About

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 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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WA: Australian Kodály Certificate Course 2026

April 7 - April 11

In 2026, Perth is hosting a full Australian Kodály Certificate Course. Register now! Held over two blocks delivered across the term 1 and term 2 school holidays, a Primary and Secondary Level 1, 2 and 3 certification course will be …
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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…

Vic: Senior Choral Festival 2026

June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

We are delighted to announce the details for our Senior Choral Festival 2026. This is a great opportunity for choirs to sing with and for each other in a supportive and non-competitive environment. The festival caters for all types of …
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WA: Australian Kodály Certificate Course 2026

July 6 - July 10

In 2026, Perth is hosting a full Australian Kodály Certificate Course. Register now! Held over two blocks delivered across the term 1 and term 2 school holidays, a Primary and Secondary Level 1, 2 and 3 certification course will be …
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Latest News

Minutes of 2026 Annual General Meeting

The minutes of the recent Kodály Australia Annual General Meeting are now available for all members to view via the Member Portal. It was wonderful to connect with so many of you live during the meeting—thank you for your engagement, interest, …
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Membership Fees Update

From 1 April 2026, our annual fees for ordinary, concession and corporate or family membership will increase by $10. The new pricing structure is available on our website. This is the first change in membership fees in over 15 years and will …
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Research invitation – Music teaching and learning, and ICT in blended environments in Australia

Kodály Australia is proud to support Australian music education research that may benefit our members. The National Council has previously provided content to distribute information for the research project, Re-imagining the Future: Music Teaching and Learning, and ICT in Blended Environments …
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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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