Sandy Bevan

Sandy Bevan grew up in regional Victoria and began her career as a Kindergarten teacher in Nhill.

After a six-month working holiday in the UK turned into 6 years living in London and Wales, Sandy then continued the next 30 or so years in many different corners of the world, teaching, managing schools and leading quality improvement projects in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

During this time, she worked extensively with teachers in mainstream schools and early years settings to raise standards and improve access and inclusion for children with additional needs to raise awareness, implement Individual Support plans, and advocate for the rights of children to be educated in schools.

Since returning to Australia Sandy has mentored educators in early years settings in Melbourne and regional Victoria delivering the Kindergarten Quality Improvement Program (KQIP) professional development initiative, providing intensive and targeted support, and as a trainer and coach for Early Childhood Outreach during the challenging Covid period.

Sandy also worked for Mansfield Autism Statewide Services as an Autism Practitioner, supporting children with Autism in their home, and coaching families to implement support strategies.

Most recently she has worked in Family Violence Prevention for a local Council in a 3 year-funded program.

Sandy is passionate about raising awareness of the importance of Gender Equality to address the increased prevalence of Family and Domestic Violence and it’s impact on women and children. Sandy also spends time supporting the Sandy Bevan Educational Centre in Uganda which provides free education for orphaned and underprivileged children.