Invitation to Present: First Nations Thread at MAV Conference 2026
ATSIMA is pleased to be collaborating with the Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) to establish a dedicated First Nations thread within the MAV Conference 2026 program, to be held on 3–4 December 2026.
The MAV Conference Committee is seeking presentations that highlight:
- Culturally responsive approaches to teaching and learning
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges in mathematics education
- Community partnerships
- Leadership
- Initiatives that support improved mathematics outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners
To encourage greater First Nations representation at the conference, MAV will waive the presenter registration fee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presenters whose submissions are accepted. Please note that presenters will still need to register for the conference and cover any travel, accommodation and other associated costs.
Presenters are encouraged to clearly indicate if their presentation includes a First Nations perspective or showcases work relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mathematics education when submitting their abstract.
Your voice and experiences are important. By sharing your work, you will help strengthen understanding, inspire others, and contribute to meaningful conversations about culturally responsive mathematics education.
Conference information is available here: MAV Conference 2026
Although the Call for Options has now closed, you can email your option directly to Jen Bowden before Sunday 5th July, 2026.
Please include the following information:
Presenter Details
- Main Presenter Full Name:
- Main Presenter Bio:
- Company/School/Organisation:
- Email Address:
- Mobile and Work Numbers:
- Co-presenter details, if applicable:
Workshop Details
- Workshop Title: maximum 10 words
- Workshop Abstract/Summary: maximum 150 words
- Key Takeaways: please include up to 3 key takeaways from your session, maximum 50 words
Suitable For Teachers of Students In
Please select as many as appropriate:
- Early Childhood, birth to kindergarten
- Early Years Primary, Foundation to Year 2
- Primary, Years 3 to 4
- Primary, Years 5 to 6
- Secondary, Years 7 to 8
- Secondary, Years 9 to 10
- Secondary, Years 11 to 12
Presentation Format
How would you describe the format of your presentation?
- Primarily lecture-style: presentation with limited audience interaction
- Balanced: a combination of presentation and interactive elements
- Primarily interactive: hands-on activities, discussion or group participation
Preferred Day
Please indicate your preferred day/s to present. MAV will determine the final presentation time. If you are only available at specific times of the day, please include this in your email.
- Thursday
- Friday
- Both days
- No preference
If you are interested in presenting, we encourage you to submit an abstract. ATSIMA is happy to discuss presentation ideas and provide support throughout the submission process.
We look forward to seeing strong First Nations representation at the MAV Conference 2026.
For further information or assistance, please contact Jen Bowden at jbowden@mav.vic.edu.