These conferences are planned and run primarily by members working in a voluntary capacity. Committee member are mostly practising teachers reflecting the desire to ensure that conferences are planned by teachers for all those interested in education. ALEA has an annual national conference which is normally located in a capital city, which is chosen in systematic way so that it moves around the states and territories of Australia. These conferences are always well attended, and attract from 600 to 1500 participants. The programs feature internationally known literacy educators as well as Australian teachers, educators, researchers, and publishers.
Most States also have their own conferences on an annual basis.
The national conference for 2002 will be held in Perth, Western Australia, 29th September - 2nd October. You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print this brochure. To download a copy of Acrobat Reader please visit the Adobe Acrobat Reader website. The national conference for 2001 was held at the Wrest Point Conference Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, July 12th - 15th. Papers are now available from the Conference Design website .