March 3 2009     They know from a young age what they want to be when they grow up; they usually choose to study applied sciences; but they cannot explain why they made those choices.  Gifted youths already know what they want to be when they grow up. They usually choose to study applied sciences, but when they are asked why they made their choices, they are not able to explain.

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G.A.T.E.WAYS provides opportunities for highly able and gifted students to extend their learning by participating in programs with like-minded students.  For school-term programs, students are selected by their teachers.  Children can also join the Brainwaves clubs, and participate in festivals and holiday programs.  ...read more »

The CHIP program encourages the development and education of children of high intellectual potential.  Term and school holiday tutoring programs are offered to challenge these young minds.  Assessment and testing are also offered.  ...read more »

These associations aim to offer advocacy for the equitable education of gifted students and to create a climate of acceptance. They provide parents with information on identification, resources, and conferences.

National: Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented: http://aaegt.net.au/

NSW: New South Wales Association for Gifted and Talented Children:  http://www.nswagtc.org.au/  ...read more »

The University of NSW conducts the Gifted Education Research Resource and Information Centre (GERRIC). GERRIC offers seminars for parents, resources, and a parenting course.  For the children, there are two-school holiday programs for all school ages, conducted at the UNSW.

http://gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au/abut.html

http://gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au/students/

This site is dedicated to offering support for gifted children and their families, via resources, school listings, forums and a gifted bookshop.  ...read more »

This very helpful website offers a newsletter,book shop, library, news service, service locator, and advice line.  ...read more »

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children is a world-wide organisation offering information, support and advocacy for gifted children and their families.  They offer a member's area, journal, and annual conference.

http://world-gifted.org/

This expert-run site explains what giftedness is all about, the characteristics of gifted children, and the assessment of children.  The GDC store offers books and other related products.  ...read more »

This award winning website has separate sections for parents, educators, kids/teens and offers resources, articles, books and links, guides and definitions, newsletters and blogs.  ...read more »