Active Education Australia

We're looking for educators, leaders, wellbeing practitioners and community partners to share their expertise at MOVE Victoria!

This year's theme, 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 puts quality HPE, wellbeing, inclusion and active learning front and centre so if you have a win or a great idea to share with our HPE educators, submit your abstract now.

📩 https://bit.ly/4u8RkbZ

A major review of 189 global studies by the University of Newcastle has found organised sport, especially team sport, is a powerful driver of mental health and social development in young people.

Children who play sport report higher self-esteem, stronger relationships and lower anxiety and depression, with team sports delivering the strongest benefits, highlighting the importance of connection, belonging and support.

Read more 👇👇

Team sport the MVP for kicking kids’ mental health goals - HMRI A systematic review of global evidence shows team sport is a powerful driver of mental health and social development in young people.

⏰ Our HPE Summit is less than a week away! Have you grabbed your ticket yet?

Join us next Wednesday 3 June at AFL Max, Melbourne Airport for a full day of hands-on movement, inspiring keynotes and workshops you can use in your next lesson.

Killer line up for HPE educators who want real strategies (not just theory) on belonging, student voice, inclusive practices, purposeful game design and more.

👉 Places are limited, don't miss out! Check out the program and register now: https://bit.ly/4udEv0C

In a bid to create a smoke-free generation, the UK has approved new laws banning anyone born after 2008 from buying ci******es.

👇 Here's a good Behind the News episode exploring what young Aussies think about the move and whether it’s something Australia should consider.

Includes a list of Australian Curriculum teacher resources.

Should Smoking Be Banned for Future Generations? - Behind The News The UK is banning young people from buying ci******es for their whole lives, could it work in Australia?

⚫🟡🔴 Today 26 May is National Sorry Day which also marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June).

Reconciliation Australia's Narragunnawali program connects educators with the tools they need to engage students in reconciliation learning and action.

For tools and resources to help schools and early learning services take action towards reconciliation between non-Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, head to – https://bit.ly/3QJZBor

🏃The 2026 HPE Summit is coming up very soon, have you got your ticket yet?

Join us on Wednesday 3 June at AFL Max, Melbourne Airport for a full day of hands-on movement experiences, inspiring keynotes and practical workshops designed to elevate your HPE practice.

This is a day built for HPE educators who want real strategies they can use in their next lesson, not just theory.

Expect conversations about belonging, student voice, purposeful game design, inclusive practices and whole-school impact.

📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 8.30am – 3.30pm
🎟 Members: $196 | Standard: $280 | Students: $110
(catering included, morning tea and lunch)

Places are limited, grab yours now 👇
https://tcm.swoogo.com/aeahpesummit/11281310

Do you teach primary physical education in Victoria?

If so, you are invited to participate in a short (3-minute) survey to understand if, why, when, and how the “Movement Assessment in Practice” (MAP) platform has changed your process of assessing fundamental movement skills (FMS).

All survey responses will help to design better resources for HPE teachers. It does not matter if you have or have not accessed the MAP platform.

Take part and share your thoughts 👉 https://deakin.au/3PaQMnq

For more information on the research project please see the plain language statement: https://bit.ly/4fkfJXW

Sexual Health Victoria is offering FREE menstrual health and pelvic pain education sessions for Years 5–10 students, running 2025-2027.

Did you know that 1 in 5 young Australians aged 15–19 experience severe pelvic pain during their periods? Many don't know that what they're feeling isn't "normal", or that help is available.

This evidence-based, curriculum-aligned program comes to your school and covers:

✔️ Menstrual health awareness
✔️ Pelvic pain and conditions like endometriosis
✔️ When and how to seek help
✔️ Staff development sessions for your whole team

👉 Learn more and register your interest: https://bit.ly/4nH0zOD