Call for Abstracts


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.

It is proposed that 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 event will also include an exhibition, which will be open across the two conference days.

The theme for the 2025 Conference is: Great Expectations’

The 2025 theme 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.

The theme of the conference will be represented within the program and authors should endeavour to address the theme.

The Conference will provide opportunities for educators, academics, community members and key stakeholders to come together to collaborate, share knowledge and learn together. 

Abstracts are sought for:

Practitioner Presentations

Research on Practice Presentations


Conference Streams

The Conference Organising Committee is seeking submissions related to four key conference streams:

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.


Call for Abstract Closing on: Friday, 21 February 2025


KEY DATES

Early Bird Registration Available
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Early Bird Registration Closes
Friday, 30 May 2025

Standard Registration Available
Saturday, 31 May 2025

Standard Registration Closes
Tuesday, 19 August 2025

CONFERENCE CONVENOR

The Australian Association of Special Education (AASE) is a broad-based non-categorical association concerned with all who have special education needs. 

Host State - AASE Victorian Chapter

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

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