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.
Engage with research and policy developments shaping Enabling Education.
Strengthen your practice through peer learning and scholarly exchange.
Build connections across institutions and disciplines.
Present your work and contribute to national dialogue.
The flagship bi-annual event for Enabling Educators across 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.
2026 NAEEA National Conference
2–4 December 2026 | Perth, WA
NAEEA conferences have contributed significantly to national scholarship in Enabling Education.
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NAEEA webinars explore emerging research, practical innovations and sector developments in Enabling Education. Each session provides opportunities for discussion, collaboration and shared insight.
Recent national policy discussions are placing renewed focus on pathways into higher education and the role of Enabling programs in widening participation. These developments highlight the growing recognition of Enabling Education as a critical part of Australia’s higher education landscape and raise important considerations for educators, institutions and policymakers across the sector.
NAEEA symposiums bring Enabling Educators together to explore research, share practice and shape the future of Enabling Education in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Expression of Interest (EOI)NAEEA membership connects Individuals, Institutions and Friends of NAEEA 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.
