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Join Clarity Communications Director Daile Cross for an exclusive session building on the successful 2024 and 2025 'Communicating in a Crisis' events. This new topic, "Crisis Communications in a Digital Age" is designed to help school leaders and staff tackle the complex challenges posed by technology and social media. Discover practical strategies to protect your school's reputation and respond effectively when online issues or crises arise.The presentation will offer expert tips and ...

AISWA, in partnership with AITSL, will conduct an implementation pilot of the Professional Standards for Middle Leaders in 2026. The purpose of this pilot is to strengthen the leadership capabilities of middle leaders, amplifying their impact as key agents of school improvement. Through a series of structured activities, participants will unpack the Middle Leader Standards to develop the dispositions, knowledge, and skills required for effective leadership. Participants will explore the capabili...

Please note, this course costs $2,240. The noted fee of $240 is the deposit only. Invoices will be sent directly to your school for deposit and course payments. The HALT program enhances teacher professionalism by recognising excellence in practice and supporting career progression. Aligned with the AITSL National Certification framework and AISWA’s Guide to Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers in Western Australia, this program provides a structured pathway for teach...

Across Pre-Kindy to Year 12 settings, educators are constantly balancing relationships, behaviour, learning needs, parent expectations, wellbeing, administrative demands, and the growing complexity of young people’s lives - often placing significant pressure on themselves to “get it right.”When things don’t go to plan, you might notice how quickly your mind goes to:“I could have handled that better.”“I should be able to do more.”Drawing on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Framework, th...

AISWA Early Childhood is thrilled to offer this opportunity to work with Robyn Collard, AISWA Aboriginal Education Consultant Kristy Ninyette and AISWA Early Childhood team. This targeted project is open to a small number of invited schools, selected based on their Expression of Interest. The project aims to achieve two goals: To broaden participants' cultural education and to develop strategies to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their classrooms. The primary emphas...

This year-long project, delivered in partnership with the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange and led by Kirsty Liljegren, is designed for educators who have had limited exposure to professional learning on the educational project of Reggio Emilia. The program supports participants to explore key connections between the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the principles that underpin Reggio-inspired practice. Throughout the project, educators will be introduced to foundational Reg...

Led by Kirsty Liljegren, early years educators will explore the concept of “the environment as the third teacher” and what it truly means in practice? This one-day workshop invites educators to peel back the layers of this idea, moving beyond surface aesthetics to encounter the deeper pedagogical, relational and ethical dimensions of how environments shape learning.Through collaborative dialogue, hands-on encounters, and reflective practice, participants will re-imagine environments not as backd...

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 ...

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 day will address the needs of those working to support students’ literacy in the Secondary school context.  Literacy Support Workers, Ho...

There is a lot of misinformation and moralising about the impact of pornography on psychosexual development. As such, many educators feel underequipped to have this conversation with young people, particularly teenage boys. AISWA invites you to attend this Professional Learning webinar intended to equip educators with the information, understanding, and strategies to incorporate discussions about pornography and healthy masculinity into Respectful Relationships Education in schools.

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...

When Behaviour Crosses the Line: Students and parents targeting teachers explores the growing challenge of online behaviours directed at school staff that are increasingly impacting wellbeing, confidence, retention, and school culture.Drawing on frontline incident response work with schools and families across Australia, this session will examine how harmful behaviour towards teachers is evolving, including online harassment, intimidation, coordinated parent behaviour, social media targetin...

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...

Telecommunications are changing rapidly and now AI is accelerating the demand for faster, more reliable networks, greater redundancy, smarter devices, and better data handling. In this session, Telair will unpack the core internet and phone options in simple language, highlight new AI‑driven network requirements, and show