Melbourne Free to Flourish Immersion

8-12 September 2025

Join us and experience primary schools who are putting wellbeing, meaning and purpose at the centre of learning. Engage with schools who have deeply embedded inquiry and human centred design to drive learning with authentic community partners.

Key Dates

Registrations Close

1 August 2025

Note: Registrations may close earlier if spots are filled before the listed date

Pre-Immersion Workshop

27 August 2025

Online

4.00pm - 4.30pm AEDT

Immersion Dates

8 - 12 September 2025

Registration Options for September Melbourne Immersion

There will be four options available on registration for this Immersion. Please consider which option is best suited for you, and indicate your choice when registering using the above link.

5 Days

7-12 September

You will visit Woodline, Newmark, Princes Hill and Change Planning.

2 Days

7-9 September

You will visit Woodline Primary School.

Anybody departing on Tuesday 9 September should ensure departure is booked after 6.30pm.

3 Days (M-W)

7-10 September

You will visit Woodline and Newmark.

Anybody departing on Wednesday 10 September should ensure departure is booked after 6.30pm.

3 Days (W-F)

10-12 September

You will visit Newmark, Princes Hill and Change Planning.

Itinerary Highlights

Lael Stone

Founder of Woodline Primary, Lael Stone is a speaker, educator and author.

Not to be missed, this immersion begins with a day with Lael Stone at Woodline Primary.

Woodline Primary School

Learning with wellbeing at the centre.

Trauma informed practice that allows for deep inquiry.

Guest speaker: Lael Stone

Newmark Primary School

Human Centred Design that focuses on meaning and purpose through community partnerships and rites of passage.

Princes Hill Primary School

Collective inquiry in practice with a strong focus on community engagement.

Testimonial from March Melbourne Immersion

"The immersion was an interactive experience when I was challenged in my thinking to reshape my ideas and perspectives on contemporary education and learning experiences that allow our young people to innovate, create and design and disrupt in ways that impact our world and communities in a way that they know their impact."

Other Details

Cost

Approximate cost is $2,300 per person. This includes accommodation (evening of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday including breakfast), school visit fees, airport and school transfers, 1x immersion dinner.

Flights

Flights are not included in the costs and should be organised by your school. ARRIVALS Sunday September 7: Arrival flights should be booked to arrive as close to 4pm as possible on Sunday. DEPARTURES Tuesday September 9: please ensure departure flights are booked after 6.30pm. Wednesday September 10: please ensure departure flights are booked after 6.30pm. Friday September 12: please ensure departure flights are booked after 4pm.

Payment

Schools will be invoiced.

Meals

Please note that four dinners and at least one lunch are not included in costs.

Itinerary

A detailed itinerary will be provided to all attendees prior to the commencement of the immersion.

Dress Code

Business casual (school attire).

Communications

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive ongoing communication and updates via email. Please monitor this for pickup details and other information.

Resources

Please review the pre-immersion resources prior to the commencement of your time in Melbourne.