Victorian Association for the Teaching of English - Victorian Association for the Teaching of English

VATE members also belong to the Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE) and benefit from partnerships forged with organisations in the English teaching community.

VATE represents members on statewide and national education and curriculum panels and reference groups and seeks input from members to ensure that the voices of English teachers are heard.

A full calendar of professional learning activities each year for members.

Regular e:communication to keep members up-to-date with what’s happening in the profession.

An extensive range of resources available for purchase, both online and in VATE’s bookshop in Collingwood.

Access to the Members Lounge, an online library of resources including presentations (podcasts and PowerPoints), and suggested texts.

Access to VATE’s online journal Idiom, three annual editions and past copies.

Three print editions of AATE’s journal English in Australia per year.

Members may join VATE’s online networks, including Solutions, VCE Literature, VCE English Language, Coordinators', and Early Career Teachers.

Members are invited to join various VATE committees and working parties: Curriculum and Assessment; Professional Learning and Research; Publications and Communications; State Conference Planning Committee; and the VCE Exams Working Party.

Special rates for members to use the VATE Conference Room in Collingwood; perfect for faculty meetings and staff development days with onsite catering available.

VATE’s Tailor-Made Professional Development service offers workshops and activities to cater for the specific needs of member schools. TMPD can be held at schools or in VATE’s Conference Room.

VATE Members enjoy special offers and discounts with a range of Partner Organisations including: Melbourne International Film Festival; Melbourne Writers Festival Schools’ Program; The Little Bookroom; Melbourne Theatre Company.