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7:30 AM - 8:30 AMActive Breakfast - Thursday  
7:30 AM - 10:30 AMActive Starter Session - Sponsored by Gaga Games  
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMOPENING PLENARY Alex Rance
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMMORNING TEA AND EXHIBITOR NETWORKING  
10:40 AM - 10:50 AMMove to next selected session  
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.01 VCE PE Unit 4 Area of Study 3 – First year learningsVCE PEPriscilla Begg, Oberon High School
Chris Clark, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.02 Excelling in the HHD Extended ResponseVCE HHDEmily Townend, Donvale Christian College
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.03 Making Connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Perspectives and Country: Non-Indigenous Outdoor Educators and the VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies CurriculumVCE OESBelinda Dalziel, Beaconhills College
John Quay, University of Melbourne
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.04 Setting the Pace: Effective Planning for VCE PE Units 1&2VCESamantha Barrow, ACHPER Victoria - Active Schools
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.05 Navigating Consent in the Primary Years F - 6Aimy Skym, Department Of Education
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.06 Building Self-Regulation Through Movement: Practical Strategies to Support Focus and Emotional GrowthF - 6Robyn Papworth, Play Move Improve
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.07 The new and inclusive Netball Schools Primary Program!F - 6Adriana Pinder, Netball Australia
Amity Stephens, Netball Victoria
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.08 Beyond the Bat: Building Connection Through Feedback in Striking & Fielding7 - 10Patrick Mastertoun, Gleneagles Secondary College
Bethanie Cooper, Gleneagles Secondary College
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.09 Youth Resistance Training in Physical Education: Safe, Effective and Engaging7 - 10Sam Carr, St Josephs College, Geelong
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.11 Engaging Challenging Students - High Risk Teaching7 - 10Adam Stevens, Lakes Entrance Secondary College
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.12 Pedal, Play & Perform – Building Confidence on Two WheelsF - 10Kipp Kaufmann, AusCycling
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.13 Breaking Barriers: The Power of InclusionF - 10George Diab, Dharra School
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.14 Developing your PE curriculum - a thematic game sense approach to teaching gamesF - 10Ray Breed, Federation University
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.15 The Spirit of the Game: Using Ultimate Frisbee to Teach Students to Self-Officiate GamesF - 10Simon Talbot, Ultimate Victoria
10:50 AM - 11:50 AMA.16 More Than a Game: Using Squash to Build Relationships, Movement Skills and CommunityF - 10Shaun McEachin, Squash Australia
Mia Ararat, Squash Australia
11:50 AM - 12:00 PMMove to next session  
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.01 Practical Strategies for Teaching Units 1 - 4 PEVCE PEPriscilla Begg, Oberon High School
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.02 Assessment in Action: Exploring Task Types Across Units 1–4 HHDVCE HHDKatherine Jones, Penola Catholic College
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.03 CHASE Success: A Strategic Framework for Maximising VCE Exam PerformanceVCE OESBelinda Dalziel, Beaconhills College
Ryan Murdock, Casey Grammar
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.04 Integrated Programming for the Secondary School Student Athlete: Balancing Academic and Athletic Development7 - 12Scott Talpey, Sport And Exercise Science / La Trobe University
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.05 Inclusion and Participation for Students with a Disability – Whose Role Is It Anyway?F - 6Amy McNamara, KidsPT
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.06 Making PE Assessment Easy in Years 3–6: CAMSA in ActionF - 6Amanda Derbyshire, KIDDO
Kelly Poyton, Lakes Entrance Primary School
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.07 Striking and Fielding in Primary: an active and adaptable approachF - 6Danielle Rigg, Softball Victoria
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.08 Disciplines of Tennis: Incorporating Tennis, Pickleball, and POP Tennis into PE Through Shared Concepts7 - 10Sam Condon, Tennis Victoria
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.09 Kickstart Curiosity: Engaging students from the beginning7 - 10Samantha Barrow, ACHPER Victoria - Active Schools
Mitchell Wood, Keysborough College
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.10 FUELLING THE FUTURE: Sports nutrition strategies for emerging athletes7 - 10Ola Luczak, Game Day Nutrition
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.11 King-Sized Sports: Reigniting minor gamesF - 10Allie Grey-Smith, Melbourne Girls College
Lachlan Mann, Camberwell High School
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.12 Digital Drama: Risks, Responses and ReportingF - 10Rebecca Martin, Evolve Education
Peta-kylie Feain, Evolve Education
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.13 Critical Health Education - A renewed focus on alcohol and other drug (AD) educationF - 10Deana Leahy, Monash University
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.14 Top 10 Quick & Easy Energisers Students Love to PlayF - 10Mark Collard, playmeo
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.15 Implementing the new Victorian Curriculum F-10 2.0 in your schools Outdoor Education programF - 10Josh Ambrosy, Federation University
John Quay, University of Melbourne
