Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion
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Leading the way
The Gordon’s Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion exemplifies our commitment to addressing systemic barriers faced by Victorians with disability in education and employment. Supported by a $36 million investment from the Victorian Government, this initiative is more than just a building—it is a vision for the future of vocational education for all Victorian TAFEs.
The Centre will transform The Gordon and serve as a hub for the TAFE network across Victoria, fostering collaboration, innovation and shared knowledge.
With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, The Centre will address barriers to education, advocate for universally accessible learning environments, and empower students with the skills and opportunities needed to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.
It’s about paving a new future and creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment that meets the diverse needs of our students and supports their success.
While the Centre itself will officially open in 2027, the groundwork laid in 2024 demonstrates significant progress toward its vision. Our approach is grounded in co-creation, ensuring people with lived experience guide the decisions we make.
What is the Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion?
Bringing together diverse experiences and knowledge to explore what’s possible, innovate solutions, promote good practices, increase knowledge, and build capability across TAFE.
Our Vision
The Gordon’s Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion exemplifies our commitment to addressing systemic barriers faced by Victorians with disability in education and employment.
Our Approach
We recognise that meaningful inclusion can only emerge through a genuine partnership with the students with lived experience, the disability community, industry and stakeholders.
Meet our Co-Creation Team
Our co-creation team will guide and drive the co-creation process of the Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion, for the Vision, Operating Model and Infrastructure building design.
Our Disability Advisory Committee
The Disability Advisory Committee provides important strategic advice, and guidance for the project overall and subject matter expertise in disability.
Our Co-Creation Workshops
A total of 65 people participated in the co-creation process, many of whom were involved in all three rounds.
The opportunity for this to be trailblazing around general accessibility and inclusion, and deepening that understanding.
– Workshop participant
Join our workshops
Expressions of interest – Discovery Workshops
26th February to 11 March 2025
We are excited to invite you to the next Co-Creation Discovery Workshop series for The Gordon’s Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion.
Our focus for 2025 is to co-create Operating Model and Implementation Plan with individuals with disabilities, key stakeholders and advocates. We would like to invite you to participate. Register early to secure a place.
Registration closes Wednesday 19th February 2025.
Step 1:
Download and complete the Expression of Interest Form
Step 2:
Email completed form including your preferred working group, any supports required and dietary requirements to:
CoEInclusion@gordontafe.edu.au
Come, join us and help create a more inclusive TAFE for all.