how to provide universal classroom supports to assist students with executive function, memory, communication, motor skills, sensory needs and more
12:30pm – Lunch
1:15pm – Building Students Up: Draw on the information provided throughout the day to focus on the role TAs play in developing independence and supporting students to reach their potential in the classroom
1:45pm - Q&A, Collaboration & Conclusion
2:30pm – Finish
REGISTRATION FEES (per person)
Launch Special - $199 per person (Available until 26th June 2026)
General Rate- $229 per person
Registration includes:
- 4 hours professional development
- Morning tea and Lunch
- Workshop resources
- Certificate of attendance
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Location
Kedron Wavell Services Club
21 Kittyhawk Dr, Chermside QLD 4032
Terms and conditions
- Where an invoice is requested, registrations are considered confirmed on submission of the booking form and all event terms and conditions, including cancellation policy, will apply.
- A $50 change fee applies where changes to attendee names are requested. Changes will be applied on receipt of payment.
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- Cancellations must be made in writing to admin@illumelearning.com.au.
- Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to the event will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made 14 days or less prior to the event will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
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- Refunds will not be offered in the event of non-attendance.
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