Sponsors
Shafston International College
Shafston, with a rich history spanning 28 years, has been a cornerstone of the Queensland education landscape, offering both English language and vocational courses.
Since its inception in 1996, the institution has educated over 120,000 students from more than 100 countries. Its reputation is underscored by numerous accolades, notably being ranked as Australia's top English school in 2013, 2014, and 2019 by Ryugaku Journal.
CEOffice Concepts
CEOffice Concepts is a leading provider of educational furniture solutions, offering a wide range of products designed to enhance learning environments. Our goal is to create inspiring spaces that promote student engagement, collaboration, and productivity.
We specialise in supplying quality educational furnishings to schools, colleges, and universities, selecting each item with the goal of improving the learning experience for both students and educators. Whether you're looking to outfit a classroom, library, or common area, we have the perfect solutions to meet your needs.
Union of Institute of Language
Established in 2003, UIL is committed to providing quality short- and long-term English courses to thousands of students of all ages from around the world. UIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Southern Queensland and is proud to be an award-winning education institution that strongly believes in offering a caring and supportive environment for all learning.
Queensland Teachers Union
On 9 January 1889, 23 teachers and principals from schools across the colony of Queensland met in Brisbane to establish the first teachers’ union on this continent – the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU).
Today, more than 48,000 educators in Queensland schools and TAFEs choose to belong to the QTU. We are here to help you in times of difficulty, to negotiate better pay and conditions, and to work on your behalf to promote the teaching profession.
This is something we have done for 135 years, and something that we will continue to do for many more to come.
Student One
Student One is a leading owner and operator of three purpose- built student accommodation residences in Brisbane, Australia. With a focus on excellence, safety, and sustainability, Student One offers a variety of accommodation options to meet the unique needs of international and domestic students. Our vibrant communities foster personal growth and provide a supportive environment for academic success.
Asia Education Foundation
The Asia Education Foundation at the University of Melbourne is a global leader in fostering intercultural understanding, Asia engagement, and global competency. Our specialised team designs impactful learning programs worldwide.
Australian Catholic University
ACU is a unique Public university, driven by Catholic values and global diversity. With over 32,000 students from 100+ countries and campuses in Australia and Italy (Rome), ACU offers a transformative education and fosters social responsibility.
Bop Industries
BOP Industries inspires young innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through school incursions, workshops, and more, preparing them for the ever changing future of work.
HART Sport
Our driving purpose as a brand is to help people stay active. We have all the equipment you need in one place for you to PLAY ON!
James Cook University
As the university for the Tropics, JCU is committed to research and teaching that make a difference to Northern Australia, the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Queensland University of Techonology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a major Australian university with a truly global outlook. We’re providing real-world learning and teaching, and graduate skills to the next generation of change-makers.
RACQ Bank
Whether you’re a first home buyer, investor, refinancing, or you’re looking for a change – RACQ Bank can help you get the keys to the next stage of your life.
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities with a strong focus on teaching excellence.
Value Learning
Value Learning Intercultural Specialists is a consulting business committed to advancing global competence and fostering intercultural understanding. Value Learning provides consultation, facilitation, program design and development to education, non-profit, and government organisations.
ZING ACTIV
“ZING Activ believe children who move, move the world and we ensure this through our curriculum aligned programs in Dance Gymnastics Wellbeing Athletics – give your children this opportunity with us.”
QATESOL
Since 1972, QATESOL has provided professional learning opportunities and advocacy for EAL/D teachers and learners across primary, secondary and tertiary level sectors of both public and private education.
Together for Humanity
Together For Humanity is an educational organisation working with schools to eliminate prejudice and enhance belonging. We offer subsidised, curriculum-linked student programs, Teacher Professional Learning and online learning to support student wellbeing.
The Change Collab
The Change Collab fosters collective transformation, upskilling individuals and teams with tools and insights to create positive change at home, in the workplace and wider community, so we can all thrive.
TUH Health Fund
For over 50 years, at TUH we’ve been looking after our teachers, education community and their families, with award-winning services and great value cover for every step of their health journey.
UQ - Institute of Modern Languages (IML)
Established in 1934, the UQ Institute of Modern Languages has been offering language learning for global understanding and the bridging of cultures to the community, including Queensland school students, in more than 30 languages for over 90 years.
Woods Furniture
Australia's Leading designer, manufacturer & supplier of high quality educational furniture since 1953
Acknowledgement of Country
The Department of Education acknowledges the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this conference is being held. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state of Queensland and Australia. See our commitment statement for more information.
About us
The Department of Education International (DEi) contributes to the social and economic prosperity of Queensland. It delivers internationally-recognised products and services, working with key partners and the community, and supporting global learning and engagement in our schools.