UNLEASH LEARNING TOURS

LEA 2026 UNLEASH Perth will bring together architects, educators, designers, and facility planners to explore the evolving landscape of learning environments spaces that inspire creativity, foster inclusion, and connect communities.

Hosted in a city recognised for its innovation and connection to Country, this conference will immerse delegates in thought provoking discussions, hands on learning, and visionary design. The conference’s signature Learning Tours will provide an exclusive look at some of the most progressive educational spaces in the region where sustainability, technology, and culture come together to transform how we teach and learn.

Whether you’re an educator seeking new ways to engage learners, an architect shaping the future of schools, or a planner committed to creating environments that support wellbeing and innovation, UNLEASH Perth offers an opportunity to see, feel, and experience how design is redefining education for generations to come. 

Below is a short summary of each learning tour, click on the ‘Learn More’ link to explore further the schools or organisations you will visit on each tour.

PROGRAM SELECTION + LEARNING TOUR SELECTION WILL OPEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS ON WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2026. Standard Registration will be able to make selection from 9:00AM (AWST) Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Disclaimer:

At LEA, accessibility isn’t just a checkbox - it’s a fundamental principle that guides our actions and shapes our events. You can view our accessibility scale to see how we support delegates with different needs. We are committed to ensuring that all delegates can participate fully in the 2026 UNLEASH conference and its learning tours. If you require accessibility support or have specific requirements to enable your participation in our learning tour program, please contact Bumper, our Conference Manager, to discuss your specific needs. 

Please note that all learning environment tours are subject to change, and any adjustments to tour locations or accessibility features will be communicated directly to impacted delegates.


Wednesday 13th May Accessibility: A

Tour 1 - Learning Across Worlds – From Forests to Mars

This dynamic tour showcases three distinct learning environments, each pushing the boundaries of pedagogy and place. At Heathridge Primary School, explore how climate action and Two-Way Science converge through the Miyawaki Forest, Bush Classroom, and a deeply integrated, culturally responsive curriculum. Journey to Joseph Banks Secondary College to explore the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre, where students engage in immersive “Mission to Mars” simulations. Then, at Newman College, discover research-driven junior school spaces designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and individualised learning through flexible design and cutting-edge technology.

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Wednesday 13th May Accessibility: B

Tour 2 - Learning in the Heart of Culture, City and Change

This inspiring tour explores how learning environments—from heritage campuses to vertical schools and city-shaping universities—are being reimagined for a changing world. At Guildford Grammar, experience how values-led design is creating spaces that spark curiosity, foster resilience, and support purposeful learning. In the heart of the CBD, St George’s Anglican Grammar School offers a bold take on urban education, where students thrive in vertical, modern spaces embedded in the rhythm of city life. Finally, discover ECU City—a visionary, state-of-the-art campus redefining higher education through a dynamic fusion of creativity, technology, and industry.

Intersectional & Multicultural Hyper-Global
Wednesday 13th May Accessibility: C

Tour 3 - Spaces that Inspire – Sound, Story and Spirit

This tour celebrates the power of design to elevate creativity, identity, and learning. At Santa Maria College, discover a beautifully integrated Cultural Centre that gives students a place to gather, perform, and thrive—blending contemporary design with the school’s historic ‘Knowledge Walk’. At John Curtin College of the Arts, the purpose-built Mia Moorna—"House of Sound" embodies future-focused approach to arts education, with spaces designed for collaboration, creation, and cultural expression. At Murdoch University, experience Boola Katitjin, a globally awarded academic building that redefines how students learn, connect, and engage with knowledge in vibrant, flexible environments.

Learning from the Centre Intersectional & Multicultural
Wednesday 13th May Accessibility: B

Tour 4 - Future-Facing Learning – Innovation, Identity and Impact

This tour explores how educational environments across sectors are being reimagined to support the evolving needs of learners and communities. At Bob Hawke College, discover a vibrant urban campus designed with sustainability at its core—blending innovative learning spaces, green design, and community integration in Perth’s inner city. Scotch College showcases a dynamic senior school precinct where flexibility, connection and student agency are embedded into the architecture, promoting engagement across formal and informal learning zones. Finally, step inside the reimagined University of Notre Dame Library, where a heritage building has been transformed into a contemporary student hub—supporting collaboration, adaptability, and the future of tertiary learning in Fremantle’s iconic university town.

Y(o)ur Learning Everyday Hyper-Global
Thursday 14th May Accessibility: A

Tour 5 - Grounded in Place, Reaching for the Stars

This tour invites you into three powerful learning environments where innovation is grounded in both culture and community. At Heathridge Primary School, explore how climate action and Two-Way Science converge through the Miyawaki Forest, Bush Classroom, and a deeply integrated, culturally responsive curriculum. At Joseph Banks Secondary College, step into the future with a hands-on “Mission to Mars” at the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre. Conclude at Scarborough Primary School, where a thoughtfully designed junior learning hub strengthens connections between learners, landscape, and community.

