Have you registered for the next #RuralInsights? Guests Marcia Devlin AM, PhD and #KimberleyTempest will be discussion factors involved with #StudentSuccess in rural and regional institutions. 1pm, 28 September - register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Looking forward to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD and #KimberleyTempest joining host #MarkMcLay this Thursday for the SPERA #RuralInsights webinar. They'll be unpacking facilitation of #StudentSuccess in #Rural and #Regional institutions. 1pm, Thursday 28 September: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The Summer Series is the last series for 2023 of CEP’s highly successful professional development series. Join us online on Wednesday afternoons for highly interactive and engaging sessions. eventbrite.com/e/ceps-summer-… #professionaldevelopment #stephenfraser #educators #teaching

Our next #RuralInsights features host Viveka Simpson speaking with guests Rex Meredith and Jonelle Heacock as they share their experiences teaching in very remote Australian schools. 1pm AEDT, 31 October. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Have you registered for our next #RuralInsights yet? We'll be unpacking education in very remote Australia through the experiences of educators Rex Meredith and Jonelle Heacock. Next Tuesday, 1pm AEDT. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Thanks to everyone who joined our #RuralInsights webinar on Tuesday, and a huge thanks to our guests Rex Meredith and Jonelle Heacock - appreciate you sharing your insights! If you missed it, catch up online. us02web.zoom.us/j/87261843162

Our next #RuralInsights will be delving into how a rural Aged Care group partnered with local education providers to tackle a workforce crisis, and provide positive outcomes for the community. 1-1:30pm AEDT, Thursday 23rd November. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join host Sam Avitaia (Bega NSW) and guest Julie Evans this Thursday for another #RuralInsights, unpacking positive community outcomes that can happen when local education providers & rural industry partner to solve workforce crises. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/j/87261843162

We're excited to have Sonal Singh hosting our last #RuralInsights for 2023. We'll be exploring partnerships between regional study centres and unis, & how this can improve participation, retention, and completion rates for #RuralAndRegional students. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Another instalment of #RuralInsights is online! Thanks to all who tuned in for our Vocational Education & Rural Industry Partnerships webinar last week - and to our presenters Samantha Avitaia and Julie Evans. Click on the picture to view recording. spera.asn.au/rural-insights…

Still time to register for our next #RuralInsights with Sonal Singh! #HigherEd - Universities Accord & Regional Study Hubs. 11-11:30am AEDT, Tuesday 5 December Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

SAVE THE DATE! The 2024 National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education will be in Coffs Harbour, 13-15 August. Join us to be part of a positive future for regional, rural and remote education in Australia. spera.asn.au/events/confere… #NCRRRE2024 #GrowthThroughEquity

Meet the SPERA team! Since 1984, we’ve been championing rural and remote education across Australia. #SPERA #EducationAustralia

SPERA recently attended the ACSES Student Equity Symposium! Chris Ronan (President & Advocacy Director) and Natalie Nelmes (Secretary) engaged in discussions on student equity, with Natalie joining a panel showcasing the impact of Regional University Study Hubs.

New AIJRE issue out now! Exploring how to improve rural and regional student experiences across Australia. 📖Read here: spera.asn.au/aijre-issue-im…

We are proud to celebrate the recognition of the Eastern Australia Regional University Centre Partnership (EARUCP) led by UTS and the Country Universities Centre, through the ACSES Award for Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement.

Save the Date! The National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education 2026 is set for: 🗓 18–20 August 2026 📷 Location to be announced Expect international guests, a diverse program, and thought-provoking sessions. #EducationAustralia

Meet Chris Ronan, SPERA’s President & Advocacy Director! As CEO of Country Universities Centre , Chris has led initiatives across Australia, NZ and the US to strengthen rural student access to higher education. He’s passionate about equity, participation and policy for regional learners.

Strengthening Futures is helping Port Augusta grow its own early childhood educators - supporting families, children and the community. Learn more - spera.asn.au/building-the-e… @UniHubSG @CQUni @CityPortAugusta #RuralEducation #RegionalAustralia #EarlyChildhood

New AIJRE issue out now! Rural Knowledges and Curriculum: International Perspectives explores how rural knowledges shape (or are excluded from) education systems worldwide. 📖 Read here: spera.asn.au/aijre-rural-kn… #SPERA #AIJRE #RuralEducation #EducationResearch