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ASPA Events
The ASPA National Summit is our premier annual event, uniting secondary school leaders from across Australia to engage with critical issues shaping public education. Each year, the Summit features influential speakers, policy discussions, and collaborative learning opportunities that align with ASPA’s strategic priorities. With a strong focus on equity, leadership, and system improvement, the Summit provides a platform for thought leadership, professional growth, and meaningful national dialogue. Learn more about our past and upcoming Summits, including speaker line-ups, key themes, and how to get involved.
The ASPA Summit
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​The 2025 ASPA National Summit convened on March 25, 2025, at Parliament House in Canberra, uniting educators, policymakers, and community leaders to collaboratively shape the future of Australian secondary education. Building upon the success of the 2024 Summit, this event focused on three interconnected themes:​
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Flourishing Students​
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Strengthening Leadership​
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Transforming Systems​
The summit provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and the development of progressive strategies aimed at creating a world-leading public education system centered on equity and opportunity for every Australian student.
ABOUT
The 2024 ASPA National Summit convened on March 26, 2024, at Parliament House in Canberra, bringing together educators, policymakers, and community organisations to collaboratively address the future of secondary education in Australia. The summit focused on three critical themes:​
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School Funding and Educational Outcomes: The Equity Gap in Australia​
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Equity and Opportunity in Senior Secondary Assessment and Certification​
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The Role of Principals in Enabling Equity and Wellbeing in Our Schools
These discussions aimed to shape a national agenda prioritizing equity and strengthening the capacity of school communities.
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