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Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? The Aspiring Leaders Program is an empowering, three-day professional learning experience designed for educators in primary and secondary schools who aspire to lead. Through engaging workshops, expert insights, and hands-on activities, participants will explore foundational leadership principles, develop practical skills, and build confidence in their ability to inspire and lead teams. This program also offers invaluable opportuniti...

School-based psychologist network meetings are held biannually at AISWA, one in Term 2 and one in Term 4. The meetings allow psychologists in Independent schools to meet with their peers. Each meeting focuses on a topical psychology issue. The focus of this meeting is “Threat assessment approach:  Supporting young people at risk of mass casualty and violent extremism”. A Safer Australia: Australia’s Counter-Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy 2025 states that “The g...

Please note, this course costs $2,000. The noted fee of $200 is the deposit only. Are you a highly effective and skilled classroom practitioner who regularly guides, supports, or leads others?Why not be recognised for your excellent work through National Certification?Come and join a group of like-minded colleagues as you support one another to evidence your practice and achieve National Certification as a Highly Accomplished or Lead teacher. These sessions are a compulsory component of app...

This series of after school sessions will give you a taste of elements that may be incorporated into STEM education & projects or a Design Technologies Maker Space. Participants will get to explore and play with a range of materials, resources and tools.In this session, facilitated by Educated by Nature, participants will explore the concept of tinkering. You will have the opportunity to play and create using a range of tools and materials. Through your investigations you will learn about ho...

If you are an Education Assistant seeking to upskill your knowledge and repertoire of strategies, this PL is for you. This full day PL will cover a range of topics selected based on feedback from 2024 sessions and will be a combination of more formal presentations and hands-on experiences.Session topics include:Supporting EALD students; Literacy games to support individuals and small groups;Strategies to enhance the development of executive functions and behaviours of students including tho...

AISWA is thrilled to invite you to an insightful and engaging Principals' Breakfast and Masterclass focused on fostering a culture of consent and respectful relationships in schools. This exclusive event will provide school leaders with expert insights, practical strategies, and meaningful discussions to support staff, students, and communities in creating safe, inclusive, and respectful environments.Connect with fellow Principals and Senior Leaders, hear from leading voices in the field, a...

An opportunity for teachers of Music to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Music 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 ...

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.

Thrive In Turbulent TimesSecure your table of 10 for the AISWA Leaders Conference 2025 at Optus Stadium on Monday, 26 May. This booking ensures your team has an exclusive space to engage with the latest insights from industry leaders and network with peers.This year’s theme, Thrive in Turbulent Times, will feature thought-provoking sessions from leading experts on organisational culture, change management, cybercrime, and life-affirming leadership.Our dynamic lineup of speakers includes:Simon Gr...

Thrive In Turbulent TimesJoin us at Optus Stadium on Monday, 26 May, for the AISWA Leaders Conference 2025, where School Leaders, Principals, and Board Members will gather for an inspiring and transformative day. This year’s theme, Thrive in Turbulent Times, will feature thought-provoking sessions from leading experts on organisational culture, change management, cybercrime, and life-affirming leadership.Our dynamic lineup of speakers includes:Simon Griffiths, Co-Founder & CEO of Who Gives A...

Thrive In Turbulent TimesExperience a transformative afternoon at the AISWA Leaders Conference 2025, designed for School Leaders, Principals, and Board Members. The event will take place on Monday, 26 May, at Optus Stadium.This year’s theme, Thrive in Turbulent Times, will feature thought-provoking sessions from leading experts on organisational culture, change management, cybercrime, and life-affirming leadership.Our dynamic lineup of speakers includes:Simon Griffiths, Co-Founder & CEO of W...

Thrive In Turbulent TimesJoin us for an evening of networking and inspiration at the AISWA Leaders Conference 2025 Dinner. Held at Optus Stadium on Monday, 26 May, the evening commences at 6:00 pm.Connect with fellow leaders and hear from our influential guest speaker, Simon Griffiths, Co-Founder & CEO of Who Gives A Crap, as he shares insights into purpose-driven business and social impact. Enjoy a delicious dinner while gaining valuable perspectives on leadership, resilience, and innovatio...

This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.Course ContentParticipants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort o...

An opportunity for teachers of Dance to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Dance 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. 

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a child safety and respectful relationships curriculum providing age and developmentally appropriate activities for children and young people from age 3 to year 12 (age 17+).The KS:CPC helps children and young people:Recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult.Understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching.Understand ways to keep themselves safe.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving part...

How often do we find ourselves struggling to convey our thoughts effectively? And how many times have we avoided difficult conversations out of fear? We are excited to invite you to our upcoming course on Effective Communication and Courageous Conversations. This transformative program is designed to enhance your communication skills and empower you to engage in meaningful, courageous dialogues. Join us to unlock your potential and foster stronger, more authentic connections.Don’t miss this oppo...

This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.Course ContentParticipants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort o...

This workshop, presented by Kath Murdoch for AISWA Early Childhood, is designed to suit K-6 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...

The AISWA Early Career Teacher Network is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. Guided by extensive feedback from previous participants in the Early Career Teachers (ECTs) program, this series of masterclasses provides a range of targeted focus topics for ECTs of all levels of experience to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active, informed contributors to their school community.In p...

The Leading AI Adoption workshop is designed to equip school leaders and educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively guide the integration of AI in their schools. Participants will explore the role of AI in education, ethical considerations, and strategies for building a culture of innovation. The session will cover policy development, professional learning frameworks, and actionable steps for creating an AI adoption roadmap tailored to their school’s unique context. This worksh...

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse and, in wider terms, covers rights, relationships, responsibilities and ethical behaviour.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the resources and experience some of the activities and lessons. ...

Building on the success of the Creative Schools program, AISWA is once again partnering with FORM, to deliver a pilot professional learning program with WA’s independent schools. Modelled on Creative School’s globally recognised, evidence-based framework for transforming student learning, engagement and wellbeing, the Teaching for Creativity program offers the scope and scale for teachers to take creative leadership of a project in their school. In 2025, Teaching for Creativity program, will be ...

Positive Behaviour Strategies for Low-Risk Settings.Equip your staff with the skills to de-escalate distressed behaviours with the Team Teach Level One Course.Through this course, your team will learn the drivers behind behaviours of concern, and gain a detailed understanding of the legal context around behaviour support. They will learn how to use non-restrictive, positive behaviour strategies for effective communication and de-escalation, both verbal and non-verbal, for supporting individuals ...

The seminar will be presented by Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll, catering specifically for AISWA member schools.A minimum of 25 attendees is required for this course to proceed.Included in your registration is:-Receive a full day of training from 8:00 am to 4:00 pmTaxation & Industrial Relations training for payroll administrationHave your questions answered on the dayReceive an Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll Manual 2024-2025 edition12 months access to the Australia W...