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Empowering Community Language Schools and Teachers conference program here
We warmly
invite you to join us at the 2026 Community Language Teachers Conference and
Professional Development Day, Australia’s largest professional learning
event dedicated to community language education, taking place on:
Saturday, 18 April 2026, University of Sydney
This year’s
conference offers meaningful Opportunities to Grow professionally,
collaboratively, and as a community, with inspiring presentations from
outstanding international, interstate, and local experts. The program has been
thoughtfully designed by our Education Officer, Alex Di Prinzio, in collaboration
with community language teachers, for community language teachers, ensuring
relevance, practicality, and real impact.
What to Expect
The conference
program features:
2 inspiring
keynote speakers
32 dynamic
workshops to choose from
Innovative,
practical sessions you can use immediately in your classroom
Workshops
tailored for primary and secondary teachers, school leaders, and management
committees
Expert
presenters from Australia and overseas
New
opportunities for connection, collaboration, and shared learning across our
community
Why Attend?
Our annual
conference is more than a professional development day—it is a celebration of
our shared commitment to keeping languages and cultures thriving. It is a space
to:
Be inspired
and motivated
Exchange ideas
and best practice
Reconnect with
colleagues who share your passion for community language education
Support your
professional growth and your school community
This is an opportunity not to be missed.
FAQs:
1. What are my transport/parking options for getting to
and from the event?
Answer:
PARKING https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/campuses/getting-to-campus.html
Public transport options there are buses (426, 422, 483) from Central station to City Road and it is a 1 minute walk to the Auditorium. Trains and buses also leave from Redfern train station - see here for transport details
2. Once I arrive, where do I go to register?
Answer: Registration for the conference opens at 8:00
am and closes promptly at 8:45 am. Please proceed to the designated
registration area upon arrival.
3. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Answer: For any inquiries, please reach out to us via
email at admin@nswfcls.org.au or contact us directly at 9558 6134.
4. Can I update my registration information?
Answer: Yes, you can update your registration details
at any time, including adding additional teachers you've purchased tickets for.
5. Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?
Answer: Yes, you can transfer the name on your ticket
by updating the details up to 7 days prior to the conference.
6. Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration
doesn't match the person who attends?
Answer: To ensure accuracy, please update the registration details to reflect the correct attendee's name. This can be done by contacting the office on 9586134 or admin@nswfcls.org.au
7. What's the refund policy?
Answer: Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.
The Federation recognises the NSW Department of Education and Multicultural NSW as its funding bodies
