Educator · Advocate · Creator · Dad
Different minds. Different stories. One community.
I'm Dave Harrison, an educator, education support worker, advocate, creator and dad based in Australia. I've spent years working alongside students who learn differently, families navigating complex systems, and educators searching for better ways to reach every kid in their care.
Through the Different Is Normal podcast, THRVHUB, online courses and a monthly newsletter, I share practical ideas that help people make a genuine difference.
Inclusion
Different is normal.
Inclusion isn't a special programme or a tick-box exercise. It's a daily practice that happens in the small moments, and it starts with genuine care. Through the Different Is Normal podcast and THRVHUB community, I'm building spaces where honest conversations happen.
Different doesn't mean less. Every brain has unique strengths, and when we create the right conditions, remarkable things happen.
AI in Education
The future of learning is human.
Technology at its best amplifies human connection and creativity. My AI for Teachers & ESWs course is a practical guide for educators who want to understand, use and benefit from AI tools, without the overwhelm.
Nottheory.Nothype. Just the tools I actually use every week, explained plainly and applied to real classroom situations.
What I Believe
Different doesn't mean less. Every brain has unique strengths, and when we create the right conditions, remarkable things happen.
Inclusion isn't a special programme or a tick-box exercise. It's a daily practice that happens in the small moments, and it starts with genuine care.
The most powerful resource any educator, parent or support worker has is each other. Sharing what works, openly and honestly, lifts everyone.
A good idea you can actually use beats a perfect idea stuck in theory. I focus on what works in real classrooms, real homes and real life.
Technology at its best amplifies human connection and creativity. I'm deeply curious about how AI can support educators and learners without replacing what makes us human.
Everything I do is shaped by being a dad. The stakes are personal. The work is purposeful. And the love for getting it right runs deep.
YouTube
Practical video content for educators, parents and anyone who cares about inclusion and learning.
