Did you know that VATE gives back to our wider community? Instead of delegate and presenter gifts at our 2025 State Conference we instead donate these funds to charities. Djirra is one of the organisations we will be donating to. A bit more below 👇 Djirra is a specialist Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in Victoria with over 23 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. Djirra finds solutions through Aboriginal women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience and is committed to a future without family violence. Djirra offers statewide services and supports to Aboriginal people who have experienced, or are at risk of, family violence. Aboriginal women’s self-determination is Djirra’s foundation. https://djirra.org.au/ (fb)

Join one of our Guest Speakers at our 2025 State Conference. We have invited Dr Fiona Longmuir and Esther Anatolitis to speak on Thursday 20 November. Ether's session is English teachers have superpowers. Dr. Fiona's session is Enhancing belonging to the profession: Rediscovering joy, connection and purpose in teaching work. Find out more here: https://www.vate.org.au/2025-vate-state-conference (fb)