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMB.16 Athlete Development and Wellbeing - translating the Matildas successes into Victorian schoolsOtherAlicia Edge, Compeat Performance
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMLUNCH AND EXHIBITOR NETWORKING  
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.01 Systems in Sync: Clarifying Energy Systems for Stronger Student OutcomesVCE PEMonique Sharp, Melbourne Girls Grammar
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.02 Lessons from the Frontline: What Works in Teen Vaping Prevention7 - 12James Durl, Blurred Minds
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.03 VCE Outdoor & Environmental Studies Unit 4 AOS 3 - planning, programming and assessingVCE OESAdam Hipwell, Ave Maria College
Ryan Murdock, Casey Grammar
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC04 Deliver rec sessions insights: Building on 2025 experience for 2026 successVCE VETTim Hassell, IVET Institute
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.05 Track Movement Skills with Ease: KIDDO’s Rapid FMS Assessment Tool in Action F - 6Allison King, Kiddo
Mary Turcato, Hillcrest Christian College
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.06 Lacrosse Australia’s Quick Stix: A Beginner’s Game for Primary PEF - 6Damien Orr, Lacrosse Australia
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.07 Planning with Purpose: Running an Engaging and Organised School Sports Carnival F - 6Olivia Derndorfer, Montrose Primary School
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.08 Active Learning Strategies for Engaging Health Education7 - 10Sharna Johns, ACHPER Victoria / Active Schools
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.09 Feedback in Play: Formative Assessment Through Territory Games7 - 10Patrick Mastertoun, Gleneagles Secondary College
Bethanie Cooper, Gleneagles Secondary College
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.10 Gamification in HPE classrooms to increase student engagement7 - 10Riley Boland, Berwick College
Jake Herrington, Heritage College
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.11 How to coach sprint technique in junior high school students: Fun, simple and effective7 - 10Sam Carr, St Josephs College, Geelong
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.12 Empowering Educators: Integrating Digital Citizenship into Health and Physical EducationF - 10Rebecca Martin, Evolve Education
Peta-kylie Feain, Evolve Education
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.13 Teaching Personal Social Responsibility (TPSR) when applied to Games SenseF - 10Stuart Evans, La Trobe University
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.14 Inclusive PE in Action: Building Confidence in Making Reasonable AdjustmentsF - 10Belinda Dutton, Active Schools
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.15 Energise, Reflect, Reconnect: Reignite your spark with Simple Strategies to Support Teacher WellbeingOtherMelinda Campbell, ACHPER Victoria / Active Schools
Robyn Muir, ACHPER Victoria / Active Schools
2:10 PM - 3:10 PMC.16 Sport with Purpose: Building student leaders through community contributionOtherJulia Symons, Athletes For Hope Australia
Michelle Barry, Girls Sport Victoria
Aimie Rocci, Athletes for Hope Australia
3:10 PM - 4:00 PMNetworking Drinks  
Time Name Curriculum Level Speakers
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMActive Breakfast - Friday  
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.01 VCE PE Units 1–4: Teaching Literacy for Exam SuccessVCE PEAnn-maree Dell'orso, ACHPER
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.02 VCE HHD Unlocked: Confidently Planning Units 1–4 for Student SuccessVCE HHDChrissy Collins, Huntingtower School
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.03 From WHS to Wow: Making BSBWHS308 Come Alive in the Gym or OutdoorsVCE VETCarla Caminiti, Frankston High School
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.04 Unlocking Potential in PE: Bridging Physical Literacy and Talent Identification for Student SuccessVCEStephen Norton, SportMatch
Kevin Norton, Sportmatch
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.05 How to streamline your PE planningF - 6Emily Collins, Milgate Primary School
James Will, Milgate Primary School
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.06 Teaching students to have a Big Bash - Using Small-Sided Games for Cricket Skill DevelopmentF - 6Chris Konolige, Cricket Victoria
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.07 CONNECT: Bringing AFL to Life in Your School and BeyondF - 6Scarlett Dunell, AFL Victoria
Anna Moulday, AFL Victoria
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.08 Responding to Vaping, Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction7 - 12Barbara Harvey, Our Futures Institute
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.09 Play. Lead. Thrive: Building Passion and Purpose in Female Athletes7 - 10James Downing, Swan Hill College
Whitney Kennedy, Bendigo Pioneers (AFL)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.11 Connection Before Content - A Practical Pathway to Building Relationships & Well-BeingF - 10Mark Collard, playmeo
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.13 Embedding Respectful Relationships Education Through a Whole School ApproachF - 10Trudy Thompson, Deakin University
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.14 Creative Physical Education for Games and DanceF - 10John Quay, University of Melbourne
Lee Anton-Hem, University of Melbourne
Abbey Boyer, University of Melbourne
Jacqui Peters, Deakin University
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.15 Learning through playing Invasion Games - a Game Sense ApproachF - 10Ray Breed, Federation University
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMD.16 How to put the Swim back into your House Swimming CarnivalOtherLucy McKeown, Penola Catholic College
