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We believe in equity in education – an Australia where your postcode does not determine your future potential, the opportunities available to you in life, or your ability to contribute to society. That's why our vision is of an Australia where education gives every child, regardless of background, greater choice for their future.

29/05/2026

Round 2 of applications for our Leadership Development Program close this Monday! 😱

For certain applicants, including those who completed their degrees overseas, or over 10 years ago, this might be the last chance to join Cohort 2027.

So, what are you waiting for -- hit submit on your application today and this time next year, you could be changing the lives of young people.

Head to https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0WVKG0 for more.

29/05/2026

‘Once I started teaching Noongar language, it was the only thing I wanted to teach.’

What’s the connection between teaching, leadership and making a real, tangible difference that challenges the status quo?

The answer lies in stories like Dylan's.

A Wadjak Balardong Noongar man, and a member of our 2017 cohort, Dylan Collard understands the ways Australia’s education system has historically excluded and harmed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Today, Dylan is reclaiming education as a critical tool to celebrate, strengthen and revitalise Noongar culture and language.

Through his business, Kalyakoorl – meaning ‘forever’ in Noongar – Dylan embodies a powerful approach to leadership: being brave enough to have a go, even when you might fail.

This , as educators and allies, let’s carry Dylan’s perspective into our own reconciliation journeys. Even when we’re worried about getting it wrong, we can still choose to show up, listen and learn.

23/05/2026

Application stress is real, but don't worry... We're here to help 🌸

With Round Two applications closing in just over a week on 1 June, now’s the time to get support. Our friendly team has helped hundreds of applicants navigate the process with confidence, and we’d love to help you too.

Join us for an upcoming virtual support session:

📌 Application Workshop
Wed, 27 May, 1pm – 2:30pm AEST

📌 Application Drop-In
Fri, 29 May, 12pm – 12:30pm AEST

If you completed your degree overseas or more than 10 years ago, you must apply in this round.

Register now and let’s make your application feel a whole lot more manageable: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0VRxq0

19/05/2026

Moving hours away from her family to regional Victoria for her placement, alum Ghada found connection with her fellow TFA-ers, helping her feel at home away from home.

Round two of applications for the Leadership Development Program close in just under two weeks ⏰This time next year, you could be making a difference in the lives of young people, while also forming lifelong connections.

Start an application today at https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SGMj0 - or watch the full webinar with Ghada's story: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SGnj0

11/05/2026

"Those first few weeks or months were exhilarating." 💥💥

LDP alum Eliza Kramer recently shared her reflections of doing the program during one of our Q+A webinars - including how she felt standing in front of a classroom for the first time.

“You can’t win teaching,” she said. “It’s really important to have balance and something that fills your cup.”

Throughout the webinar, Alumni discussed:

- what the first months in the classroom are really like
- balancing university study with teaching responsibilities
- mentorship and support throughout the program
- working in regional and low-SES school communities
- how to prepare before entering the classroom
- what kinds of people thrive in the program

One message came through consistently: no one feels fully prepared at the beginning -- but support, adaptability and connection matter.

Missed the webinar? You can catch up, here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RcBL0

“The most useful piece of advice I pulled out of the [Leadership Development Program] was the importance of building rel...
09/05/2026

“The most useful piece of advice I pulled out of the [Leadership Development Program] was the importance of building relationships with students."

"If a teacher doesn’t have a relationship with their students, they might as well be teaching the walls.” 🤝

Before joining our 2020 Cohort, Mike Muscat worked in marketing and ran his own hospitality business. Pictured here with some of his students, he now helps young people to thrive as an Assistant Principal at Robinvale College in northwest Victoria.

“Having life experience allows you to connect much of what you’re teaching to real-world examples," he says.

"One of the most common questions a teacher hears is: ‘How is this subject, essay or lesson relevant to me?’ Having that lived experience enables you to answer that question with applied knowledge."

"Life experience also equips you with the skills to work with a range of personalities and backgrounds, which is an essential skill in a modern-day classroom full of students with vastly different learning abilities and needs.”

Pictured L-R: Richard Hingano-Best (Vice Captain), Ruby Hingano (Captain), Mike Muscat, Nida Babu (Vice Captain) and Sione Heitonga (Captain).

Want to use your life experience to help make a difference in classrooms? Find out how: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0R2pc0

Ready to fast‑track your growth and amplify your impact? Discover what’s possible through Teach For Australia’s Leadersh...
21/04/2026

Ready to fast‑track your growth and amplify your impact? Discover what’s possible through Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program.

Join us for an exclusive Alumni Q&A and hear firsthand from those who took the leap into the classroom and beyond.

In this live panel webinar, our Alumni will share:
✨ What inspired them to apply
✨ The doubts and questions they navigated along the way
✨ How the program has shaped their careers and leadership pathways
Whether you’re just curious, actively considering, or ready to apply, this session is for you.

📅 Wednesday 22 April, 6pm AEST
🔗 Register - https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0NcZw0

19/04/2026

📢 Round 2 of applications for our Leadership Development Program are now open!

If you completed your degree before 2015, or if you studied your degree overseas, this may be your last chance to join Cohort 2027.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, consider this your sign.

Start your application today: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0MTYG0

If you read one article this weekend, make it this one ☕📰Our Undergraduate Teaching Program particpant, Adeeb Nawim, wro...
17/04/2026

If you read one article this weekend, make it this one ☕📰

Our Undergraduate Teaching Program particpant, Adeeb Nawim, wrote this incredible piece in last week's The Saturday Paper, detailing his experience rebuilding his life as an educator in Australia after having to flee from his home, Afghanistan.

It's a truly inspiring story of hope and strength in the face of profound upheaval - and also the story of how teachers change young people's lives by bringing their whole selves and lived experiences into the classroom.

Congratulations Adeeb on this fantastic article and for pursuing your teaching dream through the UTP ✨

You can read the article online: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0My-Y0

Round 2 of applications for our Leadership Development Program are opening in just one week! 💥✨For some people, this is ...
13/04/2026

Round 2 of applications for our Leadership Development Program are opening in just one week! 💥✨

For some people, this is the last opportunity to apply for the 2027 Cohort.

You should be getting your application ready now if:

🚀 You completed your degree before 2015, or
🚀 You studied your degree outside of Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand or Canada

If you’ve been thinking about applying, consider this your sign. We can't wait to read your application!

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