
2026 SPERA Webinar Series: Community Centric Award Session
- Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm AEST
- Platform: Zoom
- Recording: Each session will be recorded and shared
Learn from CareerQuip – Taree Universities Campus, as they share how this innovative initiative places the community at the centre of education, empowering regional learners and creating meaningful pathways for students across the Mid Coast.

2026 SPERA Webinar Series: Research Excellence Award Session
- Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm AEST
- Platform: Zoom
- Recording: Each session will be recorded and shared
Discover how groundbreaking research is shaping the national conversation on rural education and informing evidence-based strategies to support teachers and students from the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, University of Newcastle.
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