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<\/a><\/p>\nMark your calendar! The 2022 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference is fast approaching.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme is Re-Emerging<\/strong> where we\u2019ll celebrate how our sector managed to overcome the significant challenges of the past two years and focus on life skills and practical strategies, embracing the exciting future of VET. Register here<\/a> (groups of 10 more receive a 10% discount \u2013 contact info@vdc.edu.au<\/a> to find out more)<\/p>\n Our Keynote Speakers:<\/p>\n Li Cunxin AO<\/strong><\/a>, who\u2019s life story was portrayed in the Australian film classic \u2018Mao\u2019s Last Dancer\u2019. Li is a former international ballet star turned stockbroker and currently the artistic director of the Queensland Ballet, and a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story. Layne Beachely AO<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> 7-time world champion surfer, speaker on self-empowerment and mental wellness. Michael Carr-Gregg<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>PhD MAAPI,\u00a0<\/strong>One of Australia\u2019s highest profile psychologists, author, broadcaster and specialist in mental health. David Bartlett<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> Former Tasmanian Premier and speaker on Decoding the Future. Our welcome and opening will be presented by The Hon. Gayle Tierney MP<\/a>. She understands the importance of communities and has dedicated her professional life to enhancing opportunities for the people she represents and works with. \u00a0A constant has been the importance she has placed on access to education which is integral to thriving communities and economies.<\/p>\n Our Master of Ceremonies is none other than one of our extraordinary facilitators, Chem\u00e8ne Sinson! Specialising in education, learning and performance across various educational sectors, both within Australia and internationally, Chem\u00e8ne has been an irreplaceable part of our programs. We\u2019re absolutely thrilled to have her be a part of our Teaching & Learning Conference this year.<\/p>\n VDC is proud to present our Professional Learning Workshops – we have quite the roster in store.<\/p>\n \u2018Preparing to deliver Hybrid sessions now and for the future\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Vanessa Trower is a learning, training, and performance industry leader, serving as the 2020 NSW AITD President and is a multi-award-winning Learning Professional in Australia and the Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n \u2018What got us here, won\u2019t get us there. Re-emerging with sustainable learning strategies for success\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today\u2019s busy and ever-changing environment. Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin\u2019s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.<\/p>\n \u2018Cultural awareness and building cultural capability workshop\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Jillian is a proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean and Palawa from the Islands of Bass Strait with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and life their journey.\u00a0 She has worked extensively in the Centrelink space for 13 years and is strongly committed to working alongside community organisations, developing partnerships, and building cultural capacity. She strives to give Aboriginal people a voice through mentoring employment and education with the aim of closing the gap.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to see the full program and all our amazing speakers!<\/p>\n VDC would like to thank our incredible sponsors!<\/strong><\/p>\n VDC 2022 Teaching & Learning Conference \u2013 Keynotes and Workshops<\/a> | VDC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mark your calendar! The 2022 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference is fast approaching. This year\u2019s theme is Re-Emerging where we\u2019ll celebrate how our sector managed to overcome the significant challenges of the past two years and focus on life skills and practical strategies, embracing the exciting future of VET. 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\nKeynote address: \u2018A living example of overcoming adversity and achieving excellence in life’<\/em><\/p>\n
\nKeynote address: \u2018Achieve sustained success’<\/em><\/p>\n
\nKeynote address: \u2018Work\/Life Balance – how to achieve the perfect equilibrium\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n
\nKeynote address: \u2018The death of the job, the future of work’<\/em><\/p>\nWhat you should look forward to<\/h2>\n
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