Skip the keynotes. This is a hands-on day of learning and action shaped by the expertise in the room.

Hosted by EEA's The Collective and co-led by its intergenerational Leadership Council, the Gathering brings together low-SES schools and organisations committed to progressing education equity.

The gathering will focus on three priority areas for improved equity that The Collective has been pursuing over the past 12 months. This is your chance to add your voice, shape next steps, and take practical insights back to your community.

A shared, practical vision of education equity - Workshop the current challenges, future vision and the key transition actions needed across the system.
Better coordination of supports for low-SES schools - Map what's working now, understand partnership gaps and plan for strong collaboration across the sector.
Strengthening student-teacher relationships - A student- and teacher-led session exploring the conditions shaping these relationships, and what must change to keep them at the centre of our work.

You'll leave with:

Renewed purpose
New connections across the sector
Clear actions for your school/organisation
Confidence that your voice contributes to what comes next for systemic action for improved equity

Note: we are currently accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to join The Collective's member organisations and Leadership Council at this Gathering. We will confirm attendees in February 2026. While we will endeavour to accommodate all EOIs, we will be seeking to ensure a representative spread of schools/organisations across the sector. For this reason we will only be able to accept 2-3 participants per school/organisation.