Thriving children is a collective effort
As it takes a village to raise a child, so it takes a village to create an inclusive culture for all children in which they thrive.
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In schools, early education and care, after school and vacation care, inclusion is practiced by educators, administrative and support staff. Inclusion must be cultivated and led by leaders and supported by systems, evidence based frameworks and policy. Inclusion of children must also recognise the value and expertise of caregivers, and the contribution of other supports like allied health professionals and community.
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This is the village around the child.
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And this village has 1 goal. Better outcomes for children.
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This will only be achieved through collaboration.
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Inclusion involves taking into account all children’s social, cultural and linguistic diversity (including learning styles, abilities, disabilities, gender, family circumstances and geographic location) in curriculum decision-making processes. The intent is to ensure that all children’s experiences are recognised and valued. The intent is also to ensure that all children have equitable access to resources and participation, and opportunities to demonstrate their learning and to value difference.
Early Years Learning Framework
When the village is working well together we can;
Help children thrive by participating to their full potential in their communities, at home and education
Focus on learning and wellbeing, feeling confident we can manage whatever comes up
Create a feeling of belonging in our workplace for children, families and staff
Feel reassured knowing children won't fall through the cracks
Contribute to a more inclusive community beyond education
I’m Sarah Rheinberger
I help schools, early learning centers, and government departments design and implement inclusive education strategies that ensure every child, regardless of their background or abilities, can access meaningful learning opportunities and support.
During my 18+ years working across health and education, all roads have led to system change for social justice. I've worked in remote locations developing primary health service delivery models to better meet the needs of the community, building capacity of early education and care services to support inclusion for all children, developing innovative allied health student models to bridge service gaps and consulting for education providers on inclusive education, disability, trauma and wellbeing.
With a degree in Psychology, Master’s of Occupational Therapy, and the culmination of years of training and qualifications in leadership, inclusion, advocacy, disability, trauma, mentoring, training and project management I help decision makers, leaders and educators overcome barriers to inclusion so all children can thrive.
When the culture of inclusion is planned for, cultivated and supported, educators, children, family and community thrive.
Create the collaborative village, build the capacity of teams, design genuinely inclusive education systems and see all children thrive.
Sarah is a health professional by training, a social justice advocate and inclusion researcher.
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Sarah has extensive experience working clinically with children and with teams and communities developing strategy to achieve the collective vision and methods to measure it's success. Sarah is an effective project manager, delivering on innovative, unprecedented and responsive projects that meet the complex needs in education and communities, particularly for those who experience vulnerability and marginalisation.
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Sarah is an inclusive education advocate that believes there is no place for exclusion or segregation of children in education and sees caregivers as crucial and valuable partners to better outcomes for children. As a researcher, evidence is key and this guides all work Sarah does.
Sarah is also an experienced presenter and speaker, is mum to two amazing children and gives her spare time serving on local school councils and committees in the Northern Territory .
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