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May
23
Fri
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Food and Health Day
9:00am - 3:00pm
Deakin University Burwood Victoria
Description:
Food and Health teachers - this one's for you to gear up for the Victorian Curriculum v2 and units 2 & 4 VCE Food Studies & VCE Health and Human Development. Held in conjunction with Deakin University, this day includes practical kitchen sessions, hands-on workshops in the sensory lab, expert masterclasses and informative presentations.
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May
30
Fri
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2025 Design Conference
8:30am - 3:30pm
LCI Melbourne Collingwood Victoria
Description:
A professional learning event tailored for Design and Technologies teachers with a focus on textiles and VCE Product Design and Technologies, as well as enthusiasts eager to explore innovative practices in design and technologies education. The day will feature hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, and engaging breakout sessions focused on emerging trends, sustainable design, and practical classroom applications. Participants will gain fresh ideas and resources to enhance their teaching while connecting with other like-minded teachers and professionals in an exciting and creative space. Priority for session preferences given to early registrants.
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Jun
5
Thu
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Food Studies Upskill - term 2 2025
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online tutorials (5, 19 Jun & 3 Jul) & in-school day (Mon 30 Jun)
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.
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Aug
4
Mon
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Fundamentals for School Kitchen Assistants
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online (4, 11, 18, 25 Aug & 1, 8 Sep) plus self-paced learning and workplace assessment
Description:
The role of the kitchen assistant in schools is varied and can be undertaken by staff with a range of skills and qualifications. This short course covers the fundamentals for kitchen assistants considered to be common requirements across most schools (ordering, storage and preparation of food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and working collaboratively with others). Includes four online tutorial sessions plus access to five units from the hospitality training package contextualised for the school kitchen setting. Aimed at those who wish to upskill by doing some nationally recognised training or for those who wish to learn more about the essential aspects of the role.
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Aug
26
Tue
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VCE Health and Human Development exam revision series
4:30pm - 5:30pm
ONLINE via Zoom
Description:
This exam revision series provides strategies and tips for teachers to support student preparation for the VCAA exam and a student-directed revision webinar recording. Includes live TEACHER webinar on Tues 26 Aug (or recording) AND additional STUDENT webinar recording for access in class with students (with student revision handout).
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Aug
27
Wed
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VCE Food Studies exam revision series
4:30pm - 5:30pm
ONLINE via Zoom
Description:
This exam revision series provides strategies and tips for teachers to support student preparation for the VCAA exam and student-directed revision webinar recordings. Includes live TEACHER webinar on Wed 27 Aug (or recording) AND FIVE additional STUDENT webinar recordings (one per outcome, plus one exam focus) for access in class with students (with student revision handouts).
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Sep
2
Tue
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VCE Product Design and Technologies exam revision series
4:30pm - 5:30pm
ONLINE via Zoom
Description:
This exam revision series provides strategies and tips for teachers to support student preparation for the VCAA exam and a student-directed revision webinar recording. Includes live TEACHER webinar on Tues 2 Sep (or recording) AND additional STUDENT webinar recording for access in class with students (with student revision handouts).
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Oct
27
Mon
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2025 Annual Conference
8:45am - 4:00pm
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Description:
Our 2025 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 and VCE Product Design & Technology - Textiles. Plan to register early as places are limited. Priority for session preferences given to early registrants. Session choices available early term 3.
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Nov
24
Mon
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2025 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 a seated lunch in the Angliss restaurant! Session choices available mid August. Register now to receive priority for session choices.
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Dec
15
Mon
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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.
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Dec
15
Mon
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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.
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