Positive Partnerships
Dr. Vanessa Alexander is a seasoned professional in the field of autism support and education, currently serving as the National Manager of Programs at Positive Partnerships since April 2014. With extensive experience in managing professional learning and parent/carer programs across Australia, Dr. Alexander combines expertise in supporting autistic individuals and families with a solid background in adult education and workshop facilitation. Previous roles include National Coordinator for various programs, autism consultancy, and several academic positions at Flinders University and TAFE SA. Dr. Alexander holds a Doctor of Education in Autism, as well as multiple qualifications in disability studies, project management, and career development.
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.