MLTA of NSW

10/08/2026

CI Down Under Conference 2027
Please visit the conference website to find more detailed information about the innovative formatting of this conference and to register. https://tinyurl.com/bdh523e7

10/08/2026

ADECS Educational Consultancy Services Semester 2 PL events
MLTA NSW Corporate Sponsor ADECS Educational Consultancy Services is pleased to announce the Semester 2 schedule of NESA-accredited PL events for Language teachers.

For details on each course, view the flyers https://tinyurl.com/223byjfc, or for more information about ADECS, including contact details and testimonials, head to the business website http://www.adecs.com.au/
Apply now to receive a reduced rate for MLTA NSW members. Use code EB10 at checkout for a 10% discount.

10/08/2026

Join LINGUAFEST 2026!
The 2026 theme is "CHANGE" and the signature item is "A MASK"

Students create and submit a 2 minute film in the language they are learning. Somewhere in the film, students need to have the signature item.
Films can be in more than one language other than English.

For any enquiries or questions, please email the Linguafest Convenor [email protected]
Entries close: Friday 18 September 2026
Virtual screening and Awards Presentation Friday 20 November 2026.

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.