VASSP Regional Groups

Geelong Regional Meeting

IMAGE: Geelong Regional Group engaging with professional learning, 2023.

Who can attend Regional Group Meetings?

All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend their VASSP Regional Group meetings. Regional Groups are facilitated by the Field Officer who takes care of that particular region of Victoria. However, the meetings are run by members for members.

What Do I Have to Do in Order to Attend?

Simply – be a member! If you wish to attend your Regional Group Meeting, please contact your Field Officer, or send us an email and we will get you in touch with your group.

Attending your VASSP Regional Group is an immensely valuable means of broaden your professional network, and of gaining instant access to the collective support and knowledge of a group of fellow leaders in your region.

 

What Happens at Regional Group Meetings?

Many activities take place via Regional Group meetings, including:

  • professional development sessions
  • facilitated and unfacilitated workshops
  • group-initiated projects aimed at addressing local needs, or improving some aspect of school management or education that is specific to the geographic region.
 

What if I Live in a Rural Region?

Rural members, in particular, find Regional Groups to be of tremendous value. If you are a rural member, we strongly encourage you to connect with your Regional Group.

Regional Group Meetings, 2025

Ballarat, President: Steve MacPhail- Daylesford Secondary College
  • Term 1: Thursday 6 February, 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Term 2: Thursday 1 May, 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Term 3: Thursday 31 July, 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Term 4: Thursday 16 October, 9:00am – 11:00am
Eastern Metro, President: Karen Wade - Mount Waverly SC
  • Term 1: Tuesday 25 February, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 2: Tuesday 6 May, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 3: Tuesday 29 July, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 4: Tuesday 28 October, 8:30am – 10:30am
Geelong, President: Scott Diamond - Northern Bay P-12 College

Term 1:

  • Thursday 27 February, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 3 April, 9:30am – 12:00pm

Term 2:

  • Thursday 1 May, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 26 June, 9:30am – 12:00pm

Term 3:

  • Thursday 31 July, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 18 September, 9:30am – 12:00pm

Term 4:

  • Thursday 16 October, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 11 December, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Gippsland, President: Brendan Staple - Sale College
  • Term 1: Friday 21 March, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Term 2: Friday 13 June, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Term 3: Friday 12 September, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Term 4: Friday 21 November, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Grampians, President: Ellie McDougall - Ararat College
  • Term 1: Friday 7 March, 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Term 2: Friday 23 May, 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Term 3: Friday 22 August, 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Term 4: Friday 31 October, 9:30am – 11:30am
Hume, President: Nigel Lyttle - Alexandra Secondary College
  • Term 1: Wednesday 19 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Term 2: Wednesday 25 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Term 3: Wednesday 27 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Term 4: Wednesday 19 November, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Loddon Campaspe, President: Richelle Hollis - Eaglehawk 7-10 Secondary College
  • Term 1: Friday 14 March, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 2: Friday 30 May, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 3: Friday 29 August, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 4: Friday 7 November, 8:30am – 10:30am
Mallee, President: Belinda Hudak - Mildura Senior Secondary College
  • Term 1: Tuesday 11 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Term 2: Tuesday 20 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Term 3: Tuesday 19 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Term 4: Tuesday 11 November, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Northern Metro, President: Tamy Stubley - Melbourne Girls College
  • Term 1: Thursday 20 March, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 2: Thursday 12 June, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 3: Thursday 11 September, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 4: Thursday 20 November, 8:30am – 10:30am
South West Victoria, President: Warwick Price - Baimbridge College
  • Term 1: Thursday 6 March, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Term 2: Thursday 22 May, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Term 3: Thursday 7 August, 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • Term 4: Thursday 6 November, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Southern Metro, President: Linda Brown - Mentone Girls College
  • Term 1: Wednesday 26 February, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 2: Wednesday 14 May, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 3: Wednesday 6 August, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 4: Wednesday 15 October, 8:30am – 10:30am
Western Metro, President: Tim Blunt - Sunshine College
  • Term 1: Thursday 27 March, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 2: Thursday 19 June, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 3: Thursday 4 September, 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Term 4: Thursday 4 December, 8:30am – 10:30am