Victorian Commercial Teachers Association - VCTA

🌏 How can we help students understand Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific and the importance of global citizenship?

📣 Join us at the 2026 BEA Biennial Conference for Our Indo-Pacific: Engaging Students in Australia’s Development Partnerships with Katrina Davey and Rachel Flenley from Education Services Australia (ESA).

🎓 This session will explore how global perspectives relate to the Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business curricula, with a focus on how the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade supports international development, invests in our region’s future, and upholds its legal and ethical responsibilities to the UN. This session will also introduce the new Australian Government ‘Global Education’ learning modules, suitable for Years 3-10 students, that are grounded in civic and economic principles and ready to use in your classrooms to build students’ understanding of the world and foster the social competencies required to engage in global affairs confidently.

🧑‍🏫 Join educators from across Australia in Melbourne on 18–19 June 2026 for the only national conference supported by the BEA and its state and territory affiliates focused on Years 7–10 Economics and Business & Civics and Citizenship.

🚨 Tickets are selling fast with over 90% of tickets sold already! Don’t delay registering for the 2026 BEA Biennial Conference! Registrations close 11:59pm Friday 5 June 2026.

💙 Hosted by the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association (VCTA) and proudly supported by our Platinum Sponsor and Strategic Partner Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Venue Sponsor Monash University/Monash Business School, the conference theme Education for Impact: Shaping Civic, Economic and Financial Futures will explore how we equip young people with the knowledge and skills to navigate the economy, make informed financial decisions and participate as active citizens.

🤩 Across two days you will experience practical classroom strategies, curriculum insights, industry site visits, expert speakers and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Australia.

📅 18–19 June 2026

🍽 Conference Dinner: 18 June

🐘 Arrive early and visit Werribee Open Range Zoo (Zoos Victoria) on 17 June to see Economics and Business in action.

📝 Register now via at https://www.vcta.asn.au/Web/Events/BEA_2026.aspx and join the national conversation to transform student learning and shape civic, economic and financial futures!

⚠️ In a time of cost-of-living pressures, economic uncertainty and democratic principles under threat, Economics and Business & Civics and Citizenship education matters more than ever for every Australian student.

ℹ️ For more information visit https://bea.asn.au/2026-bea-biennial-conference/

📼 New video: What do higher oil prices mean for inflation?

💡 The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest ‘What’s Going on in the Economy’ video explains why inflation has increased recently, and how higher oil prices affect inflation. It also links directly to key concepts such as cost-push inflation, demand-pull inflation, and inflation expectations.

📝 The RBA have also released a new, ready to use worksheet for the classroom to help students engage with and apply these ideas. You can view the worksheet, and link to the video, on the RBA's Education learning activities webpage at: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/teacher-materials/learning-activities/

🏫 With Semester 2 around the corner, now's the perfect time to get your students to turn their big ideas into reality with the 2026 Plan Your Own Enterprise (PYOE) Competition

🚀 From market research to marketing strategies, students will gain real-world business experience, develop essential skills, and compete for exciting prizes. More than just a competition, PYOE is a launchpad for student innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship.

🧑‍🏫 As an educator, you can make a lasting impact by integrating PYOE into your classroom or offering it as a co-curricular activity. Give your students the opportunity to explore, create, and thrive in the world of business—all within a school setting.

🌟 Visit https://bea.asn.au/pyoe/ for all the information to get your students involved.

🚀 Help your students learn about The Skills You’ll Need To Run Or Lead A Business module as part of with Year13's Business Class Academy in Collaboration With Chartered Accountants ANZ. Visit: https://year13.com.au/academy/business-class/the-skills-youll-need-to-run-or-lead-a-business

🏆 The 2026 PYOE Competition is proudly sponsored by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

⏰ Reminder: RBA Student Webinar – Monetary Policy Unpacked

💻 A quick reminder for teachers to register their class for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming Monetary Policy Unpacked webinar.

📈 Delivered by an RBA economist, the session introduces how monetary policy works and how interest rate changes affect the economy. Students will take part in an interactive activity, hear insights on the May 2026 decision, and join a live Q&A.

📅 The sessions will run on 5 June (11:00 am AEST) and 9 June (1:00 pm AEST), each lasting for an hour.



ℹ️ Find more information and sign up here: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/special-events-students/monetary-policy-unpacked.html

🏗️ Planning for Comview26 is well underway!

