Supporting the growth and recognition of Enabling Education across Australia.
NAEEA was established to provide a national forum for educators working in Enabling programs across Australia. As Enabling Education expanded within the higher education landscape, there was a clear need for collaboration, shared scholarship and sector-wide dialogue. NAEEA emerged as the collective voice of this growing discipline. Over time, the association has evolved alongside the sector, strengthening its focus on research, advocacy and professional development.
Enabling Education has developed into a distinct and recognised field of practice and scholarship. Through collaborative research, conferences and Special Interest Groups, NAEEA members have contributed to:
NAEEA has played a central role in connecting educators across institutions and supporting discipline development.
Over the years, NAEEA has contributed to the sector through:
These contributions have helped position Enabling Education as an essential component of equitable higher education systems.
NAEEA has similar aims and objectives to several other institutional associations.
Situated within the University of Newcastle, the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education is a site of innovative research and practice, brought together in critical thought to generate transformative impact for equity in and beyond higher education.
FABENZ is an incorporated Society that aims to widen access, encourage and promote successful participation in tertiary education for people who have previously not achieved in the New Zealand education system.
FACE aims to facilitate: Through avenues such as conferences, seminars, workshops and publications, the exchange and dissemination of information and practice to encourage continuing education and lifelong learning between practitioners and providers.
Access, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: The four pillars of the EAN. The EAN is the only European-wide, non-governmental organisation for widening participation in higher education.
The Council for Opportunity in Education is a non-profit organisation dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low income, first-generation students, veterans and students with disabilities throughout the United States of America.
The National College Access Network is a unique and experienced resource for organisations that help underrepresented middle and high school students aspire to, apply to, enter and succeed in college in the United States of America.
The higher education landscape continues to evolve, including changes in funding models, terminology and pathway structures.
NAEEA has remained responsive to these developments, supporting members through:
The association continues to adapt to ensure Enabling Education remains visible, valued and evidence informed.
NAEEA’s history reflects a sustained commitment to equity and academic excellence. As the sector continues to evolve, the association remains focused on strengthening national collaboration, advancing scholarship and contributing to policy conversations. The future of Enabling Education depends on collective leadership and NAEEA continues to provide that platform.
