Even during the summer holidays, the Italian Language Centre (ILC) in Brisbane continues to work at full pace, confirming its long-standing commitment to supporting teachers and promoting Italian language and culture across Queensland.
This week, ILC proudly welcomed an Italian teacher from Yarraman State School to its Centre for a Summer School short course. Travelling all the way from the Toowoomba region, the teacher took part in an intensive program designed to offer professional development and practical classroom strategies. The course provided new tools, ideas and resources to strengthen teaching practice and inspire students learning Italian.
The visit highlighted the dedication of educators who go the extra mile to keep language learning alive in their schools. ILC thanked the teacher for her long journey and for her ongoing commitment to passing Italian language and culture on to the next generation.
At the same time, ILC recently hosted Italian teachers from several primary schools for a collaborative planning session. The focus was on designing engaging activities aligned with the Australian Curriculum, ensuring that lessons are both culturally rich and educationally relevant. Teachers shared ideas, classroom experiences and successful strategies, creating a space for cooperation and professional growth.
“It was a fantastic opportunity to collaborate and build meaningful learning experiences together,” said the ILC team, expressing gratitude for the enthusiasm and dedication shown by participating teachers.
Since 1980, the Italian Language Centre has supported Italian programs in State, Catholic and Independent schools across Queensland, with hubs in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Townsville. ILC is part of the SFIM network supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), whose funding helps maintain and grow Italian language education in Australia.
Through the 2025 project “Curriculum Vivo: l’Italiano nel Mondo Reale,” ILC offered a wide range of services: school excursions, in-class support sessions, teaching resources, professional development workshops, tailored planning support, and senior student workshops for Years 11 and 12. Many of these services are also available online, ensuring support reaches teachers in remote areas.
