2025 NEAS Professional Development Schedule
Please see below for the list of professional development offerings in 2025. There is a culmination of offerings including webinars, workshops, face-to-face events and online material. There is something for everyone!
You may also view recordings of historic PD events such as webinars, workshops and masterclasses via NEAS Online.

Type
Date/
Time
Title/Topic
Facilitator
Link
Workshop Online
13 Jan 25
Theme: English for Healthcare Professionals
The Indonesia Workshop Series is an initiative of NEAS Australia designed to address the English language needs of nurses and healthcare professionals in Indonesia.
This workshop series aims to deepen industry links between Australia and Indonesia as well as enhance English language proficiency and communication skills for Indonesian healthcare professionals. Ultimately, this workshop series aims to help improve patient care, facilitate international collaborations, and promote professional development within the Indonesian healthcare sector.
Workshop
F2F
Phnom Penh
13 Feb 25
17:30-19:30
(GMT+7)
A Holistic Approach: Integrating NEAS Standards for Management, Strategy and Risk
NEAS invites you to an exclusive professional development workshop tailored for ELT managers and professionals. This engaging session will explore how NEAS’ approach supports governance, strategy, and risk management, with broader implications and relevance for all staff.
Adam Kilburn, CEO, NEAS Australia
Webinar Online
20 Mar 25 16:00-17:00 SYD
Insights into Transnational Delivery – Survey Results and Trends
Join us for an exclusive webinar presented by Patrik Pavlacic, CIO at Bonard, who will share the latest trends and findings in transnational delivery based on insights gathered from a recent survey. This session will explore key developments in international education, including the benefits and challenges of delivering programs across borders.
Patrik Pavlacic, CIO, Bonard
Webinar Online
10 Apr 25 16:00-17:00 SYD
Fundamentals of Copyright in Australia
We have all been puzzled by copyright questions. Do I need to ask permission to use this content? Can we copy images found online to give to our students? Is it okay to combine extracts from third-party sources with my own text to build a course pack?
In this session, Liesl Fitzpatrick, Senior Manager, Education Licensing at Copyright Agency, will show how ELICOS providers can take the guess work out of copyright compliance. Using real life examples, she will talk through key copyright principles and common myths.
Lisel Fitzpatrick, Senior Manager, Education Licensing
Link
Conference
F2F
Sydney
22-23 May 25
NEAS Australia Conference
Pathways to Belonging: Our Role in Building Communities
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the role of English Language Teaching (ELT) has expanded beyond language instruction. ELT professionals now play a crucial part in shaping vibrant and inclusive communities where learners can thrive both linguistically and socially. The NEAS Conference 2025 theme, “Pathways to Belonging: Our Role in Building Communities,” highlights how ELT centres and educators are at the forefront of creating learning environments that cultivate belonging for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Through innovative teaching methods, cultural exchange, and active community engagement, ELT professionals help students not only master the English language but also develop the social, cultural, and leadership skills essential for integration and meaningful participation within communities.
This theme invites participants to explore the transformative power of language in breaking down barriers and uniting people across differences. ELT professionals, including centre directors, student engagement, and teachers, are encouraged to share their experiences in building and strengthening communities.
NEAS Australia
Link
Webinar Online
15 Aug 25 15:30-16:30 SYD
Doodle your way to academic success: From ‘inkredible’ art to incredible results.
This webinar delves into the often underestimated realm of doodling within educational settings. It begins with the author’s initial skepticism towards doodling, sparked by the discovery of students’ doodles on official test papers during an internal assessment audit. The prevalent notion that doodling is a distraction to academic focus is challenged, prompting a critical question: Is it reasonable to expect students not to doodle? Through extensive research, the presentation uncovers a complex truth – doodling, often misunderstood, serves as a valuable coping strategy for some students, particularly those who are neurodivergent. Doodling can enhance concentration and provide a means to create a more inclusive educational environment. The session will provide examples of successfully applying doodling in different teaching modes, such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid settings, to enhance diverse learning experiences in the TESOL classroom.
Dr Snezhana Chernova
Webinar Online
19 Aug 25
15:00-16:00 SYD
Best Practice When a Provider Closes, with TPS
When a provider closes, what happens next? How do you ensure continuity of study for students and meet your TPS obligations? This webinar will unpack the key responsibilities and share best-practice strategies for minimising disruption and supporting students.
Adam Kilburn, NEAS Australia
Webinar Online
11 Sep 25 15:00-16:00 SYD
IELTS Preparation and AI Research
Join us for an insightful session exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of IELTS preparation and assessment. This webinar will delve into emerging AI tools, current research, and practical strategies for integrating technology into test readiness. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and English language testing, this session offers valuable perspectives from the forefront of innovation.
Stephanie Bethencourt-Joyce
Webinar Online
19 Sep 25
15:00-16:00 SYD
Understanding ASQA Risk Data, with Greg Simmons
This webinar will explore how ASQA uses provider data to inform risk ratings—and what providers need to know when making applications. Bring your questions and get direct insights from the regulator.
Adam Kilburn, NEAS Australia
Webinar Online
8 Oct 2025 16:00-17:00 SYD
Practical Approaches to Student-Centred ELT
Teachers will leave with practical strategies for designing tasks that place learners at the heart of the lesson, encouraging communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Drawing from real classroom examples, they’ll look at how to adapt traditional lesson structures like PPP and TBLT to make them more engaging and learner-driven.
Dr. Nurlana Imanova
Coming Soon
Webinar Online
22 Oct 2025 16:00-17:00 SYD
AI and Copyright – What the Law Is Saying Now Join Liesl Fitzpatrick, Senior Manager of Education Licensing at the Copyright Agency, for an insightful session exploring how emerging case law is shaping the global copyright landscape in the age of AI. With a focus on education and content creation, this timely webinar will unpack what the law is saying now—and what it might say next.
Leisl Fitzpatrick, Education Licencing at the Copyright Agency
Coming Soon
Webinar Online
6 Nov 2025 15:00-16:00 SYD
IELTS Benchmarking research Join NEAS and IELTS for a thought-provoking session exploring how benchmarking can support quality and consistency in English language education. This webinar will highlight current approaches, emerging trends, and the role of assessment data in informing best practice across the sector. Ideal for ELT professionals interested in standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Stephanie BethencourtJoyce, Global Stakeholder Engagement Manager for IELTS
Coming Soon
Webinar Online
22 Nov 2025 15:00-16:00 SYD
Measuring What Matters: A Conversation on Assessment and Quality Join us for a special NEAS webinar in mid-November featuring Dr Alina von Davier, Chief of Assessment at Duolingo, in conversation with NEAS CEO Adam Garcia. In this fireside chat, Alina shares insights from her ground-breaking work in assessment innovation and quality assurance in language testing. With a career spanning psychometrics, AI, and global education reform, Alina offers a unique perspective on where the future of assessment is headed—and what that means for educators, students, and institutions alike. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the leading voices in the field during her visit to Australia.
Dr Alina von Davier, Chief of Assessment at Duolingo and Adam Kilburn, NEAS Australia
Coming Soon
Webinar Online
4 Dec 2025 16:00-17:00 SYD
IELTS Writing Essentials Achieving a Band 7 or higher in IELTS Writing remains one of the biggest challenges for many candidates. This webinar is designed to unpack exactly what examiners are looking for and how teachers and students can work together to meet those expectations.
Dr. Nurlana Imanova
Coming Soon