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Help shape the future of language learning in multicultural Australia by sharing your school's experiences, needs, and priorities

Help shape the future of language learning in multicultural Australia by sharing your school's experiences, needs, and priorities. This national initiative will inform future support, training, and advocacy for our sector.

Community Languages of WA Professional Development Program -Semester 2, 2025

Community Languages of Western Australia Professional Development Program -Semester 2, 2025. All sessions are online and will start at 6:00 PM Perth Time

For queries contact Heba El-Hakim at heba.elhakim@communitylanguages.org.au or 0430 744 094

CANBERRA REGION LANGUAGES FORUM UPDATE September/October 2025

CANBERRA REGION LANGUAGES FORUM UPDATE September/October 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS

AFESA Community Languages Australia held its AGM

The AFESA Community Languages Australia council held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 23 via Zoom.

Albanese Labor Government Election Commitment for Community Languages Schools

The Albanese Labor Government has announced that, if elected, it will invest $25 million to support 600 community language schools across Australia, benefiting more than 90,000 students learning 84 different languages.

CLA - Multicultural Peak Body Project Funding Grant Application - Successful Outcome

AFESA CLA is pleased to share that our application for the Multicultural Peak Body Project Funding Grant Opportunity has been officially approved.

We have secured $1.2 million in grant funding (GST exclusive), allocated across four financial years:

  • 2024–2025: $300,000
  • 2025–2026: $300,000
  • 2026–2027: $300,000
  • 2027–2028: $300,000
  • 2028–2029: $0.00

Please see the attached the Grant Successful

19th National Community Languages Schools' Conference

TAFE Queensland South Bank, 66 Ernest, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Saturday April 12, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm Theme: Building Bridges Through Languages

Community Gathers to Honor Stefan Romaniw OAM in a Memorial Evening of Remembrance

Community Gathers to Honor Stefan Romaniw OAM in a Memorial Evening of Remembrance Saturday, December 7th, 2024 - Ukrainian Community Centre in Essendon

Vic - Professional Development Activities

Community Languages Victoria is excited to announce that the Professional Development Program for Semester 2, 2024.

NSW Federation of Community Languages Annual Gala Dinner

​Annual Gala Dinner 2024 Sat 23 Nov 2024, 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM AEDT Location: Grand Ballroom Bankstown Sports Club 25 Restwell Street, Bankstown

NSW Language Teachers Workshop

Language Teachers Workshop: Designing "Conceptual Knowledge" Descriptors for CEFR-based

DATE AND TIME: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM AEDT LOCATION: Location: Seaview Street Hall, 12-14 Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill

NSW Chinese Language Teachers Conference

DATE AND TIME: Sat 12 Oct 2024, 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM AEDT LOCATION: Macquarie University, 23 Wally's Walk PG Price Theatre

A memorial Evening For Stefan Romaniw, OAM

A memorial Evening for Stefan Romaniw, OAM 1955-2024 Saturday, December 7, 2024 6.00pm - 9.00pm Ukrainian Community Centre 3-11 Russell Street, Essendon, VIC, 3040

2024 Community Languages SA Showcase

September 15th, 2024 | Loreto College Performing Arts Centre

Victorian Community Language Schools undergo the accreditation Process

Reaccreditation Information Sessions

Tuesday 23 July - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Thursday 25 July - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM

National Community Language Schools Day 2024

Saturday 11th May 2024 - 11.00-1.00 pm Theme: Art & Culture - A Key to Social Cohesion Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Drive, Yarralumla, ACT, 2601

National CLS Sector Perspectives 2024 - Your Insights Are Needed!

AFESA-CLA is undertaking a short Research Project on Imagining the Future of Community Language Schools in the Australian Landscape.

The purpose of this research is to examine the trends in community language schools, how we can promote our work and what strategies should we employ to become more effective providers of language education.

Contact Us

Community Languages Australia

Executive Officer: Fahry Abubaker

L2, 189 Faraday St,
Carlton Vic 3053


Email: abubaker.fahry.f@communitylanguages.org.au
Phone: (03) 9349-2683
Fax: (03) 9349-26893