 Western Australia's association for gifted support, advocacy and resources |
Helping gifted and twice-exceptional young people thrive.
Gifted WA supports families, educators, and gifted young people through evidence-based knowledge, advocacy, community, and education.
How can we support you?
Whatever your role in a gifted or twice-exceptional young person's life, Gifted WA has resources and a community ready to help.
I'm a Parent
Help me understand and support my gifted or twice-exceptional child with confidence.
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I'm an Educator
Help me better identify, understand and support gifted learners in my classroom.
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I'm a School
Access professional development, resources and organisational membership benefits.
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Navigating the world of gifted and twice-exceptional individuals can feel overwhelming at first. We've curated a starting point with evidence-based information to help you understand the journey ahead.
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Connect, learn, and grow with our community of experts, parents, and educators.
Gifted WA's 10th Anniversary AGM & Special Virtual Guest
Join us online as we celebrate ten years of connecting, empowering and celebrating gifted minds. The evening opens with our Annual General Meeting (15–30 minutes), followed by a special presentation from guest speaker Dr. Matt Zakreski and a live Q&A.
Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsiD
Presenting: "Riding Out the Storm: Managing Emotional Intensity in Students"
A high-energy clinical psychologist and professional speaker, Dr. Matt has delivered over 1,000 presentations worldwide on supporting neurodivergent young people, co-founded The Neurodiversity Collective, and authored The Neurodiversity Playbook. He was inducted into the New Jersey Gifted Education Hall of Fame in 2026.
Welcome to Gifted WAAt Gifted WA, we are committed to empowering young people with higher cognitive potential by addressing their social, emotional, and intellectual needs. Our mission is to support gifted and twice-exceptional individuals, their families, and educators by providing knowledge, resources, and advocacy. Whether you’re seeking information about giftedness, accessing resources, connecting with like-minded families, attending educational events, or championing systemic change, we are here to help. At Gifted WA, we’re passionate about creating a brighter future where every gifted and twice-exceptional child can thrive. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. |
Our work spans a wide range of initiatives, including:
- Organising events for parents, families, and children to build understanding and community.
- Delivering professional development to educators to better support gifted and 2e students.
- Facilitating networking opportunities for parents, professionals, and advocates.
- Conducting and sharing research to deepen understanding of giftedness and its complexities.
- Partnering with low socio-economic schools to provide access to opportunities for gifted students.
- Collaborating with policymakers to influence education and support systems.
Become a Member We’re passionate about supporting the balanced development of all gifted children and adolescents. We are a not-for-profit organisation and in order to provide this support we rely on membership fees. Gifted WA is affiliated with the AAEGT (Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented). When you become a member of Gifted WA you automatically become a member of AAEGT and receive the associated benefits related to this. This includes access to online journals and discounts to national conferences. By becoming a member of Gifted WA you’ll also be the first to hear about our latest events, have access to up-to-date research, while also helping us in our mission to improve academic, social and emotional outcomes for all gifted young people via our advocacy and awareness efforts at both state and national level. Upcoming events
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Log on with your membership email address and password | Learn moreCheck out the following links for ways GIfted WA support its members and also about your automatic membership of the National body the AAEGT |
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