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Branches

One of the strengths of SLAV is its strong and active Branch structure.

When you join SLAV you also join one of the regional and metropolitan branches which meet regularly throughout the year.

Your local branch:

  • gives you the opportunity to connect with peers in your region.
  • provides you with professional learning and collaborative opportunities.
  • gives you a voice through your local branch representative at SLAV Council meetings.

You are welcome to join any branch. 


Branch Contacts

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

B

Ballarat

Convenor
Sharon Hayes and Loretta Kelly (librarian@stpats.vic.edu.au)

Bendigo

Convenor 
Sharon Wallace

E

East Gippsland

Convenor
Jacinta Fleming

 

G

Geelong

Convenor
Joy Whiteside 

Goulburn Valley

Vacant

L

La Trobe Valley

Vacant

     

    M

    Metro Central

    Convenors
    Di Ruffles and Karen Malbon

    2025 Meetings

    Term 1: Thursday 13 March – Meeting at Lauriston, 38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale. 4:15pm for a 4:30pm start

    Term 2: Thursday 22 May – Meeting at Xavier College. 4:15pm for a 4:30pm start.

    Term 3: CBCA online Judges Talk via webinar - Date to be announced.

    Term 3: Thursday 4 September – Venue to be announced. 4:15pm for a 4:30pm start.

    Term 4: Thursday 13 November – End of Year Dinner. 5:30pm for a 6pm start.


      Metro Eastern

      Convenors
      Marianne Smith

      https://slavmetroeast.wordpress.com/


      Metro Northern

      Convenors
      Josie Rovetto and Rebecca Combrink


      Metro Southern

      Convenors
      Robyn Stark & Katrina Holyge

      Branch facebook page
      https://www.facebook.com/groups/536945660204504/


      Metro Western

      Convenors
      Milena Gates 

      https://padlet.com/milenagates1/western-metro-branch-lz5llidazp5ip2gj

      2025 Meetings

      · Term 1: March 18th (Tuesday) @ 4:30 pm – 6pm. Join us at Keilor Downs College for an engaging session featuring our Library Assistant, Kylie Phillips. This meeting will focus on fostering collaboration with neighbouring schools. We'll discuss topics such as Reading Programs, Shadow Judging, Shelf Talkers, and address current issues. Additionally, Milena will share a log of claim submission pertinent to government schools. Please RSVP by March 17th.

      · Term 2: Online meeting (TBD) – Sharing ideas and preparing for Book Week.

      · Term 3: Online (TBA) – Online session with CBCA Judges and a possible online catch-up.

      · Term 4: (TBD) – Reflection and planning for 2026.



       

      N

      North East Region

      Convenor
      Cheryl Taylor

       

      P

      Pakenham

      Co-Convenors
      Barbara Cousens, Jessica Gallagher, and Kim Gratton

      Branch Facebook Group   

      Peninsula

      Convenor: Lynn Swannell


      Primary Branch

      Convenors
      Michele Rutter,  Raff Grasso and Em McDonald

      The Primary Branch is open to all members who have an interest in school libraries in Early Childhood or Primary. Members may also attend their local area branch.

       

      S

      South Gippsland

      Vacant

      South West Region

      Convenor
      Margaret Sinnott


      Sunraysia

      Vacant

       

      W

      West Gippsland

      Vacant

      Wimmera

      Vacant



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