About Us
ABout Us
What does STaR stand for?
Special Education
This is specially designed teaching instruction to meet the unique learning needs of a person with disability. Special Educators are qualified professionals with a postgraduate degree.
Teaching
We develop and deliver evidence-based training for educators, teachers, allied health and support workers, bridging the gap between research and practice. We coach and mentor those who work with people with disabilities across all settings and age groups.
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Research
Research underpins all of our work. STaR keeps up to date with, conducts, and participates in research because we know evidence-based practices are more likely to work than those without research support.

Our Vision
Everyone, regardless of disability, has the right to learn in an environment and way that fosters their development.
Our Mission
Making quality special education accessible.
Our Values
We value and embrace everyone for who they are, accepting differences in opinions and backgrounds. Respect means caring enough to consider how our actions impact others.
We uphold honesty and strong moral principles. Acting ethically and doing the right thing, even behind closed doors, defines our commitment to integrity.
We champion access, equity, participation, and human rights for all. Our commitment to social justice ensures fairness and inclusivity in every aspect of our work.
We cultivate understanding and connection with others by acknowledging and responding to their thoughts and feelings. Empathy is the cornerstone of building meaningful social relationships.
Key outcome areas
Research-based professional development and training
Delivering evidence-based special education programs and support for people living with disability.
Advocating for special education to a range of audiences.
Delivered by
to build strong relationships and make special education a national conversation.
evidence-based programs and support to ensure progressive and meaningful learning for people with disability.
with the global research community to share knowledge, expertise and contribute to the evidence base of special education.
by providing quality professional development and coaching to those who work with people living with disability.
