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Introduction:
Drama Victoria is the peak body for Drama and Theatre Education in Victoria and is a not-for-profit organisation. Established in 1968, Drama Victoria is the oldest Drama teacher association in Australia.
Mission:
Drama Victoria's mission is to 'support, develop and advocate for Drama Education in Victoria'.
Motto: 'Empowerment through imagination'
Purpose:
The purposes of Drama Victoria are:
To advocate for, and represent the voices of Victorian Drama and Theatre educators; and in particular to:
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Provide relevant and high quality professional development opportunities and resources;
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Support all Drama and Theatre educators including beginning, experienced, isolated and rural educators with access to mentorship, networking opportunities and resources;
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Support the development of sustainable professional practices for Drama and Theatre educators;
To promote the development of Drama and Theatre education throughout Victoria; and in particular to:
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Advocate for and foster Drama and Theatre as a discrete subject area, and as a pedagogical approach to enhance student learning across the curriculum;
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Encourage ways that Drama and Theatre can be used as a tool to explore diversity and nurture inclusivity and positive representations of culture and identity;
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Initiate and encourage research related to the study of Drama and Theatre education;
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Provide information on assessment, curriculum development and government and educational initiatives in the area of Drama and Theatre;
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Establish and maintain partnerships with the Performing Arts industry, related professionals and Cultural Organisations
To co-operate with other state and national bodies, and promote these objectives at a national level; and in particular to:
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Our Values:
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Service
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Leadership
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Inspiration
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Creativity
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Excellence
Key Services:
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Professional development - workshops, seminars, masterclasses & conferences
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Teaching resources and publications
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Networking opportunities
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Curriculum and assessment information
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