The Discovery conference entering its 16th Year in 2025 is the ultimate professional learning event in Melbourne focusing on innovative and evidence-based practice for teaching primary and secondary students in Health, Physical Education and Sport. If you are interested in high quality professional learning, with dynamic presenters within a world class facility then this is the conference for you.

 

In 2025, we have an incredible line up of academics, master teachers and industry experts on the program. Although you can only attend three sessions on the day you will be able to access the resources for all sessions run during the conference. The conference program focuses on the contribution Health, Physical Education and Sport make to student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing, in particular:

• Student-centred and active pedagogies

• Planning and implementing effective teaching and learning

• Student engagement and well-being

• Curriculum planning and assessment

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Discovery 2025 gives teachers from primary and secondary schools the opportunity to:

• Choose from 18 high quality 70min sessions across 6 parallel streams per session

• Engage in 3 interactive sessions throughout the day

• Access Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) update

• Participate in contemporary, inclusive, and practical aspects of health, physical education and sport education.

• Access sessions tailored to the Australian Curriculum and the Victorian Curriculum, or the VCE study designs

• Access to dynamic, high-quality presenters who will showcase their expertise and knowledge of health education, physical education, physical activity, health and wellbeing and sport education sessions designed and delivered by practicing teachers from all sectors, academics, and a range of key stakeholders

• Participate in sessions within world class function rooms (MCG) and physical activity spaces (National Tennis Centre)

• Access magnificent catering for a face-to face conference

• Gain access to all electronic materials for conference sessions

• Access to trade displays