The Queensland Association for Gifted & Talented Children Inc.

We are an open association of people who share a common interest in gifted and talented children.

  • Family Membership - parents of gifted or talented children
  • Individual Membership - people in education and allied fields
  • Institutional Membership - educational institutions - schools, colleges, inservice providers

Challenge 2013 is being offered on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th June 2013 at Our Lady's College Annerley. The workshops are aimed at providing invaluable opportunities for gifted youngsters to experience the excitement of extending their learning in novel and engaging workshops where they will be encouraged to explore their potential. Update to 4-5 Workshops 3rd May. Check latest WorkshopDetails pdf. Registrations close on 5th June.

Our thanks go out to all members and participants for a great Professional Development Day Prof C. June Maker and Randy Pease and subsequent Conference workshops.

In particular, Lyn Allsop and her husband Alan, Gwen Lewerissa and the staff at Woodcrest College and the QAGTC Conference Committee all deserve special thanks. Our sincere thanks go out to Brisbane Catholic Education and Woodcrest College for their substantial sponsorship of this event.

Visit beautiful Hobart, Tasmania to participate in their Biennial Conference. This year's theme is Igniting Talent: Toddlers to Teens.

For more information visit http://www.tasgifted.com/PDF/ignite280213.pdf


6th to 8th September, 2013

Our Branches have some fabulous activities going on at the moment.

To find out more, look under EVENTS in the FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS menu or click here

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