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Join our specialised training designed for adults supporting adolescents facing mental health challenges or crises. This course is ideal for anyone working with young people aged 12 to 18, including those providing pastoral care or interested in enhancing their skills. You’ll gain insight into adolescent development, learn to recognise common signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, and discover effective, research-backed support options. Whether you regularly engage with teens or occasiona...

Due to the interest of this course, a second date has been added on the 23rd of September.  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 AI...

This Risk Ready session for Boards, Principals and Executive Leaders will a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } dive into understanding, prioritising and mitigating major risks in schools.Delivered in partnership with Grange Insurance, this session brings together experienced insurance underwriters to provide a contemporary overview of the major risks facing schools. Designed ...

This Risk Ready session for Boards, Principals and Executive Leaders will dive into understanding, prioritising and mitigating major risks in schools. Delivered in partnership with Grange Insurance, this session brings together experienced insurance underwriters to provide a contemporary overview of the major risks facing schools. Designed for Boards, Principals and senior leaders, the session offers practical insights to strengthen governance, inform board discussions, and enhanc...

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 3 focusing on Cultural Responsiveness. Each session will include afternoon tea & networking, a school tour and a presentation.

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...

This 2-hour webinar is designed for regional and local staff who are unable to attend the face-to-face session. The condensed online format provides a practical introduction to key data literacy principles and familiarises participants with different types of data and their use for various educational objectives. Using their own school’s data, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on navigating AISWA NAPLAN Connect platform to locate relevant information, generate clear visuals and int...

This session, Teaching Through Culture, Not Just About It: Applying the 8 Ways of Learning in Early Childhood Contexts, will be led by Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum.The 8 Ways of Learning framework offers educators a powerful, relational, and culturally responsive approach that supports teaching through Aboriginal culture rather than simply teaching about it. This presentation provides an accessible overview of the 8 Ways and demonstrates how the framework functions not only as a pedagog...

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 ...

This project is led by Dr Amie Fabry and is a repeat of our highly successful 2025 project. Participants will be introduced to the Early Years Leadership Framework. The Leadership Framework is designed to develop early childhood leaders' understanding of their role and equip leaders with strategies to lead ongoing improvement and change. During the program, early childhood leaders will use the Framework to identify an aspect of pedagogy that requires improvement, develop a plan for leading impro...

This hands-on session is designed for classroom teachers with an interest in strengthening and supporting digital literacy in their class. Digital literacy is increasingly recognised as an essential capability for learning, work and participation in society. Using findings from the 2025 NAP–ICT Literacy assessment as a starting point, this workshop will explore what it means for students to be digitally proficient and how digital literacy is developed across the curriculum. Participants will exa...

Join our full-day Professional Learning event, designed specifically for Education Assistants eager to expand their skills and strategy toolkit. Based on participant feedback from 2024, this dynamic day features both engaging presentations and practical, hands-on workshops. Topics include ‘Everyday Leaders: Empowering EAs to Influence’, understanding brain development and supporting students with additional needs, tackling numeracy misconceptions, and building positive relationships with childre...

We invite you to join the AISWA early childhood network for the South West which will be hosted by Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. The focus of the first meeting will be on the important role of play within schools. An AISWA consultant will facilitate the session and provide provocations for discussion. All attendees will receive a Padlet containing valuable resources, research and evidence. The network meeting is open to all PK–2 educators in your community, including Education Assistants.

In every educational environment, the ability to speak up with clarity and courage can transform relationships, resolve tensions, and inspire growth. Speak Up: Brave Conversations That Build Connection is a dynamic course designed for educators and leaders who want to strengthen their communication skills and confidently engage in conversations that truly matter. Across interactive sessions, participants will learn practical strategies to express ideas effectively and respectfully, even in chall...

Join us for a dynamic professional learning series designed for early childhood educators who are passionate about the power of play to shape meaningful learning. The Playful Pedagogies Series explores how intentional environments, nature pedagogy, and thoughtful transitions can elevate children’s everyday experiences and strengthen their sense of agency in early learning settings. Each session offers practical strategies, reflective provocations, and opportunities to consider how play-based app...

Join us in Perth for the inaugural 2026 AISWA First Nations Education Conference hosted at UWA Club across Monday 7 September and Tuesday 8 September 2026. 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 speake...

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...

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...

The Design Technologies Secondary Network (Year 7-10) is designed for educators to network and collaborate. There will be an opportunity for schools to share planning and projects in Years 7-10 that provide authentic learning experiences for students and enhanced engagement in design technologies. 

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...

The Digital Technologies Secondary Network (Year 7-10) is designed for educators to network and collaborate. There will be an opportunity for schools to share planning and projects in Years 7-10 that provide authentic learning experiences for students and enhanced engagement in digital technologies. 

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...

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.