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We invite you to be part of the AISWA Early Childhood Network Hubs in 2026. Choose the hub that best suits your location—metro hubs are available across Perth. Each term will spotlight a key aspect of early childhood education, with Term 2 focusing on Responsiveness to Children. These sessions will include afternoon tea & networking, a school tour and a presentation from KIDDO which was born from world-class exercise and sports science research at The University of Western Australia. KIDDO t...

Enhance your leadership capabilities with Dr Simon Breakspear’s People Leader Program—a practical, nine-week online course tailored for educational leaders at any stage of their journey. Over three interactive digital workshops, you’ll develop the skills to foster psychological safety, openness, and strong team support. Learn how to communicate with clarity, strengthen your leadership presence, and provide feedback that drives meaningful improvement. The program offers immediately actionable fra...

We invite you to be part of the AISWA Early Childhood Network Hubs in 2026. Choose the hub that best suits your location—metro hubs are available across Perth. Each term will spotlight a key aspect of early childhood education, with Term 2 focusing on Responsiveness to Children. These sessions will include afternoon tea & networking, a school tour and a presentation from KIDDO which was born from world-class exercise and sports science research at The University of Western Australia. KIDDO t...

Stacy Benge, M.S. is an early childhood speaker who approaches learning in the early years with practicality and common sense. In addition to a Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Stacy spent 10 years in the early childhood classrooms. Stacy advocates for child-led play to build solid foundations for child development and is the author of The Whole Child Alphabet: How Children Actually Develop Literacy. This presentation connects movement, play and child-led activit...

Stacy Benge, M.S. is an early childhood speaker who approaches learning in the early years with practicality and common sense. In addition to a Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Stacy spent 10 years in the early childhood classrooms. Stacy advocates for child-led play to build solid foundations for child development and is the author of The Whole Child Alphabet: How Children Actually Develop Literacy. This presentation connects movement, play and child-led activit...

These workshops build on the knowledge and practical strategies from the Lead with Intention project led by Dr Amie Fabry. They are designed to strengthen the capability of early childhood leaders by deepening their understanding and applying effective leadership practices in real-world settings.Participants will engage in collaborative learning, reflect on their leadership approaches, and explore strategies to support teams, improve outcomes for children, and lead with clarity, confidence, and ...

The course provides an in-depth analysis of the chair’s accountabilities and relationships with other board members and the principal.You will explore the chair’s role both inside and outside the boardroom and take part in a forum for participants to discreetly discuss leadership, relationship management and governance issues - including board selection, board processes, and principal succession planning.The course will also provide a rare opportunity to discuss common school governance issues –...

An opportunity for teachers of Drama to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Drama courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the event.

An opportunity for teachers of Visual Arts to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Visual Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the ...

Starting a teaching career can be an overwhelming experience. As part of our suite of offerings for Early Career teachers, AISWA is pleased to offer this webinar series, which is open to any teacher in their first five years of teaching. These webinars are designed to complement other induction activities and can be undertaken alongside other ECT events. This network offers a series of masterclasses exploring key focus areas aligned with the AITSL domains - Professional Knowledge, Practice and E...

Are you an Education Assistant eager to boost your skills and toolkit? Don’t miss this full-day professional learning event is designed just for you. Drawing on feedback from our 2024 sessions, we’re offering a dynamic mix of formal presentations and interactive, hands-on experiences. Topics include Everyday Leaders: empowering EAs to make a real difference, understanding brain development and strategies for supporting students with diverse needs, tackling common numeracy misconceptions, and bui...

Join us for a candid fireside chat with South Coast Baptist College as we explore how the school has approached building a safer, more connected campus environment. In this webinar, school leaders will share their real-world experiences, challenges, and lessons learned when modernising their physical security. From improving visibility across campus to supporting staff response and student safety, this session offers practical insights from a school perspective, designed to help others consider ...

This session provides an exploration of the neuropsychology of ADHD and Autism, with an emphasis on understanding the experience of these students and ways that this may present within an educational setting. The content is informed both by current research and by lived experience of students, with the goal of building participants skills in empathising, understanding, and supporting our neurodiverse learners.The session will explore ways that teachers can modify both their teaching methods and ...

