AADES is the peak professional organisation in Australasia representing school level distance education.
AADES was formed in 1993 and currently has in excess of 1200 members across all Australian states and New Zealand.

WELCOME
Affiliating with AADES (Australasian Association of Distance Education Schools) means joining a dynamic network of educators committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in distance and online learning.

AADES provides valuable professional development, facilitates the sharing of best practices, and strives for quality education across diverse and remote contexts.

Whether you're a school leader, teacher, or support staff, AADES connects you with like-minded professionals invested in the future of flexible education across Australasia.
NEWS
"Tech That Actually Works” – Padlet - engaging and interactive class resources using padlet
Nov 6, 2025
Discover Creative Classroom Tools. Join Channen Price from Charters Towers School of Distance Education as she shares her experience using Padlet to enhance student engagement and collaboration. Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 Time: 1pm - 2pm (AEDT). Details in article.
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Click, Connect, Decode - phonics teaching in distance learning
Sep 5, 2025
In this webinar, Sheldon Smith shares how Kimberley SOTA brings joy to phonics by combining daily reviews with physical movement. Discover simple routines that help children strengthen their phonics knowledge, stay engaged in distance learning, and build confidence through active, memorable practice. Date: 18 September 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm AEST Details in article
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AADES: August 2025 e-bulletin
Aug 28, 2025
In this e-bulletin learn about our AADES member survey, webinar programs, the 2026 AADES Conference in Sydney. Members also have an opportunity to influence research on Distance Learning.
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