2025 AASE Conference: 'Great expectations'

On behalf of the Conference Organising Committee, comprising members of the Australian Association of Special Education, it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2025 AASE National Conference to be held at Rydges Melbourne, VIC.

The Conference will open with optional school visits during the day and an evening Welcome Reception on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The two-day Conference will be held on Thursday, 28 and Friday, 29 August 2025. 

The 2025 theme ‘Great Expectations’ acknowledges the importance of thinking about the future and planning for great achievements, creating innovative learning environments that equip, inspire, encourage and support the diversity of learners in Australian schools. It is about setting great expectations for all members of the education community.

As a learner and contributor, be prepared to be inspired through learning with a focus on practical strategies and solutions that you can adapt for your setting. The focus on optimism and real-world examples will contribute to a positive and empowering conference experience.

Our conference streams will highlight on 4 key focus areas:

• Curriculum Design and Delivery – both classroom practice and whole school practice now and in the future
• Engagement and Wellbeing – trauma informed practice, classroom management, whole school positive behaviour support programs
• Working in Partnerships/Collaboration – NDIS, NCCD, Inclusion Outreach Coaches; new state led funding models and initiatives; pre school and post school pathways
• Leadership in Education – how to ensure school-wide strategies, policies, initiatives are in place to support the provision of excellent teaching and learning environments; leadership issues addressing the current challenges; how to prioritise leadership challenges. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant city of Melbourne and providing you with opportunities to learn, share and collaborate with your education counterparts from across the country.