🚨 Save the date - Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November 2026

📍 University of Melbourne - The Spot and FBE Building

📣 Expressions of interest are open for educators, academics, practitioners, and industry professionals who would like to present. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S3QLT3D to submit your EOI by 26 June 2026.

🧑‍🏫 Whether you're an experienced presenter or sharing for the first time, we encourage submissions that engage, inspire, and equip educators at all levels.

💡 Join us in shaping the future of education through collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

⏰ Time is running out to register for the 2026 BEA Biennial Conference

🚨 Registrations close 11:59pm this Friday (5 June 2026)

⏰ With over 85% of tickets already sold, now is the time to secure your place and avoid missing out.

🧑‍🏫 Join educators from across Australia in Melbourne on 18–19 June 2026 for the only national conference supported by the BEA and its state and territory affiliates focused on Years 7–10 Economics and Business & Civics and Citizenship.

💙 Hosted by the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association (VCTA) and proudly supported by our Platinum Sponsor and Strategic Partner Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Venue Sponsor Monash University/Monash Business School, the conference theme Education for Impact: Shaping Civic, Economic and Financial Futures will explore how we equip young people with the knowledge and skills to navigate the economy, make informed financial decisions and participate as active citizens.

🤩 Across two days you will experience practical classroom strategies, curriculum insights, industry site visits, expert speakers and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Australia.

📅 18–19 June 2026

🍽 Conference Dinner: 18 June

🐘 Arrive early and visit Werribee Open Range Zoo (Zoos Victoria) on 17 June to see Economics and Business in action.

📝 Register now via at https://www.vcta.asn.au/Web/Events/BEA_2026.aspx and join the national conversation to transform student learning and shape civic, economic and financial futures!

⚠️ In a time of cost-of-living pressures, economic uncertainty and democratic principles under threat, Economics and Business & Civics and Citizenship education matters more than ever for every Australian student.

ℹ️ For more information visit https://bea.asn.au/2026-bea-biennial-conference/

💡 Don't forget about the Parliament of Victoria's annual Parliament Prize competition.

🗨️ The Parliament Prize asks students to consider what they would say to parliament if they were an MP and record a video of their own 90-second Member Statement.

⏰ Entries are open until 5pm Friday 12 June for Victorian students from grade 5 to year 12.

📚 There are a range of resources to help make the most of this learning opportunity in the classroom, including a teacher guide and some short guides for students. Visit for more information parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/parliament-prize/

🎉 We are pleased to announce that Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation are a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Business Educators Australasia's (BEA) Biennial Conference, hosted by the VCTA

💰 Talk Money is a free, national financial literacy program funded by the Ecstra Foundation, designed to help Australian students learn money lessons for life and make informed financial decisions. For more information visit https://talkmoney.org.au/

😍 We can't wait to for you to join us to be part of a national conversation about how we educate for impact... shaping success for every student’s future in life, work and the community
🗓️ 18 & 19 June 2026
🌟 Theme: Educate for Impact: Shaping Civic, Economic and Financial Futures.

⚠️ In a time of cost-of-living pressures, economic uncertainty and democratic principles under threat, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship education matters more than ever for every Australian student.

ℹ️ For more information visit https://bea.asn.au/2026-bea-biennial-conference/

⏰ Registrations close 5 June - don't miss out! Over 80% of tickets are already sold!

🚨 Calling all new and returning VCE Commerce teachers! 🚨

Are you teaching VCE Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or Legal Studies Unit 2 and/or Unit 4 for the first time in 2026? Or returning to the VCE classroom after some time away?

Join us for Empowering Commerce Educators: Building Your VCE Toolkit in Units 2 and/or 4, a one-day, hands-on professional learning event designed to equip you with the confidence, resources, and ideas to excel in your VCE classroom in Semester 2.

🗓 Date: Friday 5 June 2026

📍 Venue: Monash University – Docklands

✨ What’s in it for you?

✔️ Interactive workshops with experienced VCE educators

✔️ Sample activities, assessments, and timelines

✔️ Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority insights with Megan Jeffery

✔️ Flexible attendance options across Unit 2 and/or Unit 4 sessions

🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your Semester 2 2026 VCE teaching toolkit!

👉 Register now: https://www.vcta.asn.au/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=26ECEJUNE

⏰ Places are filling fast. Don't miss out!