CLTANT President Jian Wu and Secretary Jinyi Wu Visit Victoria for Youth Teacher Exchange

President Jian Wu Visits Victoria, Engages with Young Teachers and Launches New Support, and Story Collection Initiatives.

On 6 December 2025, President Wu Jian of the CLTANT, 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 contexts, and introduce new initiatives for teacher support and story collection.

As the only participant travelling from interstate, President Jian Wu actively joined the discussions and exchanges with young teachers. He engaged with educators from diverse fields—including English, humanities, and other subject areas—highlighting the importance of Chinese language education in multidisciplinary teaching environments. The dialogue also revisited challenges faced by teachers of Chinese heritage in Australia, echoing themes from the Association’s 2023 professional development conference, and sparking thoughtful reflection among participants.

President Wu emphasised that the passion and dedication of young teachers resonate strongly with the inspiring stories of educators working in remote regions. In response, the Association announced a new project to collect and share the educational stories of Chinese teachers, Chinese language teachers, and other foreign language educators. These stories will be published on the Association’s website and social media platforms, encouraging the growth of teachers in remote areas, providing them with updates on educational developments, and fostering stronger interstate connections to build a broader and more inclusive teaching community.

A highlight of the event was the organisation and leadership of renowned online educator and KOL, Patrick Wang. His efforts made this gathering a pioneering and unprecedented exchange—the most significant of its kind since the sharp rise in young teachers of Chinese heritage after 2019. Patrick’s initiative created a valuable platform for collaboration, marking a milestone in the cohesion and influence of Chinese language educators within Australia’s education landscape. His work laid a solid foundation for future community building and networking among teachers.

Looking ahead, President Wu Jian expressed his commitment to visiting more language schools in Melbourne and other states, further expanding social and professional networks for Chinese teachers in the Northern Territory. The Association is confident that this exchange will open new possibilities, strengthen collaboration, and promote the flourishing of Chinese language education in Australia’s multicultural environment.