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Reach & Match® creates inclusive, multisensory learning tools and training that help children of different abilities learn, play and participate together.

Supporting early learning, special education, therapy and families.

29/10/2026

I never imagined I would be standing on a stage at Monash University, giving a graduation address! 👩🏻‍🎓

Last week, I had the incredible honour of speaking to graduates from the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, my two favourite worlds that have shaped so much of who I am and what I do today. It was such a meaningful experience! ❤️

In my speech, I shared what I was like as a student: introverted, sensitive, always overthinking, and a bit of an annoying perfectionist (and I still am!) 🤦🏻‍♀️

After completing my master's at Monash, there was one small question I couldn't let go of:

"𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦?"

That question became Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit, a journey I could never have imagined.

Along the way, I learned something unexpected:

I designed the work. And the work designed me.

The children, teachers and communities I've met have taught me so much about inclusion, courage and what it really means to belong.

I realised that the belonging I was creating for children was also the belonging I had been searching for myself. To be seen. To be heard. To belong without becoming someone else.

One message I wanted to share with the graduates was that:

Belonging can be designed.

Whether we are designing a product, a building, a classroom, we all have the power to create spaces where people feel seen, heard and included.

And sometimes, we just need to give ourselves permission to begin, even without knowing where the journey will take us.

I'm still learning that myself.

Thank you so much to Monash University for this extraordinary opportunity and to my wonderful family for sharing this unforgettable moment with me! 👦🏻🧒🏻

To all the graduates: congratulations! I hope you give yourselves permission to find out what you can create and who you might become along the way. 🎈

Special thanks for your warm encouragement: Geraldine Johns-Putra, Craig White, Mary Ryan, Mel Dodd, Robbie Napper, Roslyn Chaffey and Elliot Coombe ❤️

Mandy Lau Monash Education Monash Art, Design and Architecture

01/10/2026

What a great Day 1 at the Early Childhood Australia National Conference!

I had many thoughtful conversations with early childhood leaders and services throughout the day. A few highlights from the sessions I attended:

Olof Gränström opened the conference with a thought-provoking reminder to challenge our assumptions, look beyond the headlines and use evidence to better understand the changes shaping our future.

I really enjoyed Sylvana Mahmic and Derek McCormack on empowering parents through culturally responsive co-design, particularly the importance of designing with families rather than for them. It was also so great to catch up with Derek and visit the Raising Children Network stand!

I also loved the intergenerational presentations from Professor Emeritus Ann Farrell, Amanda Treanor, Teame Martin, Sharnee Fancett and Zowie Martin, showing how something as simple and joyful as play can connect generations and strengthen belonging and social cohesion. We all loved the new term of ‘grand-friends’!

Lastly, Stephen Carberry’s Embedded Learning Supports session resonated most with me: embedding meaningful learning opportunities into everyday play, routines and interactions so children with diverse needs can participate and learn alongside their peers. Looking forward to how this work continues to develop! Noah’s Ark Australia

A full first day, with lots to reflect on. Looking forward to Day 2! 🙌🏼

PlayBasedLearning Noah's Ark Inc Early Childhood Australia Plumtree Children’s Services Raising Children Network Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit

08/09/2026

On International Literacy Day, one idea feels especially important: literacy must be to every child.

opens doors to learning, communication and fuller participation in the world around us.

For children who are blind or have low vision, is an important pathway to literacy, independence and participation.

asks us to create shared learning experiences that children can access, explore and enjoy in different ways. ❤️

Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit

Image credit: American Printing House 🥰

08/09/2026

A great time at the National Education Summit in Melbourne, meeting so many thoughtful people working across education.

A few highlights:
Really enjoyed the ACER session with Nicola Andrews and Katherine McGill on early numeracy screening and the importance of identifying foundational gaps early.

Lovely to meet Cameron Peverett and the PASS team, Kirsten Young and Mahnee Cooke from Cool.org, and D’Arne Healy from Interschool Puzzle Club.

So many practical ideas around inclusive learning, real-world education, focus, problem-solving and participation.

One of the best parts of events like this is discovering people bringing fresh ideas and genuine care to education.

National Education Summit Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Cool.org CoolPlus

19/08/2026

I’m presenting at the Children’s Voices Conference 2026 ( ), a free international online conference hosted by the Children’s Voices Centre at Charles Sturt University.

I’m really looking forward to sharing some of my work and learning from others who are passionate about listening to and learning with children.

The conference brings together researchers, practitioners and students from around the world to share research with, for and about children.

Join us online from 1–3 September 2026. Registration is free.
Register: https://lnkd.in/gXdHaZ9V

Children’s Voices Centre | Charles Sturt University Official Charles Sturt University

04/09/2025

A meaningful milestone for Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit is now part of Tuvalu’s journey to strengthen Inclusion Centres and empower children with disabilities. 🥰

I had the joy of delivering online training with Tuvalu’s Inclusive Education Officer and educators, supported by the Tuvalu Australia Partnership for Quality Education. 🙏🏻

With now in classrooms, children with multiple disabilities are experiencing new ways to learn and thrive and we’re co-creating strategies with Tuvaluan educators to make inclusion part of everyday practice.

If you’re working on and would like to collaborate, let’s connect! 🧡

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13/06/2025

Happy International Day of PLAY! 🤹

Today we are honoured to be invited by the Parents’ Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PAPID) in Taiwan to share the Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit for educators and specialists in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. 🧑🏻‍🏫👩🏻‍🏫

Across our global projects, from Asia-Pacific to humanitarian settings, we’ve seen how inclusive play can break barriers and foster . Through meaningful partnerships, we’re proud to make inclusion visible in classrooms, communities, and beyond. 🧡

If you’re passionate about inclusive education or looking to collaborate, let’s connect. https://lnkd.in/gx7SB_zc. Link in bio

10/04/2025

It was truly special to share the story and vision of with and Maha Khochen from at the Global Disability Summit! 💛🥹 I’ve been following their incredible work for years, so this moment held deep meaning for me. We’re committed to empowering early inclusive education and supporting school readiness and social-emotional well-being for children with disabilities—even in the crisis-affected settings. ✊🏼🌍👶🏼👧🏾🧒🏼

09/04/2025

Feeling incredibly honoured to be featured in the Report on Scaling Solutions as one of 24 Scale-Up Solutions globally! 🌍✨ Thank you for this incredible recognition and for bringing together such an inspiring global community.

It was a true privilege to share the vision of at the Austrian Embassy in , surrounded by passionate changemakers working toward a more inclusive world. 💛

So grateful for the meaningful conversations, new friendships, and warm reunions，and especially lovely to catch up with the brilliant team in Berlin!

09/04/2025

Deeply grateful for this powerful global community at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin. Let’s keep pushing forward – together. 💪🌎

It was such an honour to speak at the Inclusive Education Hub alongside Ayan Kishore and Diane Bergeron, thank you to the Perkins School for the Blind for the kind invitation. It was a real joy meeting the passionate
Perkins team Katherine Holland, Daniela Gissara, Masha Devoe and Darija Udovicic Mahmuljin, and discovering how deeply our missions align in championing
for .

So excited about the many meaningful conversations and opportunities to share Reach & Match Inclusive Education Kit in
and ,
wonderful to meet colleagues and new friends from

and many others.

It was also wonderful to connect with fellow delegates during the summit 🇦🇺✨

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