Department of Professional Practice and Wellbeing
WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A STRONG, SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION WORKFORCE THAT DELIVERS real-world impact across metropolitan, regional and rural communities.
Our evidence-informed teaching, professional learning and strong partnerships strengthen graduate readiness, workforce development and wellbeing across initial teacher education and ongoing professional learning.
Our Department is part of La Trobe University's School of Education.
Top 150 globally
We're ranked in the world's top 150 for education.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Education
#1 in Australia for student satisfaction
Australia’s most-trusted comparison website rated La Trobe as the best in Australia for student and graduate satisfaction.
Canstar Blue, 2023, Best-Rated Universities in Australia (2023)
High employability
90% of our domestic teacher education undergraduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, Teacher Education (Undergraduate)
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Learn from La Trobe's award-winning School of Education, with strong industry networks and partnerships across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Gain real-world experience through work-based learning, integrated placement and an embedded professional mentoring program. Approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority.
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News
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Welcome Associate Professor Haili Hughes
Internationally recognised educator and researcher Haili Hughes has been appointed as Associate Professor of Educational Change and Impact.
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La Trobe Institute to amplify AI capability
La Trobe launches Institute to amplify AI capability
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Charlotte Forwood appointed Professor of Practice
Charlotte Forwood has recently joined the School of Education as a new Professor of Practice.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more