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMMORNING TEA AND EXHIBITOR NETWORKING  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.01 Would I lie to you? A gameshow approach to teaching the Lactate Inflection Point (LIP) in VCEVCE PEStuart Evans, La Trobe University
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.02 Reflect, Refine, and Reimagine: Health related content and the Study DesignVCE HHDChrissy Collins, Huntingtower School
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.03 Good - Better - Great in VET Sport & RecreationVCE VETTim Hassell, IVET Institute
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.04 Investigating Consent- Secondary Years7 - 12Aimy Skym, Department Of Education
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.05 Get your students active and engaged with thematic and gamification concepts to improve Fundamental Movement SkillsF - 6Josh Simpson, Pearcedale PS
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.06 Make Each Minute Count EDITF - 6Olivia Derndorfer, Montrose Primary School
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.07 Inclusion 101F - 6Robyn Percy Goulding, The Inclusion Consultant
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.08 Understanding Upstander Behaviour: Empowering students to take safe and effective action7 - 10Karen Maclean, Courage To Care
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.09 TriBall Lacrosse - Revolutionising Secondary School Lacrosse7 - 10Kristen Hutchison, Lacrosse Victoria
Damien Orr, Lacrosse Australia
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.10 Activating Knowledge: Designing Physically Active Lessons that Teach Thinking7 - 10Trent Brown, Deakin University, School Of Education
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.11 Navigating Consent: More Than Just Yes or No7 - 10Em Mah, Sexual Health Victoria
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.12 Minimum Equipment – Maximum Engagement: Practical PE Ideas for Every ClassroomF - 10Jade Hunter, ACHPER Victoria / Active Schools
Jaclyn Maddren, ACHPER Active Schools
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.13 Challenging Gender Bias and Toxic Masculinity in Physical Education & SportF - 10Julia Hay, Mt View Primary School
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.14 Swing into Action: Bringing Golf to Your Classroom with MyGolf SchoolsF - 10Marcus Andrews, Golf Australia
Jade Shellback, PGA Australia / Royal Melbourne Golf Club
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.15 Creating opportunities for meaningful anti-racist education in ‘Personal, Social and Community Health’F - 10Preeti Maharaj, Brinbeal Secondary/Victoria University
11:00 AM - 12:00 PME.16 Change it up with PickleballF - 10Melinda Campbell, ACHPER Victoria / Active Schools
Gabrielle Smales, ACHPER Victoria / Active Schools
12:00 PM - 12:50 PMLUNCH AND EXHIBITOR NETWORKING  
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.01 Backward Design in Practice for VCE Physical Education TeachersVCE PEJames Tonna, Greenvale Secondary College
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.02 Equipping schools, empowering students: a curriculum-based approach to vaping education7 - 12Hannah McLeod, Quit Victoria
Heather O'Donnell, Quit Victoria
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.03 Breaking down the 2025 ExamVCE VETJosh Miller, Savile
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.04 Top 10 Sex & Consent Questions Educators Get Asked (And How to Answer Them)7 - 12Georgie Alexander, Consent Labs
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.05 Empowering Student Voice and Agency in Primary PEF - 6Mark Blundell, Keysborough Gardens Primary School
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.06 Energising Net/Court/Wall Units: Games-Based Strategies for Engagement and InclusionF - 6Sam Condon, Tennis Victoria
Sarah Green, Tennis Victoria
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.07 Sport Education in Action: Engaging Upper Primary Through Territory GamesF - 6Josh Simpson, Pearcedale PS
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.08 Helping students persist: Building mindsets that Connect, Move and Grow7 - 10Lauren Munday, Think Set Go
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.09 Strength in Numbers: Resistance Training to Enhance Cognitive Load and Classroom Focus7 - 10Katie Robinson, University Of Newcastle
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.10 Map It, Move It: Using Orienteering to Strengthen PE FoundationsF - 10David Spelman, Scouts Victoria
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.11 Brain Health- A practical approach!F - 10Andrew Farmer, St Andrews Christian College
Ian Greener, HEADSAFE
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.12 Beyond the Boundaries: Field Hockey as a Multi-Thematic PE PowerhouseF - 10Rochelle Slade, Hockey Victoria
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.13 Wellbeing in Action: Practical Strategies to Empower Young FemalesF - 10Kylie Hetherington, The Live Life Whole Project
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.14 Reimagining Professional Learning Communities: Leading Effective and Impactful Teacher DevelopmentF - 10Luiza Goncalves, Federation University Australia
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.15 Hit the Mark: Target GamesF - 10Ric Thompson, Achper
12:50 PM - 1:50 PMF.16 The extraordinary power of health and PE to unite students unlocking limitless possibilities, its easy!OtherLiz Tesone, Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
1:50 PM - 2:00 PMMove to Plenary Session  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPLENARY SESSION  
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMCONFERENCE CLOSE