Save the date! Join SCEAA in Townsville, QLD on June 27 and 28, 2025.
Theme: Place, Democratic Participation, and the Futures of Citizenship Education Dates: June 27 and 28, 2025 Venue: James Cook University, Bebegu Yumba (Townsville) Campus, Queensland Featuring a keynote from Professor Stewart Riddle, University of Southern Queensland. The conference’s primary focus will be on three distinct sub-themes:
Head to the webpage for more information and to keep up to date: Thank you to all our members who attended our Annual General Meeting. We're excited to announce our Committee for the next 12 months:
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General committee
If you are interested in getting involved in either the general Committee or as part of The Social Educator, please reach out to [email protected] - we are welcoming new members to both! The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters adopted an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia on 27 March 2024, following a referral from the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Don Farrell. On behalf of our members, SCEAA gathered the voices of our community and submitted a formal contribution to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters’ inquiry into civics education, engagement and participation. In our submission, we advocated for greater support in education to strengthen teaching and research in civics and citizenship education. Our recommendations emphasized expanding the understanding of civics education, engagement, and participation beyond formal modes, such as voting, to better align with and reflect people’s lived experiences. You can read the full submission below. The SCEAA Executive Members were invited to represent SCEAA at a Senate hearing on 16 October 2024, where we again presented evidence-informed recommendations to guide future policies on civics and citizenship education. Several of our committee members were also invited individually to contribute their recommendations to the inquiry. Preliminary findings from collaborative research conducted by the University of South Australia, The University of Melbourne, and The University of Sydney were requested and have since been submitted to further support SCEAA’s recommendations. The full report may be accessed here. This engagement highlights the importance of our collective efforts and motivates us to continue providing opportunities for SCEAA members to connect, collaborate, and develop partnerships that advance social and citizenship education. Read more about the inquiry on the Parliament of Australia website here. Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. SCEAA welcomed more than 40 delegates representing diverse fields within social and citizenship education at the 2024 conference. Attendees came from a variety of sectors, including non-profit organisations, schools, teacher education and universities, advocacy groups, and individual advocates. Their work, rooted both in Australia and globally, reflects a shared commitment to fostering critical discussions and advancing meaningful ways forward in our field. One of the key highlights of the event was the opportunity to broaden and deepen our professional connections and identify potential allies. Bringing together such a rich and diverse group allowed for collaboration, reflection, and the strengthening of networks that will be pivotal as we collectively work towards the future. Feedback from delegates underscored the significance of reconnecting face-to-face. There was an overwhelming sense of appreciation for the opportunity to engage in meaningful, in-person dialogue once again. Importantly, there is a clear desire and motivation from delegates to keep the momentum going, building on the relationships, ideas, and energy generated during this gathering. As we look forward, our collective efforts will continue to prioritise the building of partnerships, advocacy for social and citizenship education, and the creation of spaces for ongoing dialogue and action. This event marks not only a moment of reconnection but a renewed commitment to working together toward a shared vision. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the conference happen! You can read through the conference program, including papers and links to additional information, below. Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. |