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The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia Incorporated (also known as Kodály Australia) is a national association for music educators. Our organisation is inspired by the educational and aesthetic philosophies of the Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, adapting his ideas to create music programs for early childhood, schools and communities. We support Australian music teachers as they strive for excellence in music education. more…

Upcoming Events

Kodály Qld: 2026 AKC Primary Level One

February 2 - July 31

Join Kodály Queensland to study the Australian Kodály Certificate Primary Level 1 in 2026! Our popular hybrid program combines 9 online lectures with 3 in-person intensive weekends across Semester 1. 2026 will see our Intensive Weekends return to Brisbane. For …
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Kodály Vic: 2026 AKC Courses

February 10 - November 7

Join Kodály Victoria for our Australian Kodály Certificate Courses in 2026! The Victorian AKC Model consists of a series of in-person lectures spaced across the year to allow for practice and reflection between sessions. Enrolment is offered in two separate …
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NSW: 2026 Back to School Day

February 20

Kodály NSW is presenting a new-look 2026 BTSD Join us for a day of Musicianship and Electives from the Presenters below Venue: Penrith RSL Date: Friday 20th February 2026 Presenters: Emma Ritchie –  Integrating of literacy and Music in lower …
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Vic: Back To School Day 2026 with VOSA

February 21 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join Kodály Vic and the Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association (VOSA) for our annual Back to School Day! The morning will include workshops run by Kodály and Orff experts! Brush off the cobwebs and kick-start the New Year. Be inspired by fresh and innovative ideas! For more …
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Vic: Save the date – Autumn Seminar!

May 15 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Save the date: Autumn Seminar returns again in 2026! More details to come…

Latest News

Happy New Year!

As we near the end of 2025, I extend my warmest wishes on behalf of Kodály Australia for a positive and fulfilling year ahead. Supporting our community is at the heart of our work, and this year our members have benefited from an extensive offering …
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Congratulations Susie Fredline (Qld) & Dr James Cuskelly (Qld)

I write to acknowledge and celebrate two members of our community. Susie Fredline – Honorary Life Membership of Kodály Australia  Congratulations to Susie Fredline (Qld), who was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Kodály Australia earlier this year. Honorary Life Membership is Kodály Australia’s highest accolade and …
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NEW Member Resources

I am pleased to announce the launch of a refreshed Kodály Australia Member Portal. All members of Kodály Australia may now use the Member Portal to access an online repository of resources and professional learning. To access these resources, please explore the branch …
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ASME XXV National Conference 2025

The Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) XXV National Conference will be held from September 26 to 29, 2025, at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University. The call for paper and workshop presentations has been extended until this Friday, 14 February 2025. As …
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Season’s Greetings from Kodály Australia

As we near the end of 2024, I extend my warmest wishes on behalf of Kodály Australia for a joyful festive season and new year ahead.  This year, there has been an extensive offering of professional learning activities provided for …
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