VIC/TAS Chapter Summit 2025
We invite you to join together with fellow VIC/TAS Chapter colleagues for the MAKE TOMORROW, Creating the future together, Summit, a two-day professional development opportunity that will bring together Advancement Practitioners from across Victoria and Tasmania, all dedicated to shaping the future together.
The Summit, with sessions in Admissions, Alumni & Community Engagement, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Leadership and People & Culture, will be more than just a learning experience—it will also be an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share insights with professionals who, like you, are passionate about building a better tomorrow.
Through engaging sessions, meaningful conversations, and shared ideas, you’ll gain the tools and inspiration to create the future you envision, supported by the collective wisdom and energy of the VIC/TAS Chapter community.
Don’t miss this opportunity … Let’s Make Tomorrow —together.
Note: Please note that photographs (official and candid) will be taken throughout the Summit. These will be uploaded to the photo gallery on the Educate Plus website, and will potentially also be used for Social Media and promotional purposes.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July 2025
Venue: Middle School Building, Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Road, Kew 3101
Parking: Entry to Main School Car Park is via Barkers Road. Please see attached Map
The best spots to park are the TWO enclosing the Sandell Oval
Parking is not available in the 32 spaces next to Building N and the 9 spaces next to Building P.
Free all day street parking is available on Sackville St (between Daniell Pl and Orford Ave) and Fraser St.
Program: Full Program will be made available soon
Day One, Thursday 17 July – Full Day Summit with Networking Drinks
Day Two, Friday 18 July – Half-Day Summit concluding with an Awards Lunch
Registration includes full catering and the Networking drinks.
Early Bird Tickets are available until Friday 9 May 2025
| Member Registration – Early Bird | $495+gst |
| Non-Member Registration – Early Bird | $695+gst |
| Member Registration | $595+gst |
| Non-Member Registration | $795+gst |
To ensure equity of access to the VIC/TAS Summit, the Summit Committee is offering twelve needs-based bursaries for the event. A bursary amount of $250 is available. Applications close 13 June 2025
To fill out the Bursary application form, click here
Educate Plus recognises Educational Advancement is an industry that attracts professionals who may not have worked in the Education sector before.
Our MAKE TOMORROW, Creating the future together summit, is an outstanding PD opportunity that will provide opportunities to network, learn and grow your craft within the Education Advancement sector.
Individuals who are new to the industry, are invited to apply for Newcomer Scholarships (2 available) that will provide Full Summit Registration. Applications close 13 June 2025
To apply, please complete the application form
The VIC/TAS Chapter Summit Awards are for Members who have demonstrated excellence and/or developed a program or idea which has added value to their institution.
The Awards also provide recognition for Advancement practitioners within their institutions as outlined below:
- The Changemaker Award – Recognising an individual who has introduced innovative ideas, strategies, or initiatives that have significantly improved their school, workplace, or community.
- The Leadership Award – Celebrating an individual who leads with vision, empowers others, and makes a lasting impact through their guidance and mentorship.
- The Rising Star Award – Recognising an emerging professional new to Educate Plus who has shown exceptional promise, passion, and impact early in their career.
- The Power of Team Award – Celebrating a team that has worked collaboratively to achieve outstanding results, demonstrating innovation, efficiency, and positive impact in their organisation or community.
- The Sustainability and Innovation Award – Celebrating an individual who has implemented new and creative strategies that are sustainable and adaptable for future organisational growth.
All Award winners will be acknowledged at the Awards Lunch on Day 2 of the Summit.
Applications close on Tuesday 10 June 2025.
To Nominate yourself, or a colleague for a VIC/TAS Chapter Summit Award, CLICK HERE
Notes:
For multiple Nominations, please submit separate forms
Both the Nominator and the Nominee need to be Members
Self-nominations are welcome!
We have arranged with Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne for a 10% Discount off of their rates.
To book click here
Discount code of EVENTS3121 will pre-populate
The link has room only rate, and breakfast can be added at the discounted rate of $25.00 per person per day
Any questions can be directed to the Hotel Reservations team via res@amora.melbourne or via 03 9246 1200.
Discounted Buffet Breakfast Rate $25.00 per person per day if pre-booked (normally $32.00)
Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 11:00am
Rates are inclusive of GST and are per room per night
Summit Sponsors
