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  • August 2026

  • Sun 16

    VAPS Teacher Taster – Community of Inquiry

    August 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    NGV Australia (Federation Square) 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Experience what it feels like to be a participant of a Community of Inquiry.  As teachers we don't often get the chance to authentically express our beliefs (at least not

    Get Tickets $10.00
  • September 2026

  • Mon 21

    Advanced Training in Community of Inquiry

    September 21 - September 23

    Have you completed the VAPS Introduction to Community of Inquiry? Would you like to revisit some key aspects, or enhance others? Do you have a burning problem of practice that

  • October 2026

  • Thu 15

    PIPS – Sovereign Hill – Ballarat

    October 15 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Participate in rigorous philosophical discussions through facilitated dialogue with other students from other school contexts, developing their critical and creative thinking skills. Explore how ethics and history collide and consider

  • Wed 21

    PIPS – McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery – Middle Years

    October 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Participate in rigorous philosophical discussions through facilitated dialogue with other students from other school contexts, developing their critical and creative thinking skills. Explore philosophical ideas and concepts through an interactive

  • Sun 25

    Introduction to Community of Inquiry – DAY ONE (Teacher Professional Development)

    October 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Introduction to Community of Inquiry is a course designed for educators who wish to incorporate Philosophy for Children into their teaching practice. This powerful pedagogical approach supports students in developing

  • Wed 28

    PIPS – Werribee Zoo – Y5-8

    October 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    This Philosophy in Public Spaces (PIPS) event at Werribee Zoo on 28 October, 2026 is open for Y5-8 students from schools in Victoria. Students are able to attend for free

  • November 2026

  • Sun 8

    Introduction to Community of Inquiry – DAY TWO (Teacher Professional Development)

    November 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Introduction to Community of Inquiry is a course designed for educators who wish to incorporate Philosophy for Children into their teaching practice. This powerful pedagogical approach supports students in developing

  • Thu 19

    PIPS – World Philosophy Day – National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

    November 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Join us to Celebrate World Philosophy Day for our final PIPS event of the year. BOOK HERE

  • Sun 22

    Introduction to Community of Inquiry – DAY THREE (Teacher Professional Development)

    November 22 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Introduction to Community of Inquiry is a course designed for educators who wish to incorporate Philosophy for Children into their teaching practice. This powerful pedagogical approach supports students in developing

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