Our CONFERENCE PROGRAM is emerging!

The Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) announces the emerging program for their 2026 National Conference, 'Lighting the Way for Literacy: Empowering Voices, Thinking Critically, Creating Communities,' to be held in Fremantle, Western Australia. ALEA's National Conference is the premier gathering for primary educators, school leaders, and literacy academics across Australia, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect, share ideas, and engage with current challenges and innovations in literacy education. The 2026 theme reflects three interconnected priorities that define contemporary literacy education: empowering diverse student voices through inclusive literacy practices, developing the critical thinking capacities that students need to navigate an information-rich world, and building the professional learning communities that sustain excellent literacy teaching over time. The Fremantle venue adds a distinctive dimension to the experience, situating the conference in one of Western Australia's most vibrant cultural settings. For literacy educators seeking to stay current with research, connect with colleagues across state boundaries, and bring fresh energy and ideas back to their schools, the ALEA National Conference represents the highest-quality professional learning opportunity in the Australian literacy education landscape.