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Going to School

Our goal is to provide the best opportunities across Aspect schools for students on the spectrum, through evidence-informed practice that is person-centred and family-focused , with the ultimate aim of preparing for transition to a mainstream school environment.

Our first school opened in Belrose in 1966. We now operate eight schools in NSW. In 2016, our 9th school and the first school in South Australia was established.

Aspect schools offer a dynamic, individualised learning experience for students on the autism spectrum. As leaders in education for students on the spectrum, Aspect provides the only autism-specific schooling experience in Australia.

We have nine independent schools across Australia and 113 satellite classes based in mainstream Primary and High school settings. We educate around 1185 children on the spectrum in our schools every year aged from 4 years to 17 years.

Our learning environments are tailored to the individual needs of students through evidence-informed practice. Class sizes are small with a high teacher to student ratio. All classes include a teacher and teacher aide. Another Australian first for Aspect is our distance education program for students on the spectrum. This program allows students to learn from home by connecting them to teacher via a range of digital learning tools.

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Aspect Central Coast School

Terrigal, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Terrigal, Toukley, Tuggerah, Woy Woy and East Gosford.

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Aspect Hunter School

Thorton, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Thornton, Waratah West, Abermain, Tarro, Cardiff and Port Macquarie

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Aspect Macarthur School

Cobbity, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Cobbity, Coffs Harbour, Minto, West Hoxton, Holsworthy, Campbelltown and Alstonville.

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Aspect Riverina School

Albury, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Albury, Albury North and Wagga Wagga.

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Aspect South Coast School

Corrimal, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Corrimal, Barrack Heights, Bellambi, Farmborough Heights, North Wollongong and Kiama.

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Aspect South East Sydney School

Peakhurst, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Kirrawee, Marrickville, Kareela, Menai, Caringbah, Maroubra, Leichardt, Hurstville, Belfield, Regents Park and Auburn.

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Aspect Treetop School (SA)

Adelaide, SA (main campus). Classes in Ashford.

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Aspect Vern Barnett School

Forestville, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Forestville, Lane Cove, St Ives, Mona Vale and Eastwood.

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Aspect Western Sydney School

Wetherill Park, NSW (main campus). Satellite classes in Richmond, Smithfield, Kemps Creek, Castle Hill, Lawson, Marayong, Springwood and Schofields.

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Western Sydney School grounds

Enrolment & Fees

Learn more about the process of enroling in Aspect Schools. We rely on community support to be able to offer assistance to our students' families in relation to the payment of school fees.

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Learn more about the Aspect schools education program

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Individual Planning

We can help you to decide how and who helps you to achieve your goals.

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Transition Planning

We can help support the integration of young people into schools in partnership with their parents, schools and other professionals.

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Satellite Class Program

We have a number of autism-specific classes operated by one of our Aspect Schools but located in either a NSW Department of Education and Communities or a Catholic mainstream school.

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Google Classroom

Aspect schools use a variety of teaching methods and platforms to provide the best educational opportunities, in the classroom and remotely.

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Aspect Comprehensive Approach

Aspect uses a comprehensive organisation-wide approach to support people on the autism spectrum, their family and carers. Aspect's Comprehensive Approach encapsulates more than 50 years of Aspect's expertise in providing services to children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum.

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Aspect Distance Education Program

In an Australian first, Aspect launches distance education for students on the autism spectrum

FA Qs

Aspect Education FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspect Schools

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Aspect Outreach

Learn more about supports for students, schools and Professional Development.

About Aspect

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We are an approved NDIS service provider in NSW/ACT/VIC/SA. We are also able to provide fee for service supports in many other parts of Australia.

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Documents

Aspect Schools Prospectus

Learn more about Aspect's School program

Educational Outreach Services

Learn more about Aspect's Educational Outreach Program

Educational Outreach Application form

For applications to access Aspect Educational Outreach services in your childs school, please download and submit the attached form

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