Positive Partnerships
KIM Healy is an experienced educational professional currently serving as the Coordinator of Diverse Communities Programs at Positive Partnerships since December 2017, focusing on professional learning for school staff and workshops for parents of young people on the autism spectrum. Between January 2012 and December 2017, KIM held several key roles at the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay, including Team Leader and Learning Support Coordinator, where responsibilities encompassed collaborative planning for students with disabilities and co-teaching classroom teachers. KIM also served as a Special Education Advisor, providing guidance to leadership and teachers in mainstream schools, particularly in making necessary adjustments for students with disabilities. KIM holds a Master of Educational Leadership with a focus on Inclusive Education from Australian Catholic University, alongside degrees in Education and Special Education from Deakin University and Edith Cowan University, and a Diploma of Primary Teaching from the University of Newcastle.
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.