This professional learning network is tailored for Principals who are either at the beginning of their leadership journey or transitioning into independent education settings. Across three half-day sessions, participants will engage in a collegial and collaborative environment to exchange insights, explore contemporary leadership challenges, and consider practical strategies for leading in independent schools. Each session provides opportunities to reflect on diverse leadership perspectives and ...

Coaching is no longer just for executives—it’s a vital skill for every educator who leads, supports, or inspires others. Coaching Essentials is a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to equip educators with the mindset, methods, and tools to lead through coaching. Throughout the day, participants will explore the foundations of transformational coaching and understand how coaching can drive growth and positive change in schools. You’ll develop core skills for impactful conversations, practise str...

Network Days provide opportunities for teachers of mathematics to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to mathematics education, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. A range of presenters and activities are on offer and cover a variety of topics, such as the 7-10 WA mathematics curriculum, senior secondary courses and teaching and learning best practice. This networking and PL event is targeted at Mathematics Heads of Learning Area.This PL is run in conjunc...

This workshop provides participants with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to implement effective interventions to address conflict, bullying, and respectful relationships. A range of tools is provided based on current research and best practice to implement and embed sustainable whole school approaches. Strategies are based on positive psychology and strength-based principles to improve student wellbeing, relationships, and whole-school restorative processes, effectively resolving confl...

Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll presents a comprehensive seminar tailored for AISWA Member schools, delivering a full day of expert training in payroll administration, taxation and industrial relations. Running all day, participants will gain practical knowledge on PAYG Withholding, Single Touch Payroll, Fair Work obligations, superannuation, FBT, salary sacrifice, GST and more. Registration includes the latest Taxation & Payroll Manual, 12 months’ Help Desk access and quarterly newsle...

This event is EOI application. Please contact Lucy Sabatini, AISWA Wellbeing Manager, for more information: lsabatini@ais.wa.edu.auThe Consent and Respectful Relationships Education and Wellbeing Pilot School initiative has been designed to support AISWA Member Schools. The vision of the initiative is to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based and age-appropriate wellbeing, consent and respectful relationships education for Independent schools in Western Australia.This initiative will empower ...

The teenage years can be challenging, both for the students involved and for the educators working with them. This interactive workshop will support middle leaders to deepen their insight into the developmental, emotional and social needs of young people. We will explore current research on adolescence and add to a toolkit of practical strategies for use by those leading pastoral teams aiming to effectively engage and support teenagers within school settings.Participants will examine factor...

We are inviting schools to take part in an exciting design-based research project exploring how digital technologies can strengthen connections between families, children, and teachers during the critical early years of schooling. Building on five years of research with AISWA and using a Funds of Knowledge strengths-based approach, this project will work with Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten teachers, principals, education assistants, and families to:Examine current digital practices in support...

Join us for a practical workshop tailored for board members of Independent schools. Serving on a school board is a rewarding but demanding role, requiring a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. This session will help you clearly distinguish between the board’s strategic oversight and the principal’s day-to-day management. You’ll explore how to meet Non-Government School Registrar requirements and implement best-practice governance. Learn strategies for supporting your principal wit...

Step into a dynamic day of learning and reflection with The Principal’s (Senior Leader) Dilemma, a workshop designed for school leaders navigating the complexities of modern education. This immersive experience blends practical strategies with powerful leadership theories to help leaders thrive in times of tension and transition. Participants will explore key leadership paradoxes—such as stability versus change and control versus empowerment—and learn how to apply these concepts within their sch...

AISWA, in partnership with AITSL, will conduct an implementation pilot of the Professional Standards for Middle Leaders in 2026. The purpose of this pilot is to strengthen the leadership capabilities of middle leaders, amplifying their impact as key agents of school improvement. Through a series of structured activities, participants will unpack the Middle Leader Standards to develop the dispositions, knowledge, and skills required for effective leadership. Participants will explore the capabili...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants with prac...