Positive Partnerships
Jess Feary is an experienced professional with a strong background in health and education. Currently serving as Coordinator and Team Leader for Positive Partnerships in Victoria and Tasmania since January 2020, Jess previously held the position of Senior Policy Officer at the Department of Education & Training, Victoria, focusing on the Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division from April 2018 to January 2020. Prior to this, Jess worked at La Trobe University as a Training Coordinator at the Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre from June 2010 to April 2018. Early career roles include Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Kids Therapy Network and Occupational Therapist at Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria, among others. Jess holds a Master's degree in Public Health from Monash University and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from La Trobe University.
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.