MLTA of NSW

12/10/2026

Education Services Australia (ESA) is developing an F–10 Online Languages Hub as part of the Teacher Resource Hubs (TRH) program, similar to the ELLA website. The Hub aims to support language teachers across Australia by providing access to relevant teaching resources, programs and platforms.

ESA has engaged the Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education (SICLE) to conduct an environmental scan and gap analysis of the F–10 language learning landscape. This project will identify existing resources and initiatives, explore gaps and unmet needs, and make recommendations on how the proposed Languages Hub can best support teachers and school leaders.

As part of this project, SICLE is seeking feedback from language teachers and school leaders through three online consultation workshops. These sessions will provide an opportunity to hear about the work undertaken so far and contribute feedback to help inform the development of the Languages Hub.

Workshop details:
• Workshop 1: Thursday 15 October, 4.30–6.00 pm AEDT
• Workshop 2: Wednesday 21 October, 4.30–6.00 pm AEDT
• Workshop 3: Monday 26 October, 4.30–6.00 pm AEDT
Workshop agenda
• Welcome and introduction
• Update on the environmental scan and gap analysis
• Breakout room discussions and feedback
• Next steps

How to participate:
Language teachers and school leaders interested in contributing are encouraged to please register using the this link. Places are limited to 30 participants per workshop, so early registration is recommended. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fuOzgnGBXUixCzja5-0UqJLRL5goZ8BOvjMYxi6F2RpUQjA0TVc0Q1I2SlhQQ0lTNkE2SzdJS1A0NiQlQCN0PWcu
A Microsoft Teams link will be sent to registered participants in a separate email closer to the workshop date.
For further information, please contact SICLE at [email protected].
We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues and networks to help ensure that the development of the Languages Hub reflects the needs and experiences of language educators across Australia.

02/10/2026

The MLTA NSW linguafest judging panel met this week and had some tough decisions to make to decide the winners and awards for the 2026 linguafest competition.
Thank you for all the wonderful entries!
Stay tuned to see which films will be showcased at the Virtual screening and awards in November.

23/09/2026

Wishing everyone all the best for the last week of Term 3 and a fabulous holiday!
Thank you for continuing to keep languages a vibrant place for our students and each other!

23/09/2026

FATFA conference
The biennial FATFA conference for 2026 will be held in Canberra on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November. This is a rare opportunity to connect with French teachers from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific in Canberra at this professional learning.

Draft program and registrations - on the FATFA website https://www.fatfa.net/conferences/2026-conference/
There is a great line-up of presenters from across Australia and overseas, covering a wide range of topics and perspectives.

You can also register directly via Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1572109
An email will be sent to registered attendees about the Conference Dinner as soon as numbers are established.

The FATFA Conference 2026, hosted by the MLTAACT French Section, explores (un)Knowing and (un)Learning, inviting educators to rethink how French is...

14/09/2026

Check out the session for this Friday!

ADECS Educational Consultancy Services Semester 2 PL events
MLTA NSW Corporate Sponsor ADECS Educational Consultancy Services is pleased to announce the Semester 2 schedule of NESA-accredited PL events for Language teachers.

For details on each course, view the flyers https://tinyurl.com/223byjfc, or for more information about ADECS, including contact details and testimonials, head to the business website http://www.adecs.com.au/
Apply now to receive a reduced rate for MLTA NSW members. Use code EB10 at checkout for a 10% discount.

14/09/2026

Just a reminder to submit your entries by Friday 18 September!

Join LINGUAFEST 2026!
The 2026 theme is "CHANGE" and the signature item is "A MASK"

Students create and submit a 2 minute film in the language they are learning. Somewhere in the film, students need to have the signature item.
Films can be in more than one language other than English.

For any enquiries or questions, please email the Linguafest Convenor [email protected]
Entries close: Friday 18 September 2026
Virtual screening and Awards Presentation Friday 20 November 2026.

10/08/2026

CI Down Under Conference 2027
Please visit the conference website to find more detailed information about the innovative formatting of this conference and to register. https://tinyurl.com/bdh523e7

10/08/2026

ADECS Educational Consultancy Services Semester 2 PL events
MLTA NSW Corporate Sponsor ADECS Educational Consultancy Services is pleased to announce the Semester 2 schedule of NESA-accredited PL events for Language teachers.

For details on each course, view the flyers https://tinyurl.com/223byjfc, or for more information about ADECS, including contact details and testimonials, head to the business website http://www.adecs.com.au/
Apply now to receive a reduced rate for MLTA NSW members. Use code EB10 at checkout for a 10% discount.

10/08/2026

Join LINGUAFEST 2026!
The 2026 theme is "CHANGE" and the signature item is "A MASK"

Students create and submit a 2 minute film in the language they are learning. Somewhere in the film, students need to have the signature item.
Films can be in more than one language other than English.

For any enquiries or questions, please email the Linguafest Convenor [email protected]
Entries close: Friday 18 September 2026
Virtual screening and Awards Presentation Friday 20 November 2026.

07/06/2026

Members had a wonderful day of connection, learning, inspiration and fun at the MLTA NSW Conference on Friday 29 May. Thank you to everyone who came along to participate, present and support the event. 👏
Take a look at the highlights in the video below.
We look forward to seeing you at the 26th AFMLTA International Conference in Sydney in 2027! 🎉