Professional Learning Calendar - Home Economics Victoria

Home Economics Victoria runs events for members and the public throughout the year. Click the "Register Here" button for each activity to see a full description including presenters and costs.

Jan 1 Thu	VCE Food Studies Unit 2 planning & overview webinar ON DEMAND 12:02am - 12:00pm ON DEMAND available now until 15 Nov 2026 Description: This ON DEMAND VIDEO RECORDING presented by Chrissy Collins, Huntingtower School will provide an overview of unit 2 and how to plan the semester to cover the key knowledge, key skills and assessment requirements. Includes a semester planner, suggested teaching & learning activities and assessment ideas. Register
Jan 1 Thu	VCE Food Studies Unit 4 planning & overview webinar ON DEMAND 12:04am - 12:00pm ON DEMAND available now until 15 Nov 2026 Description: This ON DEMAND VIDEO RECORDING presented by Edwina Nolan, Ashwood High School will provide an overview of unit 4 and how to plan the semester to cover the key knowledge, key skills and assessment requirements. Includes a semester planner, suggested teaching & learning activities and assessment ideas. Provide a school purchase order or make payment by credit card for immediate access. Register
Sep 1 Tue	VCE Food Studies exam revision series 4:00pm - 5:00pm ON DEMAND until exam day Description: This exam revision series provides strategies and tips for teachers to support student preparation for the VCAA exam. Includes live TEACHER webinar recording AND FIVE additional STUDENT webinar recordings (one per outcome, plus one exam focus) for access in class with students (with student revision handout). Register
Oct 23 Fri	2026 Annual Conference 8:30am - 4:00pm Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Description: Our 2026 annual conference for teachers at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has more than 35 session options for teachers of 7-10 food, textiles & health, home economics, VCE Food Studies, VCE Health and Human Development, VET Hospitality & VCE Product Design and Technologies. Plan to register early as places are limited. Priority for session preferences given to early registrants. Session choices available early term 3. Register Here
Nov 20 Fri	2026 Kitchen Assistants Conference 8:45am - 2:30pm Angliss Conference Centre, 5/555 La Trobe St., Melbourne Description: The one day in the year for School Kitchen Assistants from all over Victoria to come together for a day of professional learning and networking. We are back at the Angliss Conference Centre with its central city location and a return to lunch in the Angliss Training Restaurant! Register Here
Nov 23 Mon	Food Studies Upskill - term 4 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm Online tutorials (Mon 23 & 30 Nov, 7 Dec) & in-school day (Fri 11 Dec) Description: Currently teaching junior home economics or food studies without any formal qualification in this method? Could do with some tips on how to deliver the subject confidently and safely in a practical setting? This introductory professional learning course will provide you with some basic skills to get you started. Delivered by expert food studies teacher Chrissy Collins, who will cover everything from cooking demonstrations, to kitchen hazards, kitchen classroom operation and class timing. Register Here
Dec 15 Tue	SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety 12:00am - 11:59pm ONLINE (enrol and start any time from 15 Jan - 15 Dec) Description: This nationally accredited unit offered by Home Economics Victoria RTO: 21063 is for teachers, kitchen assistants and students requiring a formal food handling unit. Discount of 50% for classes with classroom teacher free. Register Here
Dec 15 Tue	SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision 12:00am - 11:59pm ONLINE (enrol and start any time from 15 Jan - 15 Dec) Description: This nationally accredited skill set is for schools requiring a food safety supervisor. Suitable for teachers, kitchen assistants, canteen staff or students seeking work in hospitality. Contact us for student prices. Register Here