Benefits of partnering with us
1. Inclusive settings in your own school community
Schools do their best to include diverse learners but resourcing can be a challenge because of the scope of needs in a given classroom. The recent Autism Awareness Australia National Parent and Carer Survey Report (2025) found that:
- 87.3% of parents worry about their child’s mental health and wellbeing at school.
- 61.3% report school refusal, often due to sensory and social challenges.
- Only 15.9% say their child is currently thriving in school.
These insights highlight the opportunity to strengthen inclusive practices and supports through collaborative partnerships.
Aspect works with partner schools to accommodate enrolments of children on the autism spectrum in our specialised satellite classrooms. These classrooms are fitted out to specialised design standards and managed by with highly trained Aspect teaching staff.
“We just put all the scaffolding in place… a great OT, a really good speechie… and it was just a bit of a no-brainer for me and my husband to apply for Aspect.”
- Pat Seto, Aspect Parent
2. Empowering your team
Aspect’s education team works with partner school staff to:
- Deliver autism-specific professional learning
- Support inclusive practice and behaviour strategies
- Facilitate learning walks, co-teaching, and shared planning
"The Aspect team will add capacity and confidence to our school. It’s professional learning in real time."
- Principal, Department of Education
3. Belonging in a shared school culture
Students are encouraged to:
- Join assemblies, sports, library, excursions
- Build friendships across year groups
- Celebrate achievements alongside their peers
- Wear the partner school uniform
- Are included in the school community
"DJ made his first friends, joined assemblies, and stood proudly to receive awards. He belonged."
- Erin Hodge, Aspect Parent
4. Transformative community impact
Aspect partnerships enrich the whole school community:
| Students | Families | School Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive in safe, structured spaces | Feel heard and supported | Gain tools for inclusive teaching |
| Build emotional resilience | Avoid long travel and uncertainty | Develop expertise through mentorship |
| Connect with peers | Engage confidently with the school | Lead in inclusive practice |
"DJ’s skills now support his sister too. Aspect’s impact reached beyond the classroom."
- Erin Hodge, Aspect Parent
"In our mainstream school the teacher actually said it was great that I kind of had some little things that we could test. For example, I knew how to do up a visual for his desk."
- Pat Seto, Aspect Parent
5. Flexible partnering
For schools seeking to run autism-specific programs under their own staffing and governance, Aspect provides:
- Program design and planning
- Professional learning and mentoring
- Ongoing consultation and evaluation support
"We kept our school's identity and staffing, while gaining the insights and backing of Aspect. A real partnership."
- Independent School Leader
