The Krongold Centre was created through a generous gift by Mr and Mrs H Krongold and substantial support from the Federal Government. It functions as a centre within the faculty, the purpose of which is to provide facilities for research in special education and educational psychology, for professional training of students and for clinical service to children and adolescents with special needs, their families and their teachers. The centre is also provides resource and professional development as well as community advice and support.
The centre has been supported by both Federal and State Government departments of Education and Community Services as well as by a number of philanthropic trusts and foundations.
Facilities are available for students and staff wishing to carry out research in educational psychology, special education, other relevant areas of education and other disciplines (eg paediatrics and child psychiatry). Supervision and consultative advice can be arranged with faculty members. The centre also provides facilities for students to conduct practicum activities as components of coursework degrees.
The centre maintains close links with the Elwyn Morey Child Study Centre, the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton and neighbouring State regional educational and community services.
The centre is staffed by a small group of psychologists and special education teachers. Other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, educational consultants and paediatricians, are appointed on a sessional basis according to demand. The director, Associate Professor Stewart Sykes, is an educational and clinical psychologist and qualified special education teacher.