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NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency
Calendar 2019
The NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency aims to support educators to provide quality inclusive programmes. Our Inclusion Professionals
will support you on your inclusion journey.
This calendar is designed to help you on your way. Explore the ideas and reflect on the concepts included in this calendar by:
Displaying the calendar in your staff room Utilising ideas and resources as part of induction
Discussing the monthly ‘Inclusion is’ statements in for educators
team meetings Revisiting ideas and concepts so they remain relevant
Downloading and sharing the recommended resources at any time
To access support from your local Inclusion Professional, contact the NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency on 1800 703 382
www.inclusionagencynswact.org.au
The Inclusion Support Programme is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training
January 2019
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1 2 3 4 5 6 Understanding Inclusion is…
A journey involving everyone.
To support you on your inclusion journey, Inclusion Professionals can:
New Year’s Day
Support you to identify your strengths and plan for inclusion
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Support you to document your planning in a Strategic Inclusion
Plan (SIP)
Assist you to identify any barriers to inclusion
Meet with you and/or your team to encourage reflection and
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 planning
Support you to enhance your cultural competence
Help you to access the resources you need to provide an inclusive
programme and environment
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 To access support from your local Inclusion Professional, contact the
NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency on 1800 703 382.
Australia Day
28 29 30 31
Australia Day NSW School
Public Holiday Holidays End
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Department of Education and Training
February 2019
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1 2 3 Inclusion is…
About every person.
ACT School
Inclusion Statement:
Holidays End
Inclusion recognises the right of every person to participate
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 meaningfully in all aspects of community life
Active and meaningful participation is not the same as just being
present
Chinese New Year
Inclusion happens when everyone is viewed as a capable and
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 valued contributor, as opposed to having deficits that need to
be fixed
Inclusion is about human diversity, where each person is viewed
Valentine’s Day as being unique. True inclusive practice values diversity as a
resource that informs all policy and practice
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
World Day of International Mother
Social Justice Language Day
25 26 27 28
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March 2019
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1 2 3 Inclusion is…
Planning that is informed by reflective practice.
Reflective practice is central to everything we do.
How can I start my reflective journey?
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Promote a safe respectful, ethical space where everyone’s ideas
are valued and heard
Maha Shivaratri International
(Hindu) Women’s Day Be willing to continue learning, growing and changing
Start by posing the question, what do I want to know about
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
my work? What am I challenged by? What am I curious about?
What am I confronted by?
Begin discussing this with your colleagues during a meeting or
informally and take notes so you can revisit your thoughts
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Source:
https://wehearyou.acecqa.gov.au/2017/06/15/uncovering-the-layers-of-reflective-practice-part-1/
National Close
the Gap Day
Holi (Hindu) begins
at sunset Harmony Day
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Department of Education and Training
April 2019
m t w t f s s Inclusion is…
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Acknowledging the unique needs of children, families and educators.
Inclusion can look and feel different for everyone.
World Autism Inclusion for children means…
Awareness Day
Playing with my friends
8 9 10 12 13 14 Having opportunities to learn new things
11
Feeling safe and valued
Inclusion for families means…
Choosing a service and being welcomed
Knowing that our child is safe
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Knowing our child’s individual interests and strengths are
acknowledged, supported and valued
Passover (Jewish)
begins at sunset
NSW/ACT School Good Friday Easter Saturday Easter Sunday
Inclusion for educators means…
Holidays Begin (Christian) (Christian) (Christian)
Embracing the rights of all children to access and participate in
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
programmes
Welcoming all children at our service
Providing flexible programmes and environments that meet
Easter Monday NSW/ACT School
individual needs and interests
(Christian) ANZAC Day Holidays End
29 30
www.inclusionagencynswact.org.au The full version of this resource can be accessed through the free
KU Inclusion Matters App - ‘What is Inclusion’ section.
The Inclusion Support Programme is funded by the Australian Government
Department of Education and Training Download the app for free from the iTunes or Google Play stores.
May 2019
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1 2 3 4 5 Inclusion is…
Valuing Indigenous cultures.
Ramadan (Muslim)
begins at sunset
You may engage and embrace Indigenous culture by:
Understanding the importance of creating culturally responsive
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 spaces and places
Building on your own awareness of Indigenous cultures
Mother’s Day
Exploring who the traditional custodians of your local area are and
the Language spoken
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people where
possible
International Day Participating in Yarnin Circles
of Families Vesak (Buddhism)
Developing an understanding of Indigenous art forms, techniques,
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 materials and symbols
Exploring and embedding Indigenous culture in your programme,
for example creating a seasonal bush tucker garden
National Sorry Day
Working towards reconciliation as a collaborative process.
To get started on developing a Reconciliation Action Plan,
27 28 29 30 31
go to the Narragunnawali section on the
Reconciliation Australia website
National
Reconciliation
Begins
www.reconciliation.org.au
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The Inclusion Support Programme is funded by the Australian Government Yarnin Circle Mat Artwork
Department of Education and Training By Yarnin Circle Wagga Wagga Network Group
June 2019
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1 2 Inclusion is…
Adapting environments and practices to accommodate
everyone’s needs.
An inclusive environment:
Provides inclusive experiences and areas that invite all children to
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
participate and develop their individual skills
National
Facilitates meaningful learning through interactions with peers
Reconciliation
Week Ends
Eid al Fitr (Muslim)
begins at sunset
World
Environment Day and adults
Offers a wide range of experiences, materials and challenges
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 for each child
Utilises resources to maximise and enhance the participation
of all children
Queen’s Birthday
Welcomes all children and their families and reflects the cultures
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 represented in the local community
Provides inclusive experiences and areas that invite all children to
participate and develop their individual skills
World Refugee Day
Specialist equipment can be accessed through the Specialist Equipment
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Library. To access further information, go to the Specialist Equipment
Library section on the NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency website:
www.inclusionagencynswact.org.au
Link with your Inclusion Professional for more information.
