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Events & Conferences

Connecting Enabling Educators across Australia since 2012.

NAEEA plays a vital role in strengthening Enabling Education across Australia.

Through research collaboration, professional development and national engagement, the association brings educators together to share knowledge, address emerging issues and advocate for accessible pathways into higher education.

By connecting educators, researchers and practitioners across institutions, NAEEA fosters a strong national community committed to widening participation and improving outcomes for students entering university through Enabling programs.

Why NAEEA Events Matter

National Perspective

Engage with research and policy developments shaping Enabling Education.

Professional Growth

Strengthen your practice through peer learning and scholarly exchange.

Collaboration

Build connections across institutions and disciplines.

Visibility & Leadership

Present your work and contribute to national dialogue.

NAEEA Upcoming Events

NAEEA National Conference

The flagship bi-annual event for Enabling Educators across Australia.

2026 NAEEA Conference

Perth, WA, 2–4 December 2026, Hybrid Event

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.

National Conference

2026 NAEEA National Conference

2–4 December 2026, Perth, WA

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Webinars & Online Seminars

NAEEA webinars explore emerging research, practical innovations and sector developments in Enabling Education. Each session provides opportunities for discussion, collaboration and shared insight.

Webinar: Online Learning SIG

Creating a “STICKy” Online Learning Environment

Session Overview

What makes students keep coming back to an online learning environment?

Join the NAEEA Online Learning SIG for a practical webinar exploring how to create a 'STICKy' online learning experience, one that encourages participation, builds connection, and supports sustained student engagement.

Drawing on the STICK Framework from Engaging Enabling Students in Online Learning (Syme & Braund, 2026), presenters will share evidence-informed strategies and practical approaches that educators can apply to foster meaningful engagement in online enabling education.

Whether you're designing new online learning experiences or enhancing existing ones, you'll leave with practical ideas and techniques that can be implemented immediately.

Presenter Biographies

Online Learning SIG presenters

Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (AEST)

Join via Zoom: https://cqu.zoom.us/j/83214761103?pwd=zxT73w0cBeqKRPvAPO8aCpIcnvs4AI.1

NAEEA Symposiums

NAEEA symposiums bring Enabling Educators together to explore research, share practice and shape the future of Enabling Education in Australia.

2025 Pathways Education and Research Colloquium

Friday 24 October 2025 at the University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Campus.

The Pathways Education and Research Colloquium is NAEEA's biennial sector event dedicated to advancing research, practice and collaboration in Pathways Education, Enabling Education, widening participation and equity in higher education.

Held in the years between the NAEEA Conference, the colloquium provides an opportunity for researchers, educators and practitioners to share emerging research, explore innovative practice and strengthen Pathways Education as a recognised field of scholarship.

Advancing the Agenda

The 2025 Pathways Education and Research Colloquium, Advancing the Agenda, was held on Friday 24 October 2025 at the University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Campus.

The event brought together colleagues from across Australia to examine current research, foster collaboration and contribute to the ongoing development of Pathways Education.

Event Highlights

  • Keynote presentation by Professor Andrew Harvey, a nationally recognised leader in equity policy and higher education research.
  • A sector panel discussion featuring leaders from across the Pathways and Enabling Education community, including then NAEEA Chair Karen Seary.
  • Parallel research and provocation sessions showcasing contemporary research and innovative practice.
  • Official launch of the Journal of Pathways Education and Research.

Presenters were also invited to submit expanded versions of their presentations for consideration in the Journal of Pathways Education and Research, further contributing to the growing body of scholarship in the sector.

Looking Ahead

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.

Present with NAEEA

NAEEA welcomes contributions from Enabling Educators, researchers and practitioners who wish to share their work with the broader Enabling Education community.Presentation opportunities are available through the NAEEA National Conference, symposiums, webinars, and Special Interest Group events.

Presenting with NAEEA provides a platform to share research, showcase innovative practice and contribute to national conversations shaping Enabling Education. It also offers valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues across institutions and support the continued development of the sector.

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NAEEA 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.

Membership categories include:

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