All People, All Places, All Spaces…
AQ’s inclusive design solutions are co-created with early childhood centres, schools, community spaces and organisations to ensure they are meaningful and achievable. This collaborative process empowers organisations to take ownership, by removing barriers and engaging in a continuous process of reflection, to ensure all people can access, participate, and feel welcomed in their spaces.
Experienced members of our staff engage with you and your team to provide a holistic level of support that is evidence-based and considers the needs and preferences of your customers, clients, staff, operational requirements and practicalities of the setting. The aim is to embed an inclusive culture throughout all your teams, facilities and activities and maximising access, participation, and a sense of belonging and community for all.
An accommodation is a change that is made so a person with a disability can fully participate… but do people feel they belong and are connected to the space? Can everyone participate in the way they wish alongside all others?
While accommodations will always be necessary in some capacity, universal design and true inclusion and accessibility lessens the burden of constantly needing to request and push for having inclusion needs met. True inclusion is having a place, environment, or event that is co-designed from the start to be accessible to everyone and takes into account how all people experience and feel in the space or at the event.
How do we do this?
- An innovative and inclusive design: collaborative identification of design solutions to support inclusion across all aspects of your organisation (eg indoor/outdoor/online spaces, online processes or structures, or the development of programs).
- Neurodiversity and inclusion training: engaging and bespoke training to increase understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion.
- Resources to support inclusion: development of strategies, online tools and resources to effectively support inclusion.
Early Years Inclusion
Available to early childhood settings seeking individualised support from a consultant with expertise in supporting success for neurodivergent and autistic children, their families, and the staff supporting them.
Our service provides you with:
- Coaching, mentoring and specialised training.
- Guided practice in your setting with professional conversations and a reflection on practice.
- Resource growth and development.
- Provide education to your staff and setting about autism, neurodivergent learners and universal design for learning.
- Web-based and/or face-to-face services.
- Travel options: we will come to you at your kindergarten, child care centres, daycares, outside school care, early childhood
services etc.
Fees apply for this service. Funding options may include: Kindy Uplift, Inclusion Support ‘Innovative Solutions’ projects, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), self-funded by your setting. Contact our team for individualised quote.
Kindergarten Inclusion Service
We are proud to work with the Queensland Department of Education to deliver this fully-funded service to Queensland Approved Kindergartens (including state delivered kindergartens). Our team offer on-demand support, workshops, and resources to empower and upskill educators in kindergarten programs to create a welcoming place so all children can learn in ways that work best for them. Learn more about this service by watching this YouTube video.
Positive Behaviour Guidance
As part of the Queensland Government’s Early Childhood Guidance program pilot, educators and teachers in early childhood settings can access on-demand advice, foundational supports, webinars, and tailored resources to guide positive behaviour. This is a fully-funded service that aims to enhance the skills, confidence and knowledge of early childhood teachers and educators in using positive behaviour guidance strategies in their settings.
Inclusive Education Consultancy
Available to schools and early childhood settings seeking on-going support from a consultant with expertise in inclusive practices for neurodivergent learners and autistic children.
Your consultant can:
- Provide direct support for students with learning differences.
- Provide coaching and mentoring of school staff.
- Assist in the development of Individual Plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Assist with planning curriculum adjustments that align with the NCCD requirements.
- Design, implement and monitor environmental adjustments in collaboration with school staff.
- Provide education to the school about autism, neurodivergent learners and universal design for learning.
- Collaborate with school-based therapists and psychologists.
- Support parents in understanding their child’s specific learning needs.
Please note this service is not permitted to replace a school teacher in the classroom or carry out playground duties (although observation of, or support for, a student may take place in the playground if appropriate).
Fees apply for this service. Funding options may include school’s NCCD funding (at the Principal’s discretion). Contact our team for individualised quote.
Community Inclusion Consultancy
Available to community spaces and organisations seeking support from a consultant with expertise in inclusive practices for neurodivergent and autistic individuals. Our dedicated and experienced consultants are available to collaborate with you and your team, providing expert guidance on creating inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone.
We have experience in collaborating with businesses and corporate organisations across a variety of sectors, including playgrounds and parks, shopping centres, early years centres and the education sector (i.e., schools, universities), public transport facilities, workspaces, and online platforms.
We can help with:
- Site visits and discussion to identify your needs.
- Environmental exploration to identify innovative inclusive design solutions to remove barriers and improve access, participation and inclusion.
- Collaborative development of Quiet Spaces and customised resources to support your clients and customers to comfortably visit and participate (e.g., sensory maps, Welcome Stories to provide predictability, visual communication supports/signage).
- Bespoke staff training about neurodiversity and the benefits of inclusive design within current legislation and Australian Standards. This training/workshop will be customised to meet your needs/the project.
Fees apply for this service. Contact our team for individualised quote.
Designing for Inclusion
AQ specialise in creating spaces, services, and solutions that work for everyone. We deliver bespoke design solutions and project coordination with a strong focus on inclusion and co-design, backed by practical skills, expert knowledge, and guidance to Australian Standards.
With access to specialist consultants, we go beyond compliance and bring extensive experience across diverse sectors and environments. Our inclusive design solutions are grounded in:
- Co-design: Lived experience at the heart of every project.
- Inclusive Spaces: Welcoming, accessible, functional for all.
- Expert Insight: Thoughtful design for diverse needs.
- Beyond Compliance: Creating true inclusion and belonging.
Contact our team for more information and let’s design together! Email: [email protected]
Organisations, events & spaces AQ has worked with:
- Queensland Museum & Sciencentre
- Queensland Museums Network
- Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Out of the Box Performances
- Kmart
- School & early childhood settings across Queensland (including regional, remote, and small island communities)
- Brisbane City Council
- Film and media industry
- Shopping centres
- Employment service providers
- Queensland Rail and other transport providers
- Community centres and organisations.
