Registration is open for SA SEPLA’s Term 3 Conference. A must-attend for school leaders and teachers building literacy and numeracy foundations for students with additional needs. Featuring Joondalup ESC on custom assessments that drive meaningful student progress. Register:

ASEPA funds research that brings family perspectives and professional insight into the centre of special education policy. From Disability Standards submissions to studies like Muted Voices, our focus remains on inclusion that is informed and effective.

ASEPA connects school leaders across Australia through conferences and professional forums. When we share ideas and lead together, schools and communities benefit.

ASEPA is the national voice for special education leaders across Australia. From classrooms to policy tables, we champion those creating better futures for learners with complex needs.

SA SEPLA hosted a powerful Term 2 Conference with Dr Pete Stebbins on Leading Flourishing Schools. The day combined strategy, insight and care. A timely reminder that great leadership creates the conditions for students and staff to thrive.

Being a special education leader can feel isolating. ASEPA connects school leaders across Australia so no one leads alone. When we collaborate, we all grow.

Join us for the WAESPAA Conference and Symposium from 3 to 5 September 2025 in Scarborough. Hear from Dr Jordan Nguyen, Gihan Perera, and Dr Shane Glasson on inclusive innovation, leadership, and wellbeing. More in the comments 👇

Every behaviour is a message. Are we listening?. In special education, behaviour is never random. It is communication. As leaders, we must listen, understand and build systems that support, not punish. At ASEPA, we champion leaders who lead with insight and heart.

Leading in special education takes more than strategy, it takes heart. ASEPA leaders go beyond inclusion. They create schools where every learner thrives. Together, we raise the bar for what's possible.

Only 62 days to go until SEPLA-CON 2025 & the ASEPA National Conference. Join us in Sydney on 21–22 July for powerful keynotes, practical learning, and national networking. Speakers include Dr Adam Fraser, Kristen Douglas, Simon Breakspear & Jessica Irwin. 🔗 Register now:

@ASEPA_President @MattJohnsonNet speaks with @DrAdamFraser on the hidden toll of secondary trauma in educators. Featured in the latest ICP Magazine, their conversation is a must-read for all education leaders. Read it here:

Fabulous to meet with national accreditation authority, system and university leaders today at the @aitsl HALT Summit.

Jessica Irwin joins #SEPLACON2025 as a keynote speaker. Founder of DARE2BU, Jessica is a commercial photographer and designer living with cerebral palsy. Her message? Challenge assumptions. See ability. Dare to be you. Hear her story at ICC Sydney, 21–22 July 2025. Register:

Dr Simon Breakspear joins #SEPLACON2025 as a keynote speaker. A global expert in educational leadership and change, Simon’s frameworks help schools turn evidence into action. Catch him at ICC Sydney, 21–22 July 2025. Register:

Dr Adam Fraser joins SEPLACON2025 as keynote speaker. Author of The Third Space & Strive, Adam studies how people thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. His keynote draws on 1,500+ presentations & measurable behaviour change research. Register:

On behalf of the Australian Special Education Principals’ Association (ASEPA), we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness the Pope. His unwavering commitment to compassion, inclusion, and the dignity of every individual has left a profound impact on the.

Kristen Douglas, Head of Schools & Communities at headspace, will join #SEPLACON2025 as a keynote speaker. A leader in mental health and school wellbeing, Kristen brings nearly 30 years of experience across education and public health. Hear her speak at ICC Sydney, 21–22 July

WAESPAA 2025 welcomes keynote Dr Shane Glasson, founder of The Liminal Space and specialist in inclusive leadership, resilience, and school culture. He’ll share practical tools to help education leaders thrive through change. 📍 Perth | 🗓️ 3–5 Sept

WAESPAA 2025 welcomes keynote Dr Jordan Nguyen — biomedical engineer, innovator, and changemaker in inclusive tech. He’s opening Friday with a powerful message on the future of education, disability, and innovation. 📍 Perth | 5 Sept