Annie Inga
Developmental Educator
Areas of expertise:
Inclusion and Access
Daily Living Skills
Social and Emotional Learning
Transitions (Daily and Major)
Emotional Regulation
Annie is a registered Developmental Educator who brings a calm and relational approach, supporting children and young people to build skills, confidence, and self-determination in everyday life.
With a background in primary teaching and current experience in disability support, Annie has developed a strong understanding of development and the challenges and barriers that can impact participation across home, school, and community contexts.
Annie’s approach is grounded in the understanding that emotional safety, connection, and a sense of belonging underpin learning and wellbeing. Her work is individualised and family-centred, guided by each child’s developmental stage, strengths, interests, and pace.
She uses a strengths-based, neuroaffirming approach to create supportive environments that promote engagement and meaningful learning. Using evidence-based practices, Annie focuses on developing practical, transferable skills embedded within everyday contexts.
Areas of interest:
- Inclusion and Access
- Daily Living Skills
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Transitions (Daily and Major)
- Emotional Regulation
- Executive Functioning and Cognitive Skills
- Neuroaffirming Communication
- Behaviour and Safety Support
From this foundation, Annie supports:
- Social and emotional learning, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
- Executive functioning and cognitive Skills
- Communication and connection
- Emotional regulation
- Development of daily living skills
- Behaviour through proactive, individualised strategies
- Transitions across daily routines and key life stages
- Inclusion and access across school, and community environments
- Building advocacy and self-advocacy, including understanding and communicating needs and preferences
- Supporting authentic self-expression
- Collaborative goal setting and planning with individuals, families, and support teams
Annie is committed to inclusive practice and supporting diverse ways of thinking, learning, and communicating. She is passionate about reducing barriers and supporting participation across home, education, and community environments, with a strong emphasis on self-determination, quality of life, and meaningful opportunities to thrive.
Her work is guided by a rights-based approach and a biopsychosocial understanding of disability, recognising the interaction between the individual, their environment, and the supports around them.