Community of Practice
Aspect is hosting the next Community of Practice (CoP) event on 27th November, 2026.
About Community of Practice (CoP)
The Aspect Community of Practice brings people together across sectors to learn with and from each other in order to strengthen inclusive education for Autistic learners. It is a collaborative space grounded in evidence, lived experience and shared problem-solving, supporting meaningful connection, professional learning and collective impact.
The Community of Practice continues to grow as a forum for educators, leaders, researchers, people with lived experience and community partners to explore challenges, share expertise and develop practical approaches that can be applied across diverse contexts.
Event details
- Date: Friday 27 November 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Location: Microsoft Australia, 1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060
- Theme: EdTech that woks – Practical innovation for Autistic students
- Cost: Free of charge
Who should attend
- School principals and leadership teams
- Classroom teachers, learning and support teachers and coordinators
- Education support staff
- Policy makers and system leaders
- Researchers and academics
- People with lived experience of autism and neurodiversity
- Parliamentary stakeholders
Event focus
This event will explore how emerging technologies and innovative approaches can create more accessible, engaging and inclusive learning experiences for Autistic students. Through practical presentations and real-world examples, we will examine the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support differentiated teaching, personalised learning and collaboration between educators, families and allied health professionals. Sessions will also explore assistive technologies, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), inclusive STEM education, and universal design for learning (UDL). Bringing together educators, researchers and technology innovators, the day will focus on moving beyond the possibilities of technology to its practical application, sharing tools, strategies and ideas that can make a meaningful difference to autistic students' learning, communication and participation
Aspect Community of Practice is designed around shared learning, collaboration inquiry and discussion rather than traditional conference presentations.
Program includes
- Short presentations to build shared understanding
- Panel discussions
- Q & A with an expert
- Networking opportunities
