It’s fantastic when a project comes together that
combines community engagement and ‘giving back’ with real-world educational
opportunities for CQUniversity students.
The AEIOU Early Intervention Centre at Bundaberg is one
such project. The development, construction of which has just begun at
CQUniversity’s Bundaberg campus, is funded by a
Queensland Government commitment of $700,000 and will provide full-time support
to 12 local families with autistic children.
The learning centre will help children
with autism learn vital life skills, like the ability to communicate their
needs, their wants and their feelings, and to understand and engage with people
and the environment around them.
Along with this CQUniversity education
students will also benefit from work placements and research collaboration
opportunities.
This is an exciting partnership for
CQUni and the AEIOU foundation. The centre should be up and running by mid next
year – can’t wait for a tour!
The AEIOU construction site
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