Meeting

WA FCAP CPD Event - Professor Tele Tan

The Autism Academy: bridging education, employment and autism

Date

18 September 2025
9.00 –10.30 am

Location

1/31 Broadway
Nedlands, WA

Organised by

WA RANZCP Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Delivery

Hybrid
Autism Branch event Children & adolescents

Presenter

Professor Tele Tan is a John Curtin Distinguished Professor and Deputy Head of the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Curtin University. He is the founder and Director of the Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA), a pioneering social innovation initiative that bridges education and employment for people on the autism spectrum through strengths-based engagement in STEM fields.

With over three decades of research and leadership experience, Professor Tan has made significant contributions in artificial intelligence and robotics. His work has been recognised nationally and internationally, including being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his service to information and communication technology and to people on the autism spectrum.

Cost

Members of the Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Free
Non-members of the Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - $20

Online attendance available for those unable to attend in-person.

Date / time

Thursday 18 September 2025
9.00 – 10.30am - CPD presentation

Cancellation policy

There are no refunds available for cancellations, including non-faculty Members. The nominal fee of $20 covers administration and catering.

Directions

On road parking is available (not free before 5pm). Nearest parking to the office is on Cooper Street. Please do not park in any of the parking bays designated for the office or the other offices in the complex.

Contact

For more information and for any enquiries please feel free to email angie.padoan@ranzcp.org