The Lyn Beazley Academy will commence enrolment in January 2026.
The Academy will foster a community where autism is understood, embraced and harnessed to achieve personal empowerment, social inclusion and economic potency.
The Academy is currently raising funds which will be used to commence programs from January 2026.
By offering research based, tailored education, social-emotional support, vocational and tertiary pathways within an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, Lyn Beazley Academy (LBA) aims to integrate autistic young people into mainstream education, employment, and society, promoting a culture of understanding, acceptance, and collaboration. We will empower every student to thrive alongside their neurotypical peers and contribute meaningfully to a diverse and inclusive global community.
We firmly believe in creating a community where diversity is celebrated, and each student, regardless of neurodiversity, is valued for their unique strengths and abilities, and supported to achieve their potential.
To address this comprehensively, LBA will build on and extend the work of Professor Tele Tan and Professor Sonya Girdler who have been involved in research and developing programs for people with Autism for the past eight years. This will provide a tailored approach to autistic support, with a specific emphasis on creating academic pathways that lead autistic students to success. This holistic approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to flourish, guided by the necessary support structures for their unique journey.
Proposed future Lyn Beazley Academy
The Lyn Beazley Academy will offer a unique “real-world” environment, with all its complexities, to further develop research toward enabling the innate talents which would otherwise never see the light of day.
Based on the research undertaken through the Lyn Beazley Centre of Excellence, the Academy will deliver strength-based education and integrated individualised pathways for autistic people between the age of 11 and 20 years old.
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