Good Practice Case Studies

Brandon Taylor from TAFE Queensland shares how the organisation built a statewide Mental Health First Aid program that has equipped more than 1,500 staff with the confidence and skills to support students experiencing mental health challenges through informed, compassionate conversations.

This case study demonstrates how collaborative support, reasonable adjustments, and targeted mentoring enabled a neurodivergent trainee to complete a Certificate IV in Information Technology, achieve independent living, and secure ongoing employment in a skilled IT role.

Inclusive practice resources were shared with staff and students through Microsoft 365 and a dedicated Moodle shell, alongside a presentation at an internal teachers’ conference, to increase awareness of digital tools that support all learners, particularly neurodivergent and EAL students.

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This case study highlights how Victoria’s Disability Transition Officer program supports students with disability to successfully transition from school to TAFE by providing early guidance, advocacy, and connections to support services that build confidence, independence, and participation.

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