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Geography Teachers Association of Victoria

CEO Update

Date: March 2026

Welcome to the March edition of the eNews.

 

Launch of Website & Member Community Base

 

Last week, GTAV launched our new website and online member community.

 

After months of research, planning, development, and hard work, the new platform offers a contemporary online experience designed to better support our members. More than just a website, it’s a central hub to access resources, register for events, connect with fellow members, and manage your membership.

 

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to follow the steps in the launch email to reset your password. While you are there, please take a moment to review your profile details to ensure your information is up to date. This helps us better understand your needs and deliver relevant benefits, including member pricing for event registration and resources, as well as exclusive access to the member community.

 

To visit the community, simply log in via the GTAV website: https://www.gtav.asn.au and select any of the community links on the homepage. You will be taken to a dedicated space where you can join groups and start connecting with other educators, including:

 

·      Pre-service Teachers

·      Early Career Teachers

·      Fieldwork Ideas

·      GIS and Geospatial Technologies

·      Primary Teachers

·      Secondary Teachers

·      Sustainability and Future Action

·      VCE Teachers

 

You will also have access to hundreds of free resources through GeoSource - our searchable resource library. Use the secure GeoSource AI assistant or filter by year level, resource type or topic to quickly find what you need. Popular materials, including past Interaction journal articles and award-winning fieldwork submissions, are also available.

 

Within the community area, you will find a range of short videos to help you navigate the platform and make the most of its features. If you have any questions, please contact the GTAV team at [email protected] or call 03 9824 8355.

 

Regional Professional Learning Workshop – Hamilton

A reminder that GTAV is heading to Baimbridge College in Hamilton on 28 April where Paul Cross AM will deliver a full day of professional learning for Year 7-12 teachers in the region. Topics include engaging activities for your students, refining teaching techniques, curriculum integration, connecting geographical content to real-world themes, and mastering fieldwork. Places are limited to 20 registrants. Book now!

 

GTAV Staff News

Last week, we farewelled Elise Masterson, Member Services and Administration Officer, who has relocated to northern Victoria. We thank Elise for her significant contribution over the past two years - particularly in system improvements and accounts management - and wish her every success in her next chapter.

We are delighted to welcome Cielito Murphy to the team in the same role. Cielito brings extensive experience in business administration, IT systems, accounts management and customer service, gained across the banking, telecommunications and training sectors. She is passionate about supporting members and enjoys problem solving. We are delighted to have her on board.

The GTAV Team and Management Committee wish you a relaxing and restful break over Easter. 

 

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