Mark your calendar! The 2022 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference is fast approaching.
This year’s theme is Re-Emerging where we’ll celebrate how our sector managed to overcome the significant challenges of the past two years and focus on life skills and practical strategies, embracing the exciting future of VET. Register here (groups of 10 more receive a 10% discount – contact info@vdc.edu.au to find out more)
Who you should look out for
Our Keynote Speakers:
Li Cunxin AO, who’s life story was portrayed in the Australian film classic ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’. Li is a former international ballet star turned stockbroker and currently the artistic director of the Queensland Ballet, and a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story.
Keynote address: ‘A living example of overcoming adversity and achieving excellence in life’
Layne Beachely AO, 7-time world champion surfer, speaker on self-empowerment and mental wellness.
Keynote address: ‘Achieve sustained success’
Michael Carr-Gregg, PhD MAAPI, One of Australia’s highest profile psychologists, author, broadcaster and specialist in mental health.
Keynote address: ‘Work/Life Balance – how to achieve the perfect equilibrium’
David Bartlett, Former Tasmanian Premier and speaker on Decoding the Future.
Keynote address: ‘The death of the job, the future of work’
Our welcome and opening will be presented by The Hon. Gayle Tierney MP. She understands the importance of communities and has dedicated her professional life to enhancing opportunities for the people she represents and works with. A constant has been the importance she has placed on access to education which is integral to thriving communities and economies.
Our Master of Ceremonies is none other than one of our extraordinary facilitators, Chemène Sinson! Specialising in education, learning and performance across various educational sectors, both within Australia and internationally, Chemène has been an irreplaceable part of our programs. We’re absolutely thrilled to have her be a part of our Teaching & Learning Conference this year.
What you should look forward to
VDC is proud to present our Professional Learning Workshops – we have quite the roster in store.
‘Preparing to deliver Hybrid sessions now and for the future’
- Presented by Vanessa Trower – Nexperk Learning Partner, GM, Award-winning Learning Professional
Vanessa Trower is a learning, training, and performance industry leader, serving as the 2020 NSW AITD President and is a multi-award-winning Learning Professional in Australia and the Asia Pacific.
‘What got us here, won’t get us there. Re-emerging with sustainable learning strategies for success’
- Presented by Martin Probst – CEO – Chief Education Officer, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment. Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
‘Cultural awareness and building cultural capability workshop’
- Presented by Jillian West – Indigenous Consulting and Mentoring
Jillian is a proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean and Palawa from the Islands of Bass Strait with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and life their journey. She has worked extensively in the Centrelink space for 13 years and is strongly committed to working alongside community organisations, developing partnerships, and building cultural capacity. She strives to give Aboriginal people a voice through mentoring employment and education with the aim of closing the gap.
Click here to see the full program and all our amazing speakers!
VDC would like to thank our incredible sponsors!
