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Helping Australian educators create classrooms where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of thriving.

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Welcome to EmpowerED Insights

Your trusted space for evidence-informed strategies, real classroom stories, and practical tools that make inclusive education achievable.

Here, you’ll find articles that:

- Unpack Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and trauma-informed practice

- Support students with diverse needs and behaviours

- Simplify complex education policies and frameworks

- Offer hands-on, classroom-ready strategies that reduce overwhelm and build confidence

- Bridge the gap between theory and everyday teaching

Whether you’re navigating challenging behaviours, refining your classroom management, or seeking ideas to support differentiated learning, you’ll find guidance that’s compassionate, professional, and grounded in experience.

EmpowerED Insights

A Teacher's Guide to Reasonable Adjustments

A Teacher's Guide to Reasonable Adjustments

A Teacher's Guide to Reasonable AdjustmentsChristie Gray
Published on: 25/10/2025

Understand what reasonable adjustments look like in practice. This teacher’s guide unpacks how to support diverse learners effectively while meeting legal and professional obligations with confidence.

Inclusive Education
Understanding the 
Categories of Disability in the NCCD

Understanding the Categories of Disability in the NCCD

Understanding the 
Categories of Disability in the NCCDChristie Gray
Published on: 25/10/2025

Explore practical strategies for supporting students with diverse needs. Understand the categories of disability and learn how to create inclusive, trauma-informed classrooms that help every student thrive.

Inclusive Education