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Professional learning at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership 

The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership delivers world-class professional learning and resources that strengthen teaching and leadership, improve student outcomes and elevate the profession.

Explore the highlights below or visit the Academy website for further professional learning opportunities.

Thought Leadership Series – Self-Determination in Education

Commences online – Wednesday 17 June 2026

This 1.5-hour webinar will explore how First Nations perspectives and lived experiences can inform and guide education curriculum.

Speakers include: 

• Lucy Amon, Academy Board member, a proud Quandamooka woman with kinship connections to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and Head of First Nations Strategy and Engagement at North Melbourne Football Club. 

•  Dr Anita Heiss AM, author, prominent member of the Wiradyuri nation of central New South Wales and advocate for Indigenous literacy.

   

For more information and to register, visit the Thought Leadership Series – Self Determination in Education webpage. 

Middle Leaders Conference

Commences in East Melbourne – Thursday 9 July 2026

Support your middle leaders to grow their leadership impact at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership’s Middle Leaders Conference, where they will gain practical, evidence-informed strategies required to drive school-wide improvement. 

Under the theme ‘Leading with Influence’, this is an opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and learn from expert practitioners who will help strengthen middle leadership capability.   

For more information and to register visit the Middle Leaders Conference webpage. 

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Plan your professional learning by viewing or downloading our 2026 program calendar.