Learning from the Centre Y(o)ur Learning Everyday
Thursday 14th May Accessibility: B

Tour 6 - Learning in the Heart of Culture, City and Change

This inspiring tour explores how learning environments—from heritage campuses to vertical schools and city-shaping universities—are being reimagined for a changing world. At Guildford Grammar, experience how values-led design is creating spaces that spark curiosity, foster resilience, and support purposeful learning. In the heart of the CBD, St George’s Anglican Grammar School offers a bold take on urban education, where students thrive in vertical, modern spaces embedded in the rhythm of city life. Finally, discover ECU City—a visionary, state-of-the-art campus redefining higher education through a dynamic fusion of creativity, technology, and industry.

Intersectional & Multicultural Hyper-Global
Thursday 14th May Accessibility: A

Tour 7 - Nurturing Environments – From Early Years to Living Knowledge

This tour explores how learning environments can nurture curiosity, care, and connection from the earliest years through to higher education. At All Saints’ Little Saints, experience a beautifully designed early learning space that celebrates play-based exploration, connection to nature, and community belonging for children aged 12 months to four years. At Curtin University, the journey continues through spaces that support learning across disciplines and life stages. The TL Robertson Library demonstrates how contemporary library design fosters collaboration, inquiry, and knowledge-sharing within a vibrant academic community. Nearby, the School of Design reveals how creative practice, making, and experimentation are embedded within flexible learning environments that support innovation and interdisciplinary thinking. The tour concludes along Curtin’s Living Stream, where Indigenous knowledge and ecological design converge to create a cultural and educational trail—embedding sustainability, art, and deep place-based learning within the heart of campus.

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Thursday 14th May Accessibility: B

Tour 8 - Heritage, Innovation, and Immersive Learning Spaces

Explore three unique learning environments where tradition meets innovation and design inspires connection. At Bob Hawke College, discover a sustainable urban campus thoughtfully designed with versatile spaces to support diverse learning and wellbeing in the heart of Subiaco. At Iona Presentation College, the striking Albeus Fahey Building blends contemporary arts and innovation spaces with rich cultural heritage, creating a learning environment deeply rooted in place and story. Finally, at Murdoch University, experience Boola Katitjin, the award-winning academic building that redefines higher education through vibrant, collaborative, and adaptable spaces.

Intersectional & Multicultural Y(o)ur Learning Everyday
Thursday 14th May Accessibility: B

Tour 9 - Future-Facing Learning – Innovation, Identity and Impact

This tour explores how educational environments across sectors are being reimagined to support the evolving needs of learners and communities. At Bob Hawke College, discover a vibrant urban campus designed with sustainability at its core—blending innovative learning spaces, green design, and community integration in Perth’s inner city. Scotch College showcases a dynamic senior school precinct where flexibility, connection and student agency are embedded into the architecture, promoting engagement across formal and informal learning zones. Finally, step inside the reimagined University of Notre Dame Library, where a heritage building has been transformed into a contemporary student hub—supporting collaboration, adaptability, and the future of tertiary learning in Fremantle’s iconic university town.

Y(o)ur Learning Everyday Hyper-Global
Thursday 14th May Accessibility: B

Tour 10 - Culture, Collaboration, and Community Connection

This tour highlights learning spaces that honour heritage while embracing real-world collaboration and innovation. At Iona Presentation College, the Albeus Fahey Building weaves arts, design, and history into a deeply place-based learning environment inspired by the spirit of the Presentation Sisters. At the University of Western Australia, the EZone building showcases contemporary, technology-rich learning environments designed to support interdisciplinary teaching, active learning, and industry engagement at scale. The tour concludes at UWA’s Bilya Marlee Indigenous Studies building, where culturally resonant, flexible spaces support collaboration, research, and community wellbeing.

Learning from the Centre Intersectional & Multicultural
Thursday 14th May Accessibility: B

Tour 11 - Creativity, Community, and Cultural Connection

Discover how vibrant spaces foster creativity and connection across education settings. At Santa Maria College, the elegant Cultural Centre provides a seamless blend of heritage and modern design, creating a stage for student expression and discovery. In the heart of Fremantle, All Saints’ The Studio School offers a dynamic co-working environment that bridges real-world learning with industry mentorship and community partnerships. The tour concludes at UWA’s EZone building, where flexible, technology-enabled learning spaces support collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary teaching at scale.

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