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Dr Peta Spyrou

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Lecturer in Law at Adelaide Law School. I have a research interest in: disability discrimination |education rights and policy | dispute resolution | equality 🟰 | politics

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ARTICLE 🚨Thrilled to share my piece in the Bulletin. Inclusion in legal education isn’t just about fairness β€” it’s about reshaping the future of our profession. A more accessible law school means a stronger, more diverse, and more just legal system. www.lawsocietysa.asn.au/Bulletin/Con...

15.09.2025 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supporting neurodivergent students in law By empowering students to build their skills in an environment that respects their individuality, we create pathways for greater academic success and wellbeing, writes Dr Peta Spyrou.

I wrote for Lawyers Weekly on supporting neurodivergent law students. Using MTSS, I advocate for universal + targeted support beyond disclosure-based "reasonable adjustments" πŸ”— Article: www.lawyersweekly.com.au/careers/4136...
#inclusiveeducation #lawschool #neurodiversity #adhd #autismawareness

30.01.2025 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

❓: Can venues legally deny entry based on Australia Day attire? Mark Giancaspro and I answer this question through considering contract and discrimination law in an op-ed for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). πŸ‘€ Read here: www.abc.net.au/religion/aus...

17.01.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the support, C. I’m sorry too for your/your family’s experience. You’ve hit the nail on the head. Trust is key and have heard many stories where families have resorted to home schooling but if our schools aren’t inclusive, we won’t have an inclusive society

24.12.2024 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ™

24.12.2024 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How should schools handle complaints about disability discrimination? - ABC Religion & Ethics Education is a basic human right, and schools are legally required to provide equal opportunities for all students β€” particularly students with a disability. What about when this doesn’t happen?

Thrilled to share my op ed. I explore how schools navigate complaints about disability discriminationβ€”an issue that directly impacts fairness, accessibility, and inclusion in education.

πŸ“ You can read it here: www.abc.net.au/religion/how...?

20.12.2024 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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External Affiliate Members – The Centre for Inclusive Education Emeritus Professor Mel Ainscow Mel Ainscow is Emeritus Professor of Education at University of Manchester and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University...

I’m excited to share I’ve become an Exernal Affiliate Member of the QUT_Centre for Inclusive Education β€” looking forward to working with this team.

Read my bio at: research.qut.edu.au/c4ie/affilia...

17.12.2024 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Disability Discrimination in Education: Investigating the ADR Experiences of Parents and Practitioners – UNSW Law Journal

Sharing my paper co-authored w Dr Clausen. Through thematic analysis, we examine how ADR impacts parents and practitioners in #disability discrimination #education complaints, revealing challenges like power imbalances and unmet expectations www.unswlawjournal.unsw.edu.au/article/disa...

13.12.2024 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The passage of the Bill has failed to adhere to basic standards of scrutiny. It removes foundational rights of children entering the criminal justice system. It suspends Qld’s own Human Rights Act. Its provisions are not based on evidence, but on a desire for punishment - per the Minister.

11.12.2024 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alternative Law Journal: Sage Journals

Alternative Law Journal cerebrates 50 years as Australia's leading law reform journal. We publish critical scholarly articles on law, social justice, human rights, critique of the legal system, innovative & alternative practice & community legal education #Auslaw journals.sagepub.com/home/alj

10.12.2024 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

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10.12.2024 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks @drmcastan.bsky.social - missing an academic community ❀️

10.12.2024 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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