Australia’s Leading Specialist School focused on Language Disorder.

“Lucy started at Mancel College in 2022 at Prep. We were unsure how Lucy would go at the school. We had a few options in regards to schooling for Prep. Once approved at Mancel, we made the plunge and committed to enrolling Lucy to see how she would go. It didn’t take long to see the benefits. It’s an establishment dedicated to education, matched with therapy and continual support. All this in a welcoming and holistic environment for the kids and parents. As the months rolled on, we saw progress step after step, Lucy’s skills improving and watched her grow as a person. We are very thankful to the staff and school and everything they have provided to let Lucy be the best she can. We look forward to more years at Mancel and seeing Lucy grow strength to strength!”

Nicolas, parent

“Our Mancel College story began in January 2020, when we moved from Sydney to Brisbane to attend the school. After years of struggling to obtain evidence based and comprehensive support in mainstream schools, we bit the bullet and made the jump to the school, and have not looked back. Walking into the school we felt we had met our tribe. Teachers and therapists that are so specially trained, and a community who just ‘gets it’. Now in our 4th year at the school, I can’t express the gratitude for everything (academically, socially and emotionally) that the College has equipped my son with. He has gone from strength to strength and will no doubt reap lifelong benefits from attending Mancel College.”

Nidia, parent

“Anakin struggled to get communication to and from teachers at other NON language schools; they have too many students that speak well and most teachers at these schools don’t or can’t put the little extra efforts that children with differences need. At Mancel College the teachers are so caring and considerate, more patient and know the children need the time to verbally express what they are trying to say. This has led to Anakin learning to join in, being heard and enjoying being at school. With smaller school class sizes, the buildings more soundproof, and limited noises, he comes home calm. An experience he didn’t have at State schools.”

Deborah, parent

I have been a speech pathologist for many years, and because of this, I’ve always interacted closely with teachers and schools. However, I was never able to be a PART of this kind of community until I joined Mancel College last year.

 

At Mancel College, therapists are a part of the classroom. We have access to what students are doing every day, and are invited to demonstrate strategies in the classroom or suggest alternate approaches to curriculum delivery. We can observe firsthand and work with students on tasks that are relevant to their everyday, rather than creating new therapy tasks based on second-hand knowledge of the curriculum. Not only have I enjoyed working with such a huge range of different professionals across the education space, but I have also learned a lot from the teachers, school assistants and other therapists. My ideas as a speech pathologist have been embraced, expanded on and celebrated.

Lily Wilks, Speech Language Pathologist