STaR stands for Special Teaching and Research. Founded in December 2001 by a group of parents and professionals, we provide Special Education support for young children with disabilities and additional needs. And for the people who support them.We work with parents and childcare professionals to ensure that every child and their carers has the chance to:• access high quality local childcare services• be fully informed and supported• be included• have their differences honoured and accepted.Drawing on the latest research, we help affiliated childcare centres to include children with disabilities, families to enrol their child in an accepting environment, and children with disabilities to reach their full potential.