The Weekly Update - 15 June 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Update
Monday 15 June 2026

Join VCTA for High Tea

The Westin, Melbourne
Thursday 2 July, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

We are delighted to invite all members, partners, guests and friends of the Association to the VCTA Life Members High Tea.

This special social event offers a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate the contribution of our Life Members, share stories and reflect on the impact of commerce education across generations.

Enjoy a delicious High Tea experience including tea, coffee and other beverages while connecting with the broader VCTA community.

Tickets: $90 per person

Purchase tickets at Trybooking

Compak Resources

Did you know the Compak Library currently contains 886 curriculum-aligned resources for members to use?

Each item in Compak is reviewed by the VCTA editorial team for accuracy and classroom-readiness. This rigorous process takes approximately six weeks per item and reflects VCTA's commitment to providing trusted resources that save teachers time and support outstanding teaching and learning outcomes in the commerce classroom.

To access Compak resources, please use the button below:

Compak®

Compak is a registered trademark and a VCTA member only resource, and is subject to copyright.

Not a VCTA member yet? Join VCTA Now to access Compak.

Professional Learning

Comview26 | 23 & 24 November | The University of Melbourne

Expressions of interest are now open to present at Comview26.

Share your innovative teaching practices, curriculum insights, classroom strategies, research findings, and real-world industry perspectives that support and enhance student learning.

Proposals are welcome for:

Interactive workshops
Panel discussions
Case studies and classroom-based presentations
Research presentations
Industry insights applicable to the secondary education context of commerce and civics education

Whether you're an experienced presenter or sharing for the first time, VCTA encourages submissions that engage, inspire, and equip educators at all levels.

Submit your EOI by 26 June 2026: Expression of Interest Form

VCE Business Management Tour - last chance to register today!

Elephant Enclosure Tour for Business Management teachers

Wednesday 17 June, 12:45 - 5:30pm

Join VCTA & BEA on a free tour of Werribee Open Range Zoo elephant enclosure and hear about their new Business Management curriculum-aligned course based on the operations of the elephant enclosure.

Join us on a private transfer to and from the city or you can meet us at the Zoo.

To register your attendance, for this free event see further details on the VCTA events page. Places are limited.

This event operates longer than regular school working hours with an expected return to the city at 5:30pm. Please do not register unless you can attend the full event.

Trial Exams & Resources for Years 7 to 10 are available to purchase from the VCTA Online Resource Shop

Are you looking to save lesson preparation time without compromising on quality?

The VCTA Online Resource Shop offers a range of classroom-ready materials designed to support teachers and inspire student academic growth.

The resource collection includes, but is not limited to:

VCE Unit 3 Trial Exams with fully worked solutions for Accounting, Business Management, Economics and Legal Studies.
Ready-made, fully editable lesson packs for Years 7 & 8 and for Years 9 & 10 commerce and civics curriculum.
Units 3 & 4 Trial Exams with fully worked solutions, available to pre-order now.

Every resource is carefully reviewed by VCTA staff, ensuring full alignment with VCAA study designs and Victorian Curriculum requirements.

Pricing of resources can be found in the description of each downloadable item.

Business Educators Australasia: Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition

Got students with big ideas? Help them to turn those ideas into reality by participating in the Plan Your Own Enterprise (PYOE) competition. Students will gain hands-on experience in everything from marketing strategies to budgeting and sales.

The competition is open to all levels in secondary school and is free to all participating schools.

To find out further information head to the Business Educators Australasia PYOE website or contact the VCTA Office via email.

VCE Legal Studies: VLRC School Talks & Newly Updated Law Reform in Action Booklet

Looking to bring real-world law reform insights into your classroom? The Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) has released an updated Law Reform in Action booklet—now featuring a new case study on Stalking.

As part of its education program, the VLRC also presents school talks online or in person at the VLRC CBD Office tailored to the VCE Legal Studies study design. These interactive sessions draw on recent VLRC inquiries and give students a practical understanding of the law reform process. Request a speaker at at the VLF website.

Tax Time for Teachers with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)!

Do you need help with your tax this financial year? The ATO has provided guidance forteachers.

Use the link from the ATO website to help you with:

deductions you can claim
income you need to declare
records you may need to keep

Find our more at ATO Teacher.

Kind regards

The VCTA Team

The Weekly Update - 15 June 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Update Monday 15 June 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Update
Monday 15 June 2026