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Join us in Perth for the inaugural 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference. This is a cross sectorial conference bringing together leaders from education, government and the not-for-profit sector. We warmly invite a national audience to come together and celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal students through vibrant cultural festivities, engaging workshops, and insightful keynote sessions featuring renowned speaker Stan Grant. The conference ticket includes an evening of conne...

Strong Minds. Connected Communities. Wellbeing for every child, every culture, every family.AISWA - Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia is proud to present the 2026 Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships Conference; a dynamic and engaging event focused on strengthening whole-school approaches to wellbeing, consent, and respectful relationships.What’s in focus for 2026:• Early years matter – building strong wellbeing foundations• Digital lives – AI, technology, and what it mea...

Discover the power of schema play with Lynnette Brock in this interactive, hands-on workshop designed for early childhood educators. This session explores how children’s repeated patterns of play provide insight into their thinking, problem-solving, and emerging theories about the world. Participants will examine a range of common schemas and learn how to observe, interpret, and intentionally respond to them through thoughtful planning and environment design. The workshop aligns with EYLF V2.0 a...

This 90-minute webinar introduces participants to AISWA’s new NAPLAN Connect platform, providing a practical overview of its purpose and functionality. Through a guided walkthrough of the interface, dashboards, and key features, participants will develop confidence in navigating the platform and accessing relevant student and cohort data. The session will also demonstrate how to generate visual reports and interpret key insights to support data-informed decision-making and targeted school improv...

Join us at the Term 3  VET & Careers Network meeting, hosted by the College of Electrical Training. Come to connect with colleagues, receive current sector updates and strengthen your school’s approach to VET, career development and workplace learning.These meetings provide a practical forum for VET Coordinators, Careers Advisors, Workplace Learning Coordinators and related school staff.Participants will hear updates from industry partners, Career Education agencies, Registered Training...

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.A networking and PL opportunity for English Faculty/Department leaders. This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.8:30am  Registration and net...

Designed for secondary languages educators, this session provides a comprehensive deep dive into SCSA curriculum familiarisation and effective planning practices. Beginning with a foundational overview of the curriculum structure, intent, and key changes, participants will build a shared understanding before transitioning into language-specific breakout sessions. These smaller groups will enable targeted discussions around pedagogical implications, content sequencing, and assessment adjustments ...

Respectful relationships and consent education is explicitly recognised within the Australian Curriculum. However, how it is taught remains largely up to individual schools and teachers. This creates both a challenge and opportunity for teachers to design engaging, meaningful learning experiences for their students.This interactive network session will explore innovative, evidence-informed approaches to teaching respectful relationships and consent in upper primary and secondary school settings....

This targeted professional learning session supports educators of Visual Arts and Media in confidently exploring and embedding recent curriculum updates within their subject areas. Participants will begin with an introductory SCSA Curriculum Familiarisation Overview, establishing a shared understanding of key changes, expectations, and underlying principles. Following this, educators will move into subject-specific cohorts to closely examine unique planning considerations, content structures, an...

Join us for a professional development event designed for accounting and finance professionals in the education not-for-profit sector. This morning session, presented by Ralph Martin, Partner – National Technical, RSM Australia, and Domenic Zappa, Senior Manager – Audit & Assurance, RSM Australia who will provide a practical refresher on the latest financial reporting and accounting standards relevant to the sector.The session will look ahead to upcoming standards, including AASB 18 Presenta...

Join us for a professional development event tailored for not-for-profit organisations. Led by RSM’s Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance, this morning session will provide a valuable refresher on the latest financial reporting and accounting standards, including updates to AASB 16 (Leases), AASB 15 (Revenue Recognition), and AASB 18 (Income Statement Presentation). We'll also discuss emerging standards in financial reporting. Gain clarity on the differences between Special-Purpose and General-...

This professional learning session supports primary languages educators in confidently navigating upcoming curriculum updates and strengthening their classroom practice. Delivered in partnership with SCSA and AISWA, the day begins with a comprehensive SCSA Curriculum Familiarisation Overview, providing participants with a clear understanding of key changes, expectations, and underlying curriculum intent. This is followed by a collaborative workshop where educators will explore essential knowledg...

Join us for the HIPS 2.0 professional learning event, designed to elevate student outcomes through evidence-informed teaching strategies. This engaging program is tailored for educators and school leaders keen to embed practical, research-backed approaches in their classrooms. Drawing on the latest insights from educational neuroscience and leading research, HIPS 2.0 focuses on four key pillars: clarity, engagement, inclusion and effective lesson design. Each module is crafted for immediate clas...

This workshop equips Performing Arts educators with the essential knowledge and practical tools required to successfully implement curriculum updates across Dance, Drama, and Music. The session begins with a comprehensive SCSA Curriculum Familiarisation Overview, providing a clear understanding of key changes, expectations, and curriculum intent. Participants will then engage in collaborative planning and knowledge-sharing discussions, grouped by specific subject areas where possible, to explore...

This workshop will equip pastoral middle leaders (including Heads of House, Directors of Wellbeing, etc.), with the knowledge and confidence to respond proactively to student wellbeing and behavioural issues in secondary settings. The session examines key pastoral care principles, legal and ethical considerations, and effective communication strategies for supporting young people. We will consider effective record keeping practices and the legal need for confidentiality and privacy. Teacher/stud...

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 ...

Join us for an insightful session focused on understanding and managing behavioural escalation. This event will cover the key stages of behavioural escalation, providing practical strategies for de-escalating risk situations and effective crisis management. Participants will learn to recognise that behaviour is a form of communication and will be equipped to identify the specific behaviours associated with each phase of the escalation cycle. The session will also highlight the importance of earl...

AISWA Pillar Partner, Omnia | Verkada invites Business Managers, ICT Managers, and anyone invested in campus security and operations to a breakfast roundtable exploring how Independent schools can modernise their existing camera systems without replacing them.The roundtable will feature a live demonstration of the Verkada Command Connector, a solution that brings your current third-party and legacy cameras into the Verkada Command cloud platform. That means unified management across campuses, AI...

Join AISWA and Nurture for a collaborative morning bringing together Nurture 2026 Pilot Schools and other interested schools to connect, share experiences and explore the next phase of the Nurture journey.Hosted at Penrhos College, the event will provide an opportunity for schools to come together to reflect on their experiences with Nurture, share emerging insights and consider how the program and its supporting tools can continue to develop in practice.The morning will include a facilitated di...

This professional learning day supports secondary classroom teachers to design purposeful, high-quality assessments aligned to the SCSA Assessment Principles. Through practical workshops and professional discussion, participants will explore assessment for, as, and of learning, while strengthening formative assessment, feedback, and summative assessment practices. The session will focus on designing tasks and rubrics that are valid, reliable, inclusive, and appropriately challenging for diverse ...

This full-day, face-to-face workshop gives school teams dedicated time and expert guidance to collaboratively analyse their NAPLAN data in depth. Participants will strengthen their understanding of why effective data use matters, explore key insights and trends, and develop confidence in working with different data types. Using their own school’s data, teams will be taken step-by-step through AISWA's NAPLAN Connect platform to generate clear visuals, interpret patterns and identify strengths, ga...

Early Childhood Breakfasts are targeted to support EC and school leadership and will include a guest speaker. In 2026, network meetings will focus on a key aspect of early childhood education each term.Dr Sarah Aiono “Pedagogical Balance: Play as the Missing Piece in Primary Education” Reframing play as a strategic tool for curriculum, wellbeing, and future-ready learners. The session will include the following focus areas:1. Why Play? Why Now?The neuroscience of play and regulation.Future-proof...

Early Childhood Breakfasts are targeted to support EC and school leadership and will include a guest speaker. In 2026, network meetings will focus on a key aspect of early childhood education each term.Dr Sarah Aiono “Pedagogical Balance: Play as the Missing Piece in Primary Education” Reframing play as a strategic tool for curriculum, wellbeing, and future-ready learners. The session will include the following focus areas:1. Why Play? Why Now?The neuroscience of play and regulation.Future-proof...

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 ...

Join our 2026 webinar, tailored for new Principals, Boards, and Business and Finance Managers in schools. Over one and a half hours, gain a clear and practical understanding of the Commonwealth and WA State Government Recurrent Funding Models. Learn how your school’s Capacity to Contribute (CTC) score affects the School Resourcing Standard (SRS) discount for Federal Funding, with real-world examples. We’ll break down Commonwealth Loadings and outline the State Funding categories, showing how the...