أبدع - Supporting intercultural capacity in the English classroom

A professional learning partnership event between the Islamic Museum of Australia and VATE.

Equipping students with the intercultural knowledge, appreciation, skills and understandings is essential for their futures in an increasingly interconnected world. Developing students’ capacity to become responsible local and global citizens, prepared to engage respectfully in multicultural interactions is an integral component of their participation in a culturally diverse yet cohesive community.  أبدع (pronounced 'abde') translates to 'get creative' – what we hope the day will inspire you all to do with your students.

Join comedian and author, Nazeem Hussain, Huda Hayek, author of the CBCA shortlisted Huda and Me, Özge Sevindik Alkan, co-founder of The Right Pen Collective, the National Education Manager of the Islamic Museum of Australia, Kym Wilton, and Emma Jenkins, VATE’s Education Officer as they share the museum’s space, take inspiration from the artefacts and explore ways to enable students to appreciate their own cultures, languages and beliefs as well as appreciate the commonalities and connections to the diverse cultures that make up their society through the process of creative reading and writing.

All delegates will receive a copy of Nazeem Hussain's book, Hy-Larious Hyena!, as part of their registration.

COVIDSafe

VATE prioritises the health and safety of our staff, members and the wider education community. It is a requirement of all in-person events that VATE staff and event delegates follow directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, COVID government requirements and recommendations, and venue safe practices. VATE will endeavour to provide delegates with current COVID information, however, this is subject to change at any time without notice. Please visit the following websites for further information: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus and https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be emailed to events@vate.org.au. Cancellations received by 12pm five working days prior to the event date will be charged a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations received after this will receive NO REFUND. Registrations can, however, be transferred to another staff member. Please email events@vate.org.au the details. If you do not attend and have not notified VATE according to the above policy, you will receive no refund.  Please note: If this event is cancelled due to COVID government or venue restrictions, you will receive a full refund.

Catering and special diets (in-person events only)

Coeliac, vegan and other special diets (medical related) can be requested. Please email your special diet request to events@vate.org.au at least seven working days prior to the event. Please note: Approximately 50% of the catering will be vegetarian. You do not need to request this.