Industry Partner - Royal Children's Hospital Eduction Institute
The Royal Children's Hospital Education Institute is a leading broker knowledge, policy, processes and practice which works to optimise outcomes for all students, including those with a health condition. This is achieved by bringing together and disseminating education and health knowledge to provide the best possible outcomes for students, school and the community. This is accomplished by: forming collaborative partnerships with school systems, individual schools, teachers and families; providing support, information and advice to schools; conducting research and disseminating knowledge to inform decision makers; and, delivering training and professional development for people working with students who have a health condition.
Margaret Robertson
Honorary Fellow
Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne
Margaret Robertson has a strong interest and compassion for inclusive education for all students. Before joining the Royal Children's Hospital Education Institute she had many years experience teaching children with a disability. She has worked in senior policy positions within both the government and non-government sectors. Margaret's interest in this project is using research evidence to improve education practice.
Tony Potas
Executive Officer: Service Development
Royal Children's Hospital Education Institute
Tony Potas has held a variety of leading teacher positions in schools, managed the Laptop for Teachers and Principals Program, a Department of Education initiative, and now manages and coordinates the Education Advisory service for the Royal Children's Hospital Education Institute. Tony believes that this research project provides opportunities for young people with a health condition to express their needs not only from an academic perspective but also from a social perspective. The outcomes from this research project, where appropriate, will be used by the RCH Education Institute to inform new directions and improve current practices.
