Write for us

You are invited to contribute to T&D magazine in 2026.

We’re always seeking well-informed and entertaining content, particularly on contemporary or innovative issues related to the quarterly theme.

Each quarter’s theme aligns with the subject of our national conversation; however, we always publish a number of articles unrelated to our central theme in each edition so if you have a great article in mind, we’d love to hear from you – whatever the topic.

Most of our readers are practising L&D professionals looking for ideas that they can implement in their own work. Case studies with real-life applications, new concepts and practices, innovative technologies and expert tips all make great subject matter. Articles can take the form of feature articles, opinion pieces, interviews, infographics, ‘how to’ guides and so on.

Top tips when drafting articles for T&D magazine:

Articles should be unbiased, informative and free of commercial content and self-promotion
Articles should be original, and should not have been published elsewhere
Please be careful when using AI tools to write articles—it is very obvious when AI-drafted articles have not been edited by a human
There is no fixed word count, but between 1,200 and 1,400 words works well

Articles should be submitted via email to editor@aitd.com.au

AITD News

We also have the AITD News section of our website.

Here, you’ll find regularly published articles exploring trends, research, and practical insights in L&D. Many of these pieces are contributed by our members and partners, and some are articles originally submitted for T&D magazine that we couldn’t fit into print. In fact, we receive more than three times as many submissions as we have space for, so our new online platform ensures we can share even more valuable content with the AITD community.

We welcome article submissions for the website at any time. There’s no set theme. Your article simply needs to relate to training, learning and development in some way.

Articles should be submitted via email to editor@aitd.com.au

Upcoming themes and editorial deadlines

SPRING 2026 | Reskilling for a Changing World: Submission deadline is 17 July 2026

SUMMER 2026-2027 | Sustainable Business Impact and Organisational Resilience:
Submission deadline is 16 October 2026

AUTUMN 2027| Capability for a Changing Nation:
Submission deadline is 23 January 2027

WINTER 2027 | AI in Practice and the Flow of Work: Submission deadline is 17 April 2027

SPRING - SEPTEMBER 2026 | Reskilling for a Changing World

Submission deadline: 17 July 2026

Proactive Workforce Planning and Reskilling: Future skill gaps identification and reskilling programs that align with organisational strategy.
Emotional Intelligence, well-being and people skills: Empathy, adaptability and mental health practices in -professional development initiatives.
Cultural Competency and Inclusion: Learning that respects diverse cultural contexts and promotes inclusivity.
Immersive and Wearable Technologies: Virtual and augmented reality and wearable devices in practice.

SUMMER - DECEMBER 2026 | Sustainable Business Impact and Organisational Resilience

Submission deadline: 16 October 2026

Impact Analytics: Application of analytics to measure and demonstrate learning impact and inform continuous improvement.
Business Adaptability through L&D: Effective L&D building capability pipelines, retains talent and enhances organisational adaptability and resilience.
Ethics, Privacy and Governance: Data privacy, responsible technology use and robust governance in learning programs.
Community Building and Knowledge-Sharing: Mentoring, peer learning and partnerships to sustain a thriving learning culture.

AUTUMN - MARCH 2027 | Capability for a Changing Nation

Submission deadline: 23 January 2027

Building Strategic Workforce Capability: aligning L&D with workforce strategy, capability frameworks and organisational transformation priorities.
Strengthening Strategic Partnering: building stronger relationships with leaders, HRBPs, operational managers and executives to increase L&D influence and impact.
Capability Building in a Constrained Environment: delivering measurable capability uplift despite budget, resourcing and competing business pressures.
Future-Ready Professional Practice: developing the evolving role of the L&D professional across consulting, facilitation, analytics, coaching and organisational capability.
Public Sector and National Capability: exploring lessons from government, defence and large-scale capability programs relevant across sectors.
Learning Cultures and Communities of Practice: creating sustainable learning cultures, peer learning environments and organisational knowledge sharing.

WINTER - JUNE 2027 | AI in Practice and the Flow of Work

Submission deadline: 17 April 2027

Practical AI for L&D Professionals: real-world use of AI tools, agents and automation to improve learning design, facilitation, reporting and learner support.
AI Governance, Ethics and Trust: balancing innovation with privacy, governance, transparency and responsible use of AI in organisations.
Workflow Embedded Learning: integrating learning into operational workflows through performance support, microlearning and digital enablement.
Emerging Learning Technologies and EdTech: leveraging immersive technologies, adaptive systems and virtual learning tools to improve learner engagement and scalability.
Building Digital and AI Literacy: supporting learners and organisations to confidently adopt new technologies while maintaining critical thinking capability.
Hybrid and Distributed Workforce Learning: supporting frontline, dispersed and less tech-confident learners through practical and scalable learning approaches.

Before submitting an article, please check our contributor guidelines. Then, when you’re ready, contact our editor.

To discuss membership benefits or learn more, please write to membership@aitd.com.au or call us on +61 (0)2 9211 9414.