DEA - Developmental Educators Australia Ltd.

29/09/2026

Don't Miss This Opportunity! 📅

Our Professional Development session is approaching - Secure your spot today!

Join us on 29 September 2026, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (VIC Time), as Melanie Martinelli presents 'Sensory & Perceptual Processing in Autistic Nervous Systems'

Earn 2 hours of CPD credits (Skills and Knowledge) with a replay included.

Register now and take advantage of our competitive pricing: $77 for Practising/Provisional/Life Members, $88 for Associates, $111 for Students, and $99 for Non-members. All tickets include GST plus surcharge fees.

https://deai.memberjungle.club/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=7259975

27/09/2026

Unlock the Secrets of Sensory Experience.
What You'll Take Away

✅Gain Insight & Interpretation
✅Comprehend the multifaceted ways nervous systems process, filter, and interpret sensory information.
✅Establish Connections
✅Explore the intricate links between attention, movement, interoception, memory, association, regulation, and meaning-making.
✅Beyond Surface-Level Strategies
✅Move beyond mere calming or regulating techniques, recognizing sensory experience as integral to understanding the world.
✅Inquisitive Inquiry
✅Shift your focus from 'What sensory inputs do individuals seek or avoid?' to 'How do nervous systems construct meaning in the world?'

29 September 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (VIC Time)

REGISTER NOW👉https://deai.memberjungle.club/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=7259975

$77 Practising/Provisional/Life Member | $88 Associate | $11 Student | $99 Non-member All tickets include GST plus surcharge fees

Secure Your Spot TODAY!

25/09/2026

DEA Board Nomination Reminder

Nominations close 5.00pm 30 September 2026

If you are a Developmental Educator and interested in supporting DEA's future growth via becoming a Board Director, please contact the General Manager - [email protected]

23/09/2026

Expert Insights with Melanie Martinelli, Autistic Developmental Educator & PhD Candidate 📚💡

Join us on 29 September 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (VIC Time).

As Director of The Little Black Duck, Melanie challenges assumptions and explores autistic cognition, communication, sensory processing, regulation, and connection.

Her approach: curiosity, inquiry, and wonder.

Ticket prices: $77 (Practising/Provisional/Life Member), $88 (Associate), $11 (Student), $99 (Non-member). All tickets include GST and surcharge fees.

REGISTER NOW: 👉https://deai.memberjungle.club/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=7259975

22/09/2026

Civil Liability Insurance... what does it mean for your daily practice?

As a Developmental Educator, Civil Liability Insurance is designed to help respond to claims that may arise in connection with your professional activities, including allegations of negligence, errors, omissions, or incidents that may occur in the course of your work.

Through DEA's partnership with insurance.com.au, members can access a Healthcare Professionals Civil Liability Insurance policy designed for the needs of healthcare professionals.

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21/09/2026

Exploring Sensory and Perceptual Processing in Autistic Nervous Systems: Beyond Hyper/Hypo Sensitivity 🧠‍♂️

Join us on 29 September 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (VIC Time), as we delve into the complexities of autistic sensory and perceptual experiences. This webinar will examine how nervous systems process, filter, and interpret sensory information, moving beyond the traditional hyper- and hypo-sensitivity framework.

Key Takeaways:
✅Attention, movement, and interoception
✅Memory, association, and meaning
✅Regulation and the multifaceted nature of sensory experience

Presenter: Melanie Martinelli, Autistic Developmental Educator, autism consultant, author, presenter, and PhD candidate, Director of The Little Black Duck.

Registration Options:
$77 (Practising/Provisional/Life Member) | $88 (Associate) | $11 (Student) | $99 (Non-member) - All prices include GST plus surcharge fees.

Register now! https://deai.memberjungle.club/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=7259975

08/09/2026

2027 Allied Health Graduate Program Applications Now Open at Disability SA

RSVP by Friday 11 September at 12:00pm by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

2027 Allied Health Graduate Program Applications Now Open!

Thinking about your next step after graduation?

If you’re graduating this year or completed your Allied Health degree within the past 12 months, join us for our 2027 Allied Health Graduate Program Information Session and discover what starting your career with Disability SA could look like.

We’re welcoming graduates in:
• Occupational Therapy
• Developmental Education
• Speech Pathology

Modbury
Tuesday 15 September
12:00pm–1:00pm

Come along, meet our team, learn more about our Graduate Program and explore where a career with Disability SA could take you.

RSVP by Friday 11 September at 12:00pm by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected]