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Join us for the Team Teach Level One Course, designed for staff working in low-risk settings who want to strengthen their positive behaviour support skills. This engaging training equips participants with practical strategies to de-escalate distressed behaviours using non-restrictive, respectful approaches. Attendees will explore the underlying causes of behaviours of concern, deepen their understanding of the legal framework, and learn effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. T...

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 hands-on workshop introduces a practical and easy-to-use framework for developing AI literacy in schools, aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum. Tailored for educators who are leading staff capability building in AI or looking to embed AI literacy within their teaching practice, the session showcases how the framework can be integrated into existing programs using familiar language, concepts, and approaches. Throughout the workshop, participants will take part in activities that de...

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...

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 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-...

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 webinar introduces a practical and accessible framework for developing AI literacy in schools, aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum. It is designed for educators who are leading staff capability building in AI or looking to embed AI literacy into their teaching practice. The session will demonstrate how the framework can be woven into existing programs using familiar language, concepts, and learning approaches. Participants will explore strategies that deepen their own understandi...

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...

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...

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...

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 Chair Connect session will provide School Chairs with an opportunity to connect, share insights and explore current matters affecting Independent Schools. I will provide an overview of key sector developments, followed by a presentation from an external speaker. Details yet to be confirmed. Nibbles and drinks will be provided, ensuring a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for networking and conversation.

In partnership with Grange Insurance, this session provides a practical overview of risk management in schools. Designed for Business Managers, Risk Managers and IT teams, it focuses on responding effectively to incidents such as OHS and workers compensation claims, cyber-security breaches, and other operational risks. Participants will learn how to act decisively to minimise damage and protect their school’s operations and reputation.

In partnership with Grange Insurance, this session provides a practical overview of risk management in schools. Designed for Business Managers, Risk Managers and IT teams, it focuses on responding effectively to incidents such as OHS and workers compensation claims, cyber-security breaches, and other operational risks. Participants will learn how to act decisively to minimise damage and protect their school’s operations and reputation.

In complex classrooms, even highly skilled and caring educators can find themselves reacting in ways that feel out of step with what they value. Staying calm, connected and steady is not easy when students can be dysregulated, oppositional, disengaged, aggressive, avoidant, demanding, or repeatedly challenging expectations.Across Pre-Kindy to Year 12 contexts, participants will explore:• Why certain behaviours activate strong emotional reactions • How unconscious beliefs can escalate stress...