The Woden School also supports people considering a career in the disability sector through providing numerous work experience and volunteer opportunities.
Please contact the school staffing officer if you would like to discuss these opportunities.
Please note that a Working With Vulnerable People card is required for all people who work with students in schools.
More information on the role of peer-mediated mentors and inclusive practice can be found in the following texts:
Chan, Jeffrey M. et. al; 'Use of peer-mediated interventions in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review' in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders Volume 3, Issue 4 , October–December 2009, Pages 876–889
Gillman, Debra; 'The Power of Peer Mentoring' Waisman Center University of Wisconsin–Madison University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 2006
Staub, Debbie; 'Using Nondisabled Peers To Support the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities at the Junior High School Level' Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, v21 n4 p194-205 Win 1996