Professional development events delivered directly by Australia's official curriculum bodies — free for teachers and recognised for CPD hours.
Each state and territory has an official curriculum authority that delivers free professional development for teachers — workshops, webinars, forums, and online courses aligned to the relevant curriculum. These events are typically free to attend and count toward your registration renewal CPD requirements. Find your state below and head directly to their PD catalogue.
ACARA develops and maintains the Australian Curriculum and provides resources and support to help teachers implement it effectively across all states and territories.
Browse ACARA Professional Learning →Select your state or territory to browse PD events from your curriculum authority.
The QCAA delivers workshops and webinars for K–12 educators, searchable by category (Kindy, Prep–Year 10, Years 11–12, VET, School leaders) and by region across Queensland. Events count toward QCT CPD requirements.
NESA provides accredited professional learning for NSW teachers through its online learning hub. Courses are delivered via the NESA Learning LMS and contribute toward NESA accreditation maintenance hours. Login with your NESA ID to access and enrol.
The VCAA offers professional learning for Victorian teachers covering curriculum implementation, assessment, and VCE subjects. Events are delivered online and in person throughout the year.
SCSA provides professional learning for WA teachers, supporting curriculum delivery from Pre-primary to Year 12, including WACE and VET pathways. Events support Teachers Registration Board WA CPD requirements.
The SACE Board offers professional learning for South Australian teachers including online and face-to-face implementation workshops, communities of practice, and events focused on Years 10–12 curriculum and assessment.
TASC supports Tasmanian teachers with professional learning focused on senior secondary curriculum, assessment quality assurance, and the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). Teacher information and PD events are listed on the TASC teachers page.
The BSSS delivers TQI-accredited professional learning workshops for ACT teachers covering curriculum, moderation, quality assessment, and leadership in the ACT senior secondary system. Workshops run throughout the year in-person and online.
The NT Department of Education coordinates professional learning and events for Territory teachers, including the biennial Festival of Teaching. The NT does not have a separate curriculum authority — curriculum and PD are managed centrally by the Department.
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