Call for EOIs to present at Qld PD Fest
We are now inviting abstract submissions from educators and professionals interested in presenting at QLD PD Fest.
August Newsletter
This month’s newsletter covers key advocacy updates, sector insights, and preparations for the English Australia Conference. Read about recent engagement with government, the latest on visa reform and more.
June Newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest from English Australia in our end-of-financial-year newsletter. From critical advocacy updates and the latest student visa data, to new PD offerings, the launch of our ELICOS compliance course, and early-bird conference registration, there’s a lot happening across the sector. Read the full update to catch up on key developments and find out how we’re supporting you through the months ahead.
Position Vacant: Reviews Editor for English Australia Journal
English Australia is seeking a pro-active, systems-oriented person with an interest in ELT resources to join the editorial team of the English Australia Journal as Reviews Editor.
English Australia Response to LNP Proposed Student Visa Fee Hike
On Sunday morning, the leader of the Liberal Party announced his party will raise the student visa application fee by between 56% and 212% and cut international student numbers by 80,000.English Australia strongly opposes these moves and the economic and social damage they would cause Australia.
Call for Expressions of Interest: Executive Editor, English Australia Journal
English Australia is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an Executive Editor (or Co-Editors) to lead the English Australia Journal from April 2025 to April 2027.
CEO Report April 2024
It’s been another very busy month! We’ve seen further announcements from the government of changes and reviews, including the list of pathway courses exempted from the increase to English language proficiency levels and the commencement of a review of the migration points system.
CEO Report March 2024
March has seen the continuation of challenges and poor outcomes in terms of Australia’s student visa regime. Extensive and widespread delays have continued to cause uncertainty and have seen many students miss their first-semester course intakes. At the same time, student visa applications have continued to see inconsistent decision-making with very high refusal rates in certain key markets and generic explanations for these refusals.
CEO Report February 2024
My first month as CEO of English Australia has been a busy one! I jumped straight in on day one with the Department of Education’s Integrity Stakeholder Forum’. This was a consultation with key stakeholders on a number of proposed changes to the statutory framework of international education. That set the scene and I’ve been working daily on advocating for optimising these reforms for English Australia member colleges and their students since. As I’m sure you’re all very aware, visa processing and grant rates have been front and centre once again.I’ve also been reaching out to member colleges to arrange meetings and campus visits as part of the ‘Meet the English Australia CEO’ initiative. Please see below for more details.Meanwhile, English Australia has also been busy gathering data for the Annual ELICOS survey, registering colleges to participate in the ELT Barometer, coordinating nationwide PD Fests, holding a board meeting, electing a new English Australia Board member, and much, much more!
CEO Report January 2024
I am thrilled to have officially commenced my new role as CEO of English Australia. It’s an honour and a privilege to serve English Australia, its members, and the ELT sector in Australia. I look forward to getting around the country in the coming months to visit member colleges, attend branch meetings, and meet with you all.I’m conscious as I write this report of the big shoes I have to fill and have enormous gratitude for the efforts and support of the amazing Brett Blacker, both for his work as CEO and for his support in preparing me to take over the role. I’d also like to express my thanks to the Secretariat, the Board, and the many members who have already been in touch, for the very warm and supportive welcome.Please read the full CEO report for updates on developments in migration, the federal government’s international education strategy, details on the new National ELICOS survey and the ELT Barometer survey, the state PD Fests for 2024, and more.
