Positive Partnerships
Craig Smith serves as the Manager of Technology and Innovation at Positive Partnerships since November 2017, overseeing digital content authorship, online systems management, and innovative content delivery. As a casual academic lecturer at the University of Notre Dame Australia since July 2021, Craig focuses on inclusive education and autism. In addition, Craig is the Director of The Universal Sandpit and has been an Accessibility Consultant for Apple since January 2013, contributing expertise in neurodiverse educational practices. Prior roles at Autism Spectrum Australia included various positions in teaching and school leadership from March 2006 to November 2017. Academic qualifications include a Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Education in Special Education from the University of Newcastle, with ongoing doctoral studies in the same field.
Positive Partnerships
Positive Partnerships is a national project funded by the Australian Government Department of Education through the Helping Children with Autism program. We’re delivered by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). We deliver high-quality professional learning and resources through workshops, webinars and online modules for parents, carers and school staff. This strengthens their capacity to support and advocate for young people on the autism spectrum. Since our launch in 2008, we’ve delivered workshops around the country to more than 7,000 teachers and school staff, and more than 13,000 parents and carers. We also facilitate a range of webinars and provide quality online learning modules via our Online Learning Hub. Our website contains extensive information sheets and resources on a range of topics to support all families in our community.