Inclusive design for learning spaces. What can be done?

Inclusive design can enhance the participation of all learners. Panellists, who include an inclusive education policy expert, an architect, an occupational therapist, and a young disability advocate, will share their insights on how spaces can be designed to enhance inclusivity. Moderated by Professor Christhina Candido Stephanie Wan Partner ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects Perry Rush Department of Education, South Australia Director, Inclusive Teaching and Learning Christhina Candido University of Melbourne Director, Sustainable and Healthy Environments (SHE) Lab Mellisa Merryweather Senior Allied Health Officer (Occupational Therapist) Department of Education, Victoria Caitlin Howley Lived experience This panel session was presented as part of the 2025 Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodiversity and Disability Symposium, hosted by the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne.