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Toileting is a key early‑childhood milestone, and educators play an essential role in supporting children and families through this stage. This practical, evidence‑informed session is designed for PK–Year 2 teachers who want to build confidence, clarity, and effective communication around toileting at school. Presented by Tracy Hart, psychologist, educator, and long‑time leader in Perth’s independent schools, the session draws on Prosper Health Academy’s clinical expertise to provide clear, deve...

Join us for a full-day professional learning program designed for school leaders and educators seeking to embed sustainable data-use practices that inform and strengthen school improvement goals. Throughout the day, participants will deepen their data literacy, evaluate current approaches and develop practical skills in collecting, analysing and interpreting meaningful data. Learn how to translate insights into targeted strategies and explore practical ways to cultivate and sustain a data-inform...

Dr. Sarah Aiono is a leading voice in play pedagogy and CEO of Longworth Education. A former classroom teacher and educational researcher, Sarah specialises in developmentally appropriate, culturally sustaining teaching practices. Through her work across Aotearoa, Australia and internationally, she supports educators to integrate meaningful play into curriculum design, coaching, and leadership. Sarah is also the creator of the Play-Based Learning Observation Tool (P-BLOT™) and a developer o...

Dr. Sarah Aiono is a leading voice in play pedagogy and CEO of Longworth Education. A former classroom teacher and educational researcher, Sarah specialises in developmentally appropriate, culturally sustaining teaching practices. Through her work across Aotearoa, Australia and internationally, she supports educators to integrate meaningful play into curriculum design, coaching, and leadership. Sarah is also the creator of the Play-Based Learning Observation Tool (P-BLOT™) and a developer o...

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. The focus of the first networking and PL event is the Year 12 WACE results.This PL is run in conjunction...

Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year.  The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses.  A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses.The specific demands of English Foundation and English General are targeted in the PL featured at these meetings.  The day may also feature ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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, and to support our regional members, Term 3 meetings will be hosted in the Mid-West and Great Southern. Each term will spotlight a key aspect of early childhood education, with Term 1 focusing on Play-based Learning with Intentionality. Each session will include afternoon tea & networking, a school tour and a presentation.

This 3-day course delivered over two terms rethinks languages education in light of two major shifts: the ecological view of language learning and the growing impact of generative AI. Traditional approaches that focus on macro skills and the learning of language as code no longer work. They are also inappropriate in our contemporary world.The sessions will explore how language learning takes place across interconnected ecosystems of pedagogy, curriculum and technology, with a focus on the areas ...

This project is specifically designed for K–2 educators who are eager to integrate inquiry-based learning into their teaching practice. Guided by Kath Murdoch, an internationally recognised consultant renowned for her expertise in inquiry, participants will be supported throughout the journey. The focus of the project is on enhancing pedagogy and empowering children to be capable, curious, and actively engaged learners. Educators will delve into practical strategies and collaboratively design ex...

This workshop, presented by Kath Murdoch is designed for K-2 educators. One of the core elements of an inquiry based approach is the use of a ‘cycle of inquiry’ to support and scaffold both planning and teaching. This collaborative process is creative and dynamic and can be a powerful professional learning experience in itself. In this workshop we will explore practical approaches to designing inquiry journeys with and for our learners with an emphasis on striking a balance between forward mappi...

Schools are increasingly being asked to do more with less - improving safety, supporting wellbeing, and enabling smarter operations without adding complexity.This webinar explores how cloud-managed physical security can deliver value well beyond traditional surveillance, helping schools improve visibility, response times, and decision-making across campus. Designed for school leaders, IT, and operations teams, the session will unpack real-world use cases for video security, access control, and i...

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, and to support our regional members, Term 3 meetings will be hosted in the Mid-West and Great Southern. Each term will spotlight a key aspect of early childhood education, with Term 1 focusing on Play-based Learning with Intentionality. Each session will include afternoon tea & networking, a school tour and a presentation.

Starting a teaching career can be a daunting experience. The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is crafted to empower educators commencing their professional teaching journey. Spanning two days, the program offers early career teachers a chance to foster meaningful connections with peers, while deepening their understanding of key pedagogical strategies and classroom practices. Participants will engage with a variety of resources tailored specifically for early career teachers, enabling them to ...

Starting a teaching career can be a daunting experience. The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is crafted to empower educators commencing their professional teaching journey. Spanning two days, the program offers early career teachers a chance to foster meaningful connections with peers, while deepening their understanding of key pedagogical strategies and classroom practices. Participants will engage with a variety of resources tailored specifically for early career teachers, enabling them to ...

In most Australian schools and early childhood education services there are children and young people who have experienced Complex Childhood Trauma which can have a detrimental impact on learning and educational pathways due to the harmful impact of toxic stress on developing nervous systems. This neurobiological impact can impair the capacity for effective relationships and for emotional regulation, which can lead to behavioural and learning complexities that place young students at increased r...

Join us for a dynamic professional learning series designed for early childhood educators passionate about the power of play. The Playful Pedagogies Series explores how thoughtful environments, nature pedagogy, and meaningful transitions can elevate children’s experiences and amplify their voices in early learning settings.In this first session we will be joined by Cath Fitzhardinge an Occupational Therapist and Post-graduate Researcher. Cath’s research examines the outdoor play environment as a...

Educators know the transformative power of taking children outside – play flourishes, behaviour shifts, and community deepens. But how do we move from isolated outdoor experiences to embedding nature pedagogy across the rhythms of daily practice and the culture of a whole school or service?This workshop invites educators to step joyfully into deeper practice. Drawing inspiration from the Universal Map of Connection, participants will explore how daily, seasonal, and energetic cycles can guide pl...

Join us for an informative session designed to enhance your understanding of school refusal behaviour and equip you with practical, school-based strategies to address non-attendance. This event is ideal for educators and support staff seeking to gain insight into the reasons behind school avoidance and learn effective approaches to encourage regular attendance. Participants will develop a basic grasp of what constitutes school refusal, learn to identify the underlying causes for why children mig...

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 looking to boost your skills and expand your toolkit? Join us for a full-day professional learning event designed with you in mind. Based on feedback from our 2025 sessions, this year’s event features a mix of engaging presentations and practical, hands-on workshops. Topics include Working with the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards, Understanding Brain Development and Supporting Students with Additional Needs, Tackling Numeracy Misconceptions, an...

AISWA, in partnership with Microsoft Education Partner Nurture, invites educators to a live demonstration and Q & A session showcasing a new Innovator Pilot Programme focused on high-impact formative assessment and feedback. The programme aims to:Enhance student outcomes through continuous formative assessment, personalised feedback and student reflection andStrengthen the capability of teachers to use formative assessment and feedback practices with move learning forward.Join us for a pract...

How do we move beyond compliance and foster genuine student motivation? This practical, evidence-informed webinar series explores what cognitive science tells us about attention, memory and engagement, and how teachers can apply this knowledge immediately in the classroom.Across two interactive sessions, Dr Jared Cooney Horvath will unpack the difference between participation and learning, why many engagement strategies fail, and how teachers can design lessons that sustain effort, curiosity and...