STAFF PROFILE
Miss Mary Collins
Mary Collins teaches in the Social Support and Care programs in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies delivering Vocational Education qualifications in the areas of disability and community services work.
As a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, Mary has taught in disability education and social support programs since 1983. She worked in the early childhood sector, schools sector and adult disability sectors between 1983 and 2001, and since 1999 in Vocational Education and industry work based training. Her areas of interest are in working with people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders including Asperger's Syndrome.
Mary teaches into Vocational Education programs including the Certificate IV in Disability, Advanced Diploma of Disability, and Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services Work. This includes working with community support organisations who deliver direct support to people with disabilities.
Mary teaches into Vocational Education programs including the Certificate IV in Disability, Advanced Diploma of Disability, and Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services Work. This includes working with community support organisations who deliver direct support to people with disabilities.
- Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
- Graduate Diploma in Special Education
- Vocational Graduate Diploma in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Certificate IV in TAFE
- Marlowe, S.,Wheeler, E.,Brough, C.,Chan, J.,McGarry, E.,Laragy, C.,Santangelo, E.,Collins, M. (2011). Family-centred, person-centred: a guide for everyday practice and organisational change In: Victorian Department of Human Services and Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Victoria, Australia