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Unlocking best-practice learning

Professional Development for
Educators & Allied Health Professionals

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Official ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Accredited Professional Learning Provider

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Mission

Our mission is to empower professionals with high-quality, practical education that creates real change. As educators and clinicians ourselves, we offer:

Grounded Guidance: Clear answers and immediately usable tools.

Research-Informed Training: Relevant strategies to meet evolving needs.

Lasting Impact: Unlocking your potential to help every learner thrive.

Mission

”Training designed for your context, learners, and goals.”

Upskilling

Individualised

Evidence-based

Mission

Our mission is to empower professionals with high-quality, practical education that creates real change. As educators and clinicians ourselves, we offer:

Grounded Guidance: Clear answers and immediately usable tools.

Research-Informed Training: Relevant strategies to meet evolving needs.

Lasting Impact: Unlocking your potential to help every learner thrive.

Mission

”Training designed for your context, learners, and goals.”

Upskilling

Individualised

Evidence-based

Modes of training
“We’ll work with you to develop a personalised package.”

Modes of training

In person presentations

In person classroom coaching

Live online training

Pre recorded webinars (coming soon)

Q&A Sessions (coming soon)

Professional development course offerings

  • Allied Health Professionals  

  • Educators  

  • Early Childhood  

  • Primary  

  • Secondary

Professionals

We can adapt training to your needs

What makes our training different

We are educators and clinicians first  

We can adapt trainings to your needs  

Engaging and interactive – not talking at you  

We have experience translating theory to classroom application – actionable strategies  

Our educational and clinical expertise has been shaped across many settings throughout the world  

Professionals
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ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI)

EdUnlocked is a recognised professional learning provider with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI), offering accredited professional learning for ACT teachers.

Our professional learning is designed to bridge the gap between evidence and everyday practice, with a focus on practical approaches that support inclusion, communication, engagement and behaviour across diverse learning environments.


EdUnlocked's TQI-accredited professional learning is aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) and contributes towards the professional learning requirements for ACT teacher registration.


Our accredited professional learning can be delivered to schools and educators across a range of relevant topics, with content designed to connect evidence-based practice with the realities of educational settings.


Looking for TQI-accredited professional learning for your school or team? Contact us to discuss your professional learning needs.

Values

Our values

Lifelong learning

Evidence-based care  

Mentorship and empowerment

Innovation and adaptability

Integrity in practice

Collaboration and team work

Client-centred focus

Quality and precision  

Examples of learning opportunities

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Supporting behaviours of concern

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Teaching imitation skills

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Data collection to inform decision making  

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Toilet training

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Functional communication

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Use of visuals to support learning  

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Inclusive practices for your classroom

08

Soft skills for clinical interviewing

09

Conducting a Functional Behaviour Assessment

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Inclusive lesson planning and the planning cycle

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Classroom group management

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Writing a behaviour support plan

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Social skills across the lifespan  

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What does sensory mean?  

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Ellen Vaca

Ellen Vaca  

Director of Programs & Professional Practice 

Ellen has been practicing in the field of behaviour analysis and education since 2007. Armed with a double Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science, a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, and a Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis, Ellen is a valued expert in her field- backed by years of hands-on experience and a commitment to evidence-based practice. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral (BCBA-D), a Certified Behavior Analyst with ABA Australia, and a Behaviour Support Practitioner registered with the NDIS, Ellen brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding. She has worked across a variety of settings including home-based and community programs, childcares, adult day programs, public and private schools, and non-public schools.

Courtenay Dench

Courtenay Dench

Director of Professional Practice and Learning Experience

Courtenay is an experienced and passionate educator. She loves making a difference at a crucial time in a learners’ life and is passionate about every child reaching their individual potential. Courtenay is mum to 3 beautiful children and moved to Australia from New Zealand, following three years living in Fiji, in 2023. On arriving in Australia, she decided to pursue her passion for working with children with special needs. She gained incredible knowledge and experience, collaborating with allied health professionals to provide quality and effective early intervention support. She developed skills and competence in behaviour analysis and is competently able to apply these within a classroom setting. Courtenay studied her Bachelor of Education at Massey University in New Zealand, graduating in 2007 and commencing her education career in 2008. Her first role was teaching in a primary school in the Wellington region where she quickly adapted to being a full time classroom teacher. She transitioned into early childhood education in 2013 and gained experience across all ages of early childhood, learning and implementing a different curriculum effectively. In every education setting she has worked in, Courtenay has held leadership and training roles and loves collaborating with other staff members to improve the education experience for educators and learners. She is excited to share her knowledge and collaborate with people all across Australia to make a difference in their classroom!

Enia Alberto

Enia Alberto 

Director of Strategy & Partnerships  

Enia Alberto is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a NDIS Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Staff Training and Upskilling, and a second Master’s degree in Special Education. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education, with a research focus on Special Education and Inclusion. Her research examines education policy, teacher preparation, and the systemic and evidence-based practices that support meaningful inclusion in schools. Professionally, Enia has extensive experience working with children and adolescents and collaborating with families, educators, schools, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams. Her work has increasingly focused on strengthening the connection between research and practice, supporting professionals to translate evidence into approaches that are practical, sustainable, and responsive to the realities of educational and clinical settings. Her career spans multiple countries and includes clinical leadership, professional supervision, educator training, research, and cross-sector collaboration.. Through EdUnlocked, Enia contributes to the development of evidence-informed professional learning and builds partnerships with educators, educational settings, researchers, and organisations with a shared interest in improving inclusive practice. Beyond her academic and professional work, Enia is the co-founder and active supporter of Ayudar is Possible (“It is Possible to Help”), a non-profit organisation in the Dominican Republic.

About us

With 40 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion for lifelong learning. We have supported learners, families and communities through evidence-based supports, while also mentoring the next generation of professionals. Now, we are focused on upskilling, staying at the forefront of industry developments, and sharing our insights with others.

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Our goal is to empower fellow practitioners through education, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Individualised training

We are able to tailor training for your specific setting based on your needs.

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