Country Education Partnership

24/08/2026

🌱 Session One of the CEP Spring Series starts this Wednesday!

There’s still time to register for our first session, Benefits of Coaching for Rural School Leaders, with leadership coach Emma Gentle and Josh Valeri, Director of BTS Spark APAC.

Join us for a practical conversation exploring how coaching can help rural school leaders build confidence, strengthen their leadership and create lasting impact in their school communities.

📅 Wednesday, 26 August
🕓 4:00–5:00 pm (AEST)
💻 Free online professional learning

We’d love to see you there! Register for Session One and explore the full CEP Spring Series below. 👇

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994528903642?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/08/2026

How cool!

We had an unexpected visitor today!

Looks like they already have their Book Week costume ready for next Tuesday! 📚

What a nice little surprise for our Friday! 💚

20/08/2026

What a fantastic three days at NCRRRE 2026 in Ballarat! 🎓🌏

CEP was proud to be part of this important national conversation about the future of regional, rural and remote education.

We loved connecting with educators, researchers, practitioners and leaders from across Australia, sharing ideas, hearing about innovative approaches and celebrating the incredible work happening in our rural and regional communities.

A big thank you to the SPERA team for bringing everyone together and creating such a valuable space for collaboration, learning and connection.

We’re heading home inspired, energised and looking forward to continuing the work of strengthening education opportunities for regional, rural and remote communities.

19/08/2026

🌱 Session Four of the CEP Spring Series - Wednesday 16th September!

There’s still time to register for the PD Online Grand Finale, bringing together an incredible group of educators, school leaders and leadership experts for the final session of the CEP Spring Series.

Join Nick Lovering, Educator and School Leader; Dr Julie Rowse, Conscious Leadership; Jennifer Bowden, CEO of the Mathematical Association of Victoria; Andrew Cameron, Chief Executive Officer of State Schools’ Relief; Nigel Preston, Events Director at Energy Breakthrough; and Jill Benoit, Retired School Administrator, alongside the CEP team.

Hear from our guest speakers as they share their experiences, insights and perspectives on education and leadership, and wrap up this year’s Spring Series with plenty of ideas and inspiration to take back to your own school and community.

📅 Wednesday, 16 September
💻 Free online professional learning

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, hear from an inspiring line-up of speakers and join us for the grand finale of the CEP Spring Series.

We’d love to see you there! Register for Session Four and explore the full CEP Spring Series below. 👇

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994528903642?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/08/2026

🌱 Session Three of the CEP Spring Series - 09 September🎉

Having difficult conversations is part of leadership — but how do we approach them with confidence and make them constructive? 💬✨

Join Roland Lewis, Leadership Consultant & Coach, alongside Brian Humphries, Principal of Apollo Bay P–12 College, and Timothy Arnold, Director of Free Agency Education Recruitment, for:

🎯 Having Difficult Conversations Successfully

Gain practical insights and strategies to help navigate challenging conversations, strengthen relationships and lead with greater confidence. 💡🤝

💻 Free professional development
🌿 Part of the CEP Spring Series

🔗 Register your spot now and access the recording as part of the free professional development series!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ceps-spring-series-tickets-1994528903642?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

07/08/2026

One of the best parts of Teach Rural is helping Pre-Service Teachers feel at home in their placement communities by sharing local knowledge, hidden gems and great places to explore.

Our Teach Rural mentors are passionate about making every placement a positive experience... although Heather was quick to remind Mark that there are some places that don't require a pre-placement inspection. 😄

06/08/2026

🌱 Session Two of the CEP Spring Series is just around the corner! 🎉

Cluster Conversations: Celebrating Cluster Success, Sharing Ideas, Growing Together.

Join Kate Steele, Steve Brown, Nat Bennett, Mel Swanson and more guest presenters to be announced, alongside the CEP team.

💡 Hear inspiring stories from successful school clusters, explore the latest Department of Education updates, and discover practical ideas and collaborative initiatives you can take back to your own school and community.

📅 Wednesday, 2 September
🕓 4:00–5:00 pm (AEST)
💻 Free online professional learning

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, celebrate what's working, and gather practical ideas to strengthen collaboration across your school and network.

🔗 Register now and explore the full CEP Spring Series.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ceps-spring-series-tickets-1994528903642?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

06/08/2026

Today, the CEP Committee has come together in Melbourne for a strategic planning session, focused on shaping our vision and priorities for the years ahead.

Facilitated by Amy Green, The Wellness Strategist, the day provides an opportunity to reflect on our purpose, strengthen our strategic direction, and explore how we can continue supporting and advocating for rural and regional education across Victoria.

05/08/2026

Back for its third year, the Small Schools Forum is proudly brought to you by CEP in partnership with The Academy of Teaching and Leadership. This year's Small School Forum will be held on 8th October

Supported by the Regional Centres for the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, attendees can choose from a variety of locations (Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Hamilton, Shepparton and Swan Hill) to attend the event.

There will be some inspiring speakers and a chance to hear from practising small school principals about the great things happening in small schools and the opportunities available by being ‘small’. Hear the latest research in the area of teacher retention in rural areas as well as the opportunity for networking with other small schools. Find out more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-schools-forum-2026-tickets-1992033520885?aff=oddtdtcreator