Building capability, strengthening practice and advancing scholarship across Australia.
Enabling Education is a dynamic and evolving discipline. Ongoing professional learning plays an important role in keeping educators informed, connected and responsive to national developments.
NAEEA is committed to supporting professional growth across the sector as opportunities evolve.
Professional development is at the heart of NAEEA's commitment to strengthening the Enabling Education sector. We provide opportunities for educators and professionals to expand their knowledge, share innovative practice and stay informed about emerging research, policy and trends.
Whether you're new to Enabling Education or an experienced practitioner, our professional development programs are designed to support your ongoing learning, build capability and connect you with colleagues from across Australia.
Whether early-career or experienced, NAEEA supports ongoing growth and national engagement.
NAEEA webinars provide opportunities for Enabling Educators to share research, explore teaching practices and discuss emerging issues shaping the sector. Sessions feature presentations, panel discussions and practitioner insights from across the Enabling Education community.
Delivered online, webinars make it easy for members across Australia to engage in professional development, connect with colleagues and stay informed about developments in Enabling Education.
Explore how Enabling programs can be embedded within senior schooling to create new pathways into higher education and expand access and opportunity for students who may not otherwise consider university.
Practical, evidence-informed strategies for creating engaging online learning experiences that build connection, participation and sustained student engagement.
Deb Monteith shares how NAEEA’s Maths SIG sparks curiosity and creativity in Enabling mathematics, reshaping attitudes and building student confidence.
Our flagship bi-annual event for Enabling Educators across Australia.
NAEEA’s National Conference brings together Enabling Educators, researchers and sector leaders from across Australia to share ideas, research and practice that strengthen Enabling Education. It provides an important opportunity to explore emerging issues, showcase innovation and support the continued development of pathways into higher education.
More than a conference, it is a national forum for collaboration and community. Delegates connect with colleagues across institutions, exchange insights and contribute to conversations shaping the future of Enabling Education and widening participation in Australia.
Hosted by Edith Cowan University & Murdoch University
NAEEA’s annual conference is the leading national forum for Enabling Educators. It brings together researchers, practitioners and institutional leaders to explore emerging scholarship, policy developments and innovative practice.
Expect keynote speakers, peer-reviewed presentations, collaborative workshops and national networking.
NAEEA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring Enabling Educators together to explore key areas of practice, research and policy within the sector. These member-led groups provide opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional discussion across institutions.
SIGs support ongoing professional development by connecting educators with colleagues who share similar interests and challenges, helping to strengthen research, teaching practice and sector engagement within Enabling Education.
Special Interest Groups provide structured spaces for research discussion, practice innovation and peer collaboration.
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Sector conversations that shape Enabling Education
NAEEA symposiums bring Enabling Educators together to explore research, share practice and discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities within Enabling Education. These events provide a collaborative forum for academics, practitioners and sector leaders to exchange ideas and contribute to national conversations around pathways and widening participation in higher education.
Through presentations, panels and discussion, symposiums support the ongoing development of Enabling Education and strengthen connections across the sector.
The next Pathways Education and Research Colloquium will be held in 2027.
Date, venue and program details will be announced once confirmed. We look forward to welcoming the sector together again to continue advancing pathways education, equity and student success.
NAEEA is exploring opportunities to expand its professional development offering through online learning. This future initiative will provide flexible access to learning materials, recordings and curated content designed to support Enabling Educators across Australia.
Online learning will complement NAEEA’s conferences, webinars and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) by providing on-demand access to sector insights, teaching approaches and research relevant to Enabling Education.
Register interestEngage with NAEEA’s professional development opportunities and connect with educators shaping the future of Enabling Education.
View upcoming eventsNAEEA membership connects Individuals and Institutions who are committed to advancing Enabling Education across Australia.
We offer membership options for individual educators and researchers, institutions, and sector partners, providing access to Special Interest Groups, national events, research collaboration and a strong collective voice in policy conversations.
We're here to help. Whether you're looking for information, support, resources, or simply have a question, the NAEEA team can connect you with the right people and opportunities.
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