Guest Speakers
National Curriculum Conference
Thursday 22 June 2023 to Saturday 24 June 2023
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Brisbane
Speakers Confirmed (as of November 2022)
Jordana Hunter, Education Program Director, Grattan Institute: Importance of curriculum during times of disruption
Julie King, ACARA: Australian Curriculum v9 update
Professor Beth Saggers, The Centre for Inclusive Education: Disability and Inclusive classrooms
Sharon Foster, Curriculum Director at ACARA: The Power of Curriculum
Martin Westwell, Chief Executive, Department of Education SA: Expert Viewpoints - Tapping into Wisdom
Emeritus Professor Alan Reid, UNI SA, Education Futures: Expert Viewpoints - Tapping into Wisdom
Greg Whitby, Executive Director, Diocese of Paramatta NSW: Expert Viewpoints - Tapping into Wisdom
Jacqui Wilton, CEO of QCAA, QLD Curriculum & Assessment Authority: Expert Viewpoints - Tapping into Wisdom
Jill Willis, QUT, The Centre for Inclusive Education: Linkage Project - Accessible Assessment that Caters for All Children
Patrea Walton, Education & Leadership Consultant: Future Considerations for Curriculum
Dr Emily Ross, USC, QLD: Differentiation in Curriculum and Pedagogy
Dr Deborah Price, UNI SA, ACSA President: The Garth Boomer Legacy
Liz Benson, Principal Program Officer, Leadership, Department of Education QLD: Curriculum Leadership
Joanne Gordon, QCAA, QLD Curriculum & Assessment Authority: Assessment
Deanne Johnson, QCAA, Curriculum & Assessment Authority: Critical and Creative Thinking
Dr Sara Weuffen, UNSW, Teaching Coach: Developing Cohesive & Inclusive Pedagogical Narratives
Max Lenoy, ACARA: Deep Time History - Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Dr Greg Vass, Griffith Uni QLD: Embedding First Nations Peoples Perspectives in the Curriculum
Helen Connelly, The Commissioner for Children & Young People: How Do We Shape Curriculum Holistically?
Bianca Nuss & Michaela, The Village School: Courageous/Risky-Play
