Positive Partnerships
Jen Cousins currently serves as Coordinator for South Australia and Northern Territory at Positive Partnerships since January 2024. Prior experience includes several roles at TAFE SA, where Jen worked as a Teaching and Learning Specialist in Access and Inclusive Education and also held the position of Senior Consultant in Educator Practice from March 2019 to February 2024. Jen's tenure with TAFE SA also encompasses the role of Principal Lecturer in Community Services, Health, and Lifestyle from July 2016 to July 2020, as well as serving as a National Disability Coordination Officer and Principal Lecturer for NDCO at TAFE SA from October 2010 to June 2016. Jen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies with Honours from Flinders University, along with a Master's Degree in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching from the University of South Australia, and an Advanced Diploma in Arts (Professional Writing) from TAFE SA.
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.