Developmental Educators Australia Ltd.
Developmental Educators Australia Ltd. (DEA) is the national professional association representing Developmental Educators across Australia.
Developmental Educators are qualified professionals who specialise in working with people with disability using a human rights framework to achieve full and effective inclusion and participation in society.
What is a Developmental Educator?
Developmental Educators (DEs) are university qualified professionals who hold a relevant degree in disability studies.
Developmental Education is a Self Regulating Allied Health Profession, recognised by the National Disability Insurance Agency and listed in the Pricing Arrangements under Capacity Building Supports and in the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Practice Standards Verification Module.
Why Join the DEA
The DEA is a vibrant community of dedicated professionals committed to advancing the field of Developmental Education.
Learn More About DEs
Learn more about what a Development Educator is, the pathways to become one and the career pathways once you are one.
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Developmental Educators Australia Ltd. (DEA) is the professional association representing the unique, diverse, and dynamic profession of Developmental Education.
At DEA, our mission is to advance the field of Developmental Education and promote the well-being and inclusion of people with disability. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of practice and professionalism among our members.
