PD Update for July
Upcoming Events
Make your initiatives go VIRAL
Webinar: 17 July at 3.30pm-4.30pm (AEST)
Hosted by the Academic Managers’ SIG, this webinar will explore the VIRAL framework—Vision, Inspire, Resource, Assist and Learn. It will provide academic managers with practical strategies to enhance the implementation and sustainability of new initiatives
Annual ELICOS Market Data Survey Webinar
24 July at 3.30pm-4.30pm (AEST) – Member Only
Please join us for an informative webinar on the key research findings from the English Australia Annual ELICOS Market Data Survey Report and to explore the implications of this data.
Back to basics: The fundamentals of Australia Copyright
Webinar: 20 August at 3.00pm-4.00pm (AEST)
In this session, Liesl Fitzpatrick, Senior Manager, Education Licensing at Copyright Agency, will show how English language providers can take the guess work out of copyright compliance. Using real life examples, she will talk through key copyright principles and common myths.
Upgrading your students’ language by giving feedback that makes a difference
Webinar: 17 September at 3.30pm-4.30pm (AEST)
Focusing on ‘emergent language’, this webinar will guide participants in identifying and using language that arises naturally during classroom interactions. Through real examples, teachers will learn how to notice, prioritise and respond to emergent language to support students’ development.
Celebrating Innovation in the Classroom –
Meet our 2025 Bright Ideas Winners
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Bright Ideas competition, generously supported by Pearson. Held as part of our state PD Fests, this year’s competition shone a spotlight on fresh, practical, and inspiring ideas from the ELICOS classroom.
One standout presenter from each PD Fest has been sponsored to attend the English Australia Conference, where they’ll take the stage to share their winning session with a national audience.
Congratulations to our talented winners:
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Tanja Hafenstein and Adrian Cohen, UQ College – QLD
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Imona Hossain, University of Adelaide ELC – SA
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Justin Moon, Greenwich College – NSW
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Jacky-Lou Maestre and Saman Ranabahu, Monash College – VIC
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Shakti Koushik, ILSC Perth – WA
We can’t wait to see you in action at the Conference!
Explore the winning presentations here
New PEAL Competency Framework Launched – Supporting ELICOS Educators into Higher Ed
We’re excited to announce the launch of the PEAL Practitioner Competency Framework, a major initiative from the English Australia Post-entry English and Academic Language (PEAL) SIG.
As more ELICOS educators step into the post-entry support space, many bring valuable EAP experience—but also face new challenges. The PEAL Practitioner Competency Framework is designed to bridge that gap, clearly outlining the core competencies needed to thrive in PEAL roles across diverse academic contexts.
Building on the foundation of the English Australia CPD Framework, this new resource provides targeted guidance for teachers navigating new genres, learning contexts, and teaching approaches in HE. It’s an essential tool for anyone working in—or aspiring to work in—the dynamic and evolving PEAL space.
The Framework was developed under the leadership of PEAL SIG Convenor Sue Gollagher, in collaboration with a dedicated committee of PEAL practitioners.
Brisbane Educators –
Don’t Miss our Pre-Conference Workshops!
The English Australia Conference is coming to Brisbane from 27–29 August, and it’s your chance to be part of the action!
Even if you’re not attending the full conference, you can still join our pre-conference workshops on 27 August — a fantastic opportunity for affordable, high-quality professional development.
Connect with passionate ELICOS professionals from across Australia, gain fresh insights, and walk away inspired and empowered.
Choose from three dynamic workshops:
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Intercultural Competence for ELICOS: An interactive session tailored to our sector
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What are students doing with AI? Explore how to guide Gen AI use in Higher Ed
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Empowering Teachers: Practical strategies for building assessment design capacity for ELICOS, generously sponsored by IELTS
Celebrate ANZ’s linguistic diversity in a 10-week language challenge
Join your peers across Australia and New Zealand for the inaugural Duolingo Language Challenge, running from July 28 – October 6, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned polyglot or just starting out, every XP you earn brings you closer to great prizes, institutional bragging rights, and real-world impact.
Benefits of Participating:
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Winners can direct $8,000 in charitable donations, distributed as follows:
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First Place: $5,000 donation
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Second Place: $2,000 donation
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Top Institution: $1,000 donation
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Free Duolingo SUPER 12-month premium access
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Weekly Prizes Top XP scorer each week wins a Duolingo prize pack
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Streak Reward Maintain a 60-day streak to earn a Duolingo plushie
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Institutional Glory Wear the crown as ANZ’s top language learning institution
