MLTA of NSW

07/06/2026

Members had a wonderful day of connection, learning, inspiration and fun at the MLTA NSW Conference on Friday 29 May. Thank you to everyone who came along to participate, present and support the event. 👏
Take a look at the highlights in the video below.
We look forward to seeing you at the 26th AFMLTA International Conference in Sydney in 2027! 🎉

25/04/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 MLTA NSW Conference.
The theme of the conference is Clarity, Communication and Connection, taking place on Friday, 29 May 2026, at Rydges Sydney Central.
Internationally renowned expert Dr Gianfranco Conti will be the keynote speaker with diverse lineup of presenters who will share innovative approaches and practical strategies for language teaching and learning.

Conference registration fees:
Members: $230
Non members $300
Pre-service teachers $50

To register go to https://www.mltansw.asn.au/
Registrations close 12 May. Looking forward to seeing you there!

14/07/2025

Our MLTA NSW committee members have had a wonderful AFMLTA conference in Adelaide. We are excited to work with AFMLTA to prepare for the 26th AFMLTA Conference in Sydney in 2027.

14/07/2025

After an inspiring 25th AFMLTA Conference in Adelaide, we are excited to collaborate with AFMLTA to host the 26th AFMLTA Conference in Sydney in 2027.

14/07/2025

Thank you to our President, Janelle Byrne for representing NSW at AFMLTA assembly with the Presidents of the state and territory language teacher associations.

Thank you to LTA Presidents and delegates for all the work you do in the lead up to our National Assembly and continue to do thereafter. We appreciate you!

Front row (left to right)
Colleen Barclay, President, Modern Language Teachers' Association of WA
BeeHuang Khoo, President, LTANT
Prue Roveta, Vice President and Immediate Past President, MLTA ACT Inc. (Modern Language Teachers' Association of the ACT)
Jannelle Byrne, MLTA of NSW
Teresa Montague, Language Teachers SA (MLTASA)

Back row (left to right)
Kahlia Hodge, President-elect Language Teachers Association of Tasmania (LTAT)
Kelsey Cooper, President LTAT
Yvette Slaughter, President Languages Teachers Victoria
Nathan Williams, President LTQ

12/07/2025

Gillian Cordy, AFMLTA past president proudly presented the highest honour, the AFMLTA Medal, to Professor Lesley Harbon at the AFMLTA conference, for her distinguished service to language teaching in Australia and particularly NSW. We thank Lesley for her lifelong service to generations of teachers and students.
Great to see AFMLTA President Miyako Matsui and past President with the recipients. Congratulations to both Dr Lesley Harbon and Dr Sherryl Saunders for being such deserving recipients of this award.

12/07/2025

AFMLTA President, Miyako Matsui (MLTA NSW past secretary) welcoming guests to the conference dinner.

12/07/2025

A wonderful Conference dinner celebrating the 25th AFMLTA Conference.

11/07/2025

Nice to reunite with like-minded language educators at The National Wine Centre in Adelaide as we get ready for 2 days of learning and collaborating at the AFMLTA conference.

Mr Andrew Scrimgeour delivering the 2025 Keith Horwood memorial this evening. Thank you, Andrew!

11/07/2025

The 2025 AFMLTA Conference begins with a buzz of networking and Andrew Scrimgeour presenting the Keith Horwood Memorial Lecture at the Welcome Reception.

Thank you to Honourable Blair Boyer MP Minister for Education for opening our welcome reception
Conference Day 1 coming up tomorrow!