Please find below information on the NAEEA Conference Travel Bursaries and the NAEEA Teaching Excellence Award 2026.
Conference Travel Bursaries
$500 × up to 4 bursaries
NAEEA is pleased to offer $500 travel bursaries to support up to four (4) academics or post-graduate students working or studying in the field of Enabling / Foundation / Bridging education to attend the 2026 NAEEA conference in Perth, Western Australia.
Participating in the NAEEA conference is an opportunity for staff and post-graduate students to present their Enabling research or practice, network with experienced scholars, and learn from colleagues. The bursary can be used towards conference registration, travel or accommodation for the successful applicant.
To be eligible, nominees must:
- Be financial members of the National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA)
- Incur travel costs (e.g. flights, accommodation) that are not being covered by their university
- Currently teach and/or research in the field of Enabling / Foundation / Bridging education
- Plan to attend and present research or practice at the 2026 NAEEA conference in Perth
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- Are early career academics within the first five cumulative years of academic employment, or a post-graduate student
- Demonstrate financial hardship (e.g. geographical location, personal circumstances)
- Have had limited opportunities to present at NAEEA or related educational conferences
- Will attend and participate in the full conference
- Have an accepted conference presentation based on their research, project or practice
- Are the first author and will lead the presentation at the conference
Priority for at least one bursary will be given to applicants identifying as Indigenous / First Nations (e.g. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori or Pacific Nations).
How to apply
Complete the NAEEA Travel Grant Application Form by 31 August 2026. You must also submit a supporting letter from your line manager or research supervisor, including a statement confirming that you comply with the criteria — the upload link is displayed at the end of the application form.
Teaching Excellence Award 2026
$500 prize
This award celebrates and recognises excellent teaching within the Enabling subsector in Australia. To be eligible, nominees must be financial members of the National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA). Award winners will be announced at the 2026 NAEEA conference in Perth, Western Australia (2–4 December 2026). The winning applicant will receive prize money (e.g. a Visa gift card) of $500.
What your nomination letter must include
| Component | Length |
|---|---|
| A statement of your personal philosophy of learning and teaching that aligns with the Enabling education ethos | 200 words |
| A reflection on your teaching context and practice showing how that philosophy is evidenced by (a) motivated and inspired student learning that has positively impacted student engagement and the overall student experience | 600 words |
| (b) mastery within your discipline area (e.g. Mathematics, Academic Literacies) in relation to Enabling education, through imaginative and/or innovative approaches and practices | 600 words |
| (c) learning and teaching approaches grounded in current scholarly literature to inform the development of initiatives, programs and/or practice | 600 words |
| A curriculum vitae (CV) | 1 page |
Include concrete examples of activities, outcomes and impact. A strong application is supported by brief evidence — for example, teaching or unit surveys, student testimonials, teaching observations, or peer/leader feedback. The nomination letter must be signed and dated by the nominee and their unit head. Shortlisted nominees may be invited to an interview.
How to submit
Nominations are due by COB 30 September 2026 and submitted to NAEEA Admin at admin@enablingeducators.org.
Alternative modes of submission, such as video or audio recordings, are acceptable on request — please contact admin@enablingeducators.org if this is your preference.