LEE MILLS AWARD 2022 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Call for Applications

Australian Association of Special Education (AASE) Lee Mills Award 2022

The Lee Mills Teacher Training Award is given yearly with the express purpose of encouraging research-based practice by individuals undertaking study to pursue a career directly related to the education of students with special education needs. It is open to students in ALL states of Australia. The closing date for applications is 30th November 2022 and applicants will be notified of the outcome by end of June 2023.

Lee Mills was an exemplary educator from NSW with a particular interest in teacher education for those involved in Special Education. She was untiring and dedicated in her support of students  with special educational needs. Lee was involved in advocacy and lobbying through AASE, which resulted in significant improvements in service delivery for all students. She was a foundation  ember of AASE, a State President and an inspiring active Branch, Chapter and National Committee member until her death in 1990. Lee was also instrumental in the establishment and  administration of the Australian Disability Achievement Foundation.

Who can enter?

You are eligible if you:

• Are currently enrolled in an Australian University (in any state) or have had your degree conferred in the last twelve months from an Australian University.
• Are undertaking or have completed a post graduate degree (graduate diploma, masters, doctorate) in special education, education or other discipline, or are undertaking an undergraduate  program which includes research in the area of special education.
• Are the sole or principal author of the submitted paper. Your major advisor or other persons may be co-authors.
• Your paper may have been published or submitted for review.