School Library Association of Victoria upcoming events

About Reading, Books and Literacy series (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Next session: 10 June 4:30pm - 5:30pm - About Reading: Sustaining readers through book series. Special guest author Justin Somper

Join us for this session that will also include a segment on what is new and soon to be published, with Mia from the Sun Bookshop.

About this new series

Each session in the ‘About’ series, offers a practice-oriented deep dive into either reading, books, or literacy. You will gain practical, actionable insight and skills, that can be applied directly, to improve your school library or professional practice.

Click here for future session dates and information about this series.

The meeting link remains the same for the series and will be emailed prior to the event.

SLAV Committee of Management (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SLAV Committee of Management 2026

The SLAV Committee of Management meets on a regular basis throughout the year to oversee the running of the association.

For details on meeting locations, please refer to relevant emails or contact the SLAV office.

SLAV Council Meeting (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

SLAV COUNCIL MEETINGS 2026

SLAV State Council meetings in 2026 will be held either at the Abbotsford Convent, or online.

There are three meetings during the year that are held at the Abbotsford Convent:

Council Planning Day - Feb 7
Council meeting and the Annual General Meeting - May 2
Council meeting and Think Tank for future planning - Oct 10

All other Council Meetings are held online and a link will be sent in the week prior.

For further details see the Council emails or contact the SLAV Office.

About Reading, Books and Literacy series (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Next session: 10 June 4:30pm - 5:30pm - About Reading: Sustaining readers through book series. Special guest author Justin Somper

Join us for this session that will also include a segment on what is new and soon to be published, with Mia from the Sun Bookshop.

About this new series

Click here for future session dates and information about this series.

The meeting link remains the same for the series and will be emailed prior to the event.

SLAV CBCA Book of the Year Judges Talk 2026 (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT

FREE MEMBER ONLINE EVENT

July 30th, 4.30 to 6.00pm

Hear from the CBCA Judges on the CBCA short-listed titles 2026

The Victorian Judges presenting are:

Jo Pentony - Older reader, Younger reader and Eve Pownell

Liz Murray - Picture Book/New Illustrator

Liz Murray is an author, teacher and library director living and working on Wurundjeri and Bunurong land. Her debut picture book ‘Gus’ was published with Berbay Books in 2024. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of picture books, and in the importance of doing all the voices.

All Members Welcome

This event is free for all SLAV Members and
is a designated SLAV Branch Activity.

SLAV Committee of Management (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

SLAV Committee of Management 2026

The SLAV Committee of Management meets on a regular basis throughout the year to oversee the running of the association.

For details on meeting locations, please refer to relevant emails or contact the SLAV office.

SLAV Council Meeting (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

SLAV COUNCIL MEETINGS 2026

SLAV State Council meetings in 2026 will be held either at the Abbotsford Convent, or online.

There are three meetings during the year that are held at the Abbotsford Convent:

Council Planning Day - Feb 7
Council meeting and the Annual General Meeting - May 2
Council meeting and Think Tank for future planning - Oct 10

All other Council Meetings are held online and a link will be sent in the week prior.

For further details see the Council emails or contact the SLAV Office.

National Education Summit - Capacity Building School Libraries (3 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

SLAV is a partner organisation for the Library Conference Strand of the National Education Summit - Capacity Building School Libraries

About Reading, Books and Literacy series (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Next session: 10 June 4:30pm - 5:30pm - About Reading: Sustaining readers through book series. Special guest author Justin Somper

Join us for this session that will also include a segment on what is new and soon to be published, with Mia from the Sun Bookshop.

About this new series

Click here for future session dates and information about this series.

The meeting link remains the same for the series and will be emailed prior to the event.

SLAV Committee of Management (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

SLAV Committee of Management 2026

The SLAV Committee of Management meets on a regular basis throughout the year to oversee the running of the association.

For details on meeting locations, please refer to relevant emails or contact the SLAV office.

SLAV Council Meeting (10 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SLAV COUNCIL MEETINGS 2026

SLAV State Council meetings in 2026 will be held either at the Abbotsford Convent, or online.

There are three meetings during the year that are held at the Abbotsford Convent:

Council Planning Day - Feb 7
Council meeting and the Annual General Meeting - May 2
Council meeting and Think Tank for future planning - Oct 10

All other Council Meetings are held online and a link will be sent in the week prior.

For further details see the Council emails or contact the SLAV Office.

About Reading, Books and Literacy series (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Next session: 10 June 4:30pm - 5:30pm - About Reading: Sustaining readers through book series. Special guest author Justin Somper

Join us for this session that will also include a segment on what is new and soon to be published, with Mia from the Sun Bookshop.

About this new series

Click here for future session dates and information about this series.

The meeting link remains the same for the series and will be emailed prior to the event.

SLAV Committee of Management (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

SLAV Committee of Management 2026

The SLAV Committee of Management meets on a regular basis throughout the year to oversee the running of the association.

For details on meeting locations, please refer to relevant emails or contact the SLAV office.

SLAV Conference Trade Exhibition - November 20 2026 (20 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

SLAV Full Day Conference

Trade Exhibition

Friday November 20 2026

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Registration is open for the trade exhibition spaces at the SLAV November 20 2026 conference.

The package includes a space for company representatives in the exhibition area with a table, one or two chairs, room for two pull up banners and catering for one or two.

Registration cost - $750 for two representatives, $650 for one representative

The package does not include:

Adding flyers or items to the delegate bag which is $295
Selling resources or items from your exhibition table

To add items to the delegate bag only, complete the registration form and deliver bag insert to SLAV by November 6 2026. An address will be provided prior to the time.

More details will follow as they become available.

To discuss your needs please contact slav@slav.org.au

About Reading, Books and Literacy series (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Next session: 10 June 4:30pm - 5:30pm - About Reading: Sustaining readers through book series. Special guest author Justin Somper

Join us for this session that will also include a segment on what is new and soon to be published, with Mia from the Sun Bookshop.

About this new series

Click here for future session dates and information about this series.

The meeting link remains the same for the series and will be emailed prior to the event.

SLAV Council Meeting (5 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SLAV COUNCIL MEETINGS 2026

SLAV State Council meetings in 2026 will be held either at the Abbotsford Convent, or online.

There are three meetings during the year that are held at the Abbotsford Convent:

Council Planning Day - Feb 7
Council meeting and the Annual General Meeting - May 2
Council meeting and Think Tank for future planning - Oct 10

All other Council Meetings are held online and a link will be sent in the week prior.

For further details see the Council emails or contact the SLAV Office.

SLAV Committee of Management (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

SLAV Committee of Management 2026

The SLAV Committee of Management meets on a regular basis throughout the year to oversee the running of the association.

For details on meeting locations, please refer to relevant emails or contact the SLAV office.