About
The Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented (AAEGT) is a national organisation committed to furthering the education and wellbeing of gifted children and young people.
About us
Through evidence-based leadership, advocacy, collaboration, education and communication, the AAEGT strives for the vision that all gifted students across the nation are recognised and have their intellectual and affective needs met through appropriate educational provision.
AAEGT members are parents, educators, academics/researchers and other professionals whose family or work life brings them in contact with gifted children.
The AAEGT is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Our Purpose
The AAEGT was established to promote and protect the education and wellbeing of gifted children and young people. The AAEGT pursues this purpose through a range of activities and services that may include but are not limited to:
- Providing national leadership in gifted and talented education.
- Advocating on behalf of our members for the educational and wellbeing needs of gifted and talented students.
- Working with politicians and governments towards legislative and policy inclusion of gifted and talented students to achieve their recognition and inclusion in schools and Australian society.
- Promoting research and advancing scholarship in gifted and talented education.
- Collaborating to provide and communicate evidence about gifted and talented students, their intellectual and affective needs, and appropriate educational provisions.
- Recognising outstanding practice and eminence in the scholarship of gifted and talented education.
Gifted Policy of the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented
This policy is an exemplar developed by the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented (AAEGT) to support Australian schools to provide for gifted students. It should be used in conjunction with other policies, legislation and guidelines in gifted education that are applicable to individual schools and school systems.
Meet your AAEGT Directors
The AAEGT is a registered charity that is run by a Board of Directors. Our Board is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of gifted children and young people Australia-wide. Our Directors bring a wealth of expertise to their roles and are passionate about supporting all gifted young people, including those from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, rural and remote areas, children who are twice-exceptional, and those living with disability.
Advocacy
The AAEGT is dedicated to advocating for gifted young people on four levels:
- Government
- Teachers
- Researchers
- Parents