Red Nose Day
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Department of Education and Training
July 2019
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Inclusion is…
Creating an environment where each person is valued as unique
and yet they all fit together.
Naidoc Week Begins
No two people are the same, but everyone has something in common.
Educators look for ways for children to relate to each other.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
All children are welcome, belong and contribute to the learning
environment. Educators know each child’s culture, language and
NSW/ACT School
Holidays Begin Naidoc Week Ends interests and include them in the program.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Educators lead by example, showing respect and pointing out each
child’s unique strengths.
No two children learn in the same way. Educators use visual, auditory
Asalha Puja Day NSW/ACT School
(Buddhist) Holidays End and kinaesthetic supports to enrich experiences for everyone.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
International day
of Friendship
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August 2019
m t w t f s s
1 2 3 4 Inclusion is…
Shaped by meaningful engagement with families and the community.
National Aboriginal
and Torres Strait
Islander
When practice is tailored and responsive, and children see connections
Children’s Day and experience continuity, they are more likely to be involved and
confident learners.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
A culture of inclusiveness enhances families’ sense of belonging and
children’s sense of identity.
International Day
of the World’s When planning, delivering and reflecting on your practice:
Indigenous Peoples
Learn from and build on the unique strengths of children and
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 families
Consider characteristics, priorities and strengths of your local
community
What do you use to determine your services’ unique geographical,
cultural and community setting?
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
Al-Hijra/Muharram
(Islamic New Year)
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Department of Education and Training
September 2019
m t w t f s s
30 1 Inclusion is…
Working as a team.
NSW/ACT School A Team Approach.
Holidays Begin Father’s Day
How might this look?
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 All educators develop inclusion goals and implement inclusion
strategies and actions as part of quality improvement planning
(QIP) and strategic inclusion planning (SIP)
National Indigenous International
Literacy Day Literacy Day
Everyone is involved in a cycle of review where actions and current
practices are reflected upon
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
What might we see?
All educators working together to implement what is planned,
sharing ideas, reflecting on challenges, supporting each other and
planning for future learning
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
All educators working together to support and meet the needs of all
children
International Day
of Peace
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Department of Education and TrainingOctober 2019
m t w t f s s
1 2 3 4 5 6 Inclusion is…
knowing the rights of the child and being committed to
upholding them.
World Cerebral
Palsy Day
The UN Convention of the ‘Rights of the Child’ consists of 54 Articles.
All 54 rights are intrinsically connected to each other and all are equally
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
important.
Discussion questions for educators:
Labour Day Public NSW/ACT School
Holiday Holidays End How do you keep informed of the articles?
How does your practice reflect the articles?
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
How can you support children to understand the rights of the child?
Are children’s rights considered and represented in your policies
and procedures?
Children’s Week
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
To access and print the posters visit:
https://www.unicef.org.au/Upload/UNICEF/Media/Our%20work/childfriendlycrc.pdf
United Nations Day Diwali (Hindu) https://www.ccyp.wa.gov.au/media/1216/poster-united-nations-january-2008.pdf
28 29 30 31
www.inclusionagencynswact.org.au
The Inclusion Support Programme is funded by the Australian Government
Department of Education and TrainingNovember 2019
m t w t f s s
1 2 3 Inclusion is…
Embracing diversity.
Diversity and Families.
Each family is unique.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What celebrations, events or holidays are important to your families?
What values are important to them? What cultural practices do they
wish to share? How could you include these in your programme?
Melbourne Cup
Practical ideas:
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Create a space to display community information and provide
information in multiple community languages whenever possible.
Provide welcoming indoor and outdoor physical environments that
Remembrance Day World Diabetes Day
World Prematurity
Day reflect diversity.
Acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
www.inclusionagencynswact.org.au
The Inclusion Support Programme is funded by the Australian Government
Department of Education and TrainingDecember 2019
m t w t f s s
30 31 1 Inclusion is…
About everyone getting what they need as opposed to everyone
getting the same.
New Year’s Eve
Dispelling myths and misunderstandings:
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Inclusion is not just about disability
Typically developing children do not ‘miss out’ when inclusion
happens
International Day
of People with
Disabilities At times funding can be one of many useful resources to
implement inclusive practice but sometimes it can stop inclusion
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 from happening
Inclusion and special education are not the same
Inclusion is a right for every child, not a nice or charitable thing to
International Human
Rights Day do for children
Inclusion is not about everybody being treated the same
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Inclusion is about changing what we do to ensure every child
belongs.
ACT School Think about different components of your programme when you treat
Holidays Begin
all children in the same manner. What could you change?
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
NSW School
Holidays Begin Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day
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ACT Sydney Metro South NSW South East
(02) 6188 6935 (02) 9717 5444 (02) 6188 6935
Gosford Wyong Sydney Metro West NSW South West
(02) 4340 5300 (02) 4645 7400 (02) 6926 5982
Hunter NSW Central West NSW West
(02) 4952 2788 0458 464 224 0458 464 224
Illawarra NSW North Richmond Tweed
(02) 4283 9973 0458 464 224 0477 467 063
Sydney Metro North NSW North Coast Sydney South
(02) 9498 8339 0458 464 224 T(02) 4283 9973
NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency
T 1800 703 382
E inclusionagency@includeme.com.au
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