Palmerston, NT, 19 June 2026 — Bakewell Primary School is proud to announce that Year [insert year level] students Charlotte Cardow and Xavier Vanos have been awarded Third Prize in the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition for Primary School Students, a prestigious national Mandarin language and cultural proficiency competition. The Chinese Bridge Competition is held annually across Australia and challenges students to demonstrate their Mandarin language skills, cultural knowledge

DARWIN — CLTANT’s second Professional Development session for 2026 was held on Sunday morning, 7 June, 2026, with members gathering at Charles Darwin University for a hands-on straw weaving workshop. Hosted at the Confucius Institute, Orange 2 Level 4, Casuarina Campus from 9am to 12pm, the members-only workshop was presented by Miao Sun and Jing Yu. The session, Straw Weaving Craft, gave local Chinese language teachers a chance to experience one of China’s traditional finger

Darwin, NT — Late May 2026 Young Chinese language learners from across northern and western Australia took centre stage in late May as the overseas preliminary round of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for primary school students was successfully held in Darwin organised by CLTANT. The event brought together participants from the Northern Territory, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. This year’s competition carried added significance,

On 31 May 2026, the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT) was honoured to attend the 24th anniversary celebration of the Zee Cheng Khor Moral Uplifting Society (ZCK) in Melbourne, with Chairperson Mr Jian Wu and Secretary Mr Jinyi Wu representing the Northern Territory Chinese education community at this significant multicultural gathering. Established in 2002, ZCK is the Melbourne chapter of De Jiao, or the “Teaching of Virtues,” an organi

In a significant initiative to strengthen cross-regional collaboration and advance the quality of Chinese language education in Australia, the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT) recently organised a professional exchange visit to Melbourne. Representing the Northern Territory were Mr Jian Wu, Chairperson of CLTANT based in Darwin, and Mr Jinyi Wu, Secretary of the Association. The visit centred around an in-depth observation and exchange

Darwin, 17 May 2026 — CLTANT hosted a community education exchange this morning at the Darwin Chinese Museum, bringing together teachers, student educators, and aspiring Chinese language teachers from across the region. The event was led by CLTANT President Jian Wu and Treasurer Hua Tong. The group departed from the Darwin Chinese Museum at 11:00am for a morning of professional sharing and community connection. New faces, shared conversations Alongside newly arrived Chinese t

The Chinese Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT) marked 2025 as a year of meaningful growth, community engagement and strengthened collaboration with Charles Darwin University’s Confucius Institute. Through a series of language programmes and cultural activities, the association continued to expand the reach and impact of Chinese education across the Northern Territory. Throughout the year, CLTANT delivered initiatives that supported learners at di

The Chinese Language Teachers' Association of NT (CLTANT) has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Primary School Students in the ACT, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. The Chinese Bridge, or 汉语桥, is a prestigious international Mandarin competition celebrating students’ language skills and cultural talents. This year’s theme is “快乐中文 – Chinese, Joy and Fun!”, which invites young learners to share their pa

The first CLTANT Professional Development (PD) workshop of 2026 was triumphantly conducted on 29 March 2026 at the Confucius Institute, Charles Darwin University. This eagerly awaited event united Chinese language teachers from across the Northern Territory for an enriching and practice-oriented program, emphasising the integration of traditional Chinese cultural activities into modern language classrooms. The workshop aimed to provide teachers with concrete, hands-on strateg

On 22 February 2026, Chairperson Jian Wu led a professional discussion forum for Chinese language educators in the Northern Territory, followed by a guided visit to the Northern Territory Chinese Museum. The event brought together newly arrived teachers from China and local NT practitioners, offering a structured platform for professional exchange and community engagement. During the forum, participants engaged in focused discussions on curriculum design, instructional method

On 7 December 2025, Vice President Weng of the Northern Australia Chinese Teachers Association organised a special visit to the CDU Chinese Garden for Chinese language teachers in the Northern Territory. The event brought together newly arrived teachers from China and local NT educators for a joyful community celebration. Teachers shared teaching practices and life experiences, offering mutual support and building stronger bonds. The gathering not only provided practical help

Chairperson Jian Wu Visits Victoria, Engages with Young Teachers and Launches New Support, and Story Collection Initiatives. On 6 December 2025, CLTANT's Chairperson Jian Wu, together with Secretary Jinyi Wu, visited a community centre in Melbourne to meet with more than thirty young teachers of Chinese heritage from Victoria and across Australia. The event aimed to strengthen interstate connections among Chinese teachers, explore the role of education in cross-disciplinary c

On Sunday, 30 November 2025, the Confucius Institute at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina Campus welcomed educators from across Australia for the fourth session in the CLTANT Professional Development series. This event provided a vibrant forum for exploring innovative approaches to language teaching and cultural engagement. The programme focused on two timely and thought-provoking themes: advancing language and cultural learning through artificial intelligence and virtual

On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, the Confucius Institute at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina Campus came alive with energy and...

On 15 June, the Chinese Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT), in close collaboration with the Language...

The Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT) proudly held its first professional development (PD)...

On 5th March 2025, CLTANT's President Jian Wu kicked off an exciting Chinese Language Speaking Course at the CDU Casuarina campus. This...

On 10 March, CLTANT's President Jian Wu and Treasurer Alix Lan Chen attended a professional training session focused on children's...

From February 22 to February 23, the Chinese Language Teachers' Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT) had the pleasure of...

We are proud to announce that Amy Yu-Vatskalis has been officially recognised as the Honourary President and Life Member of the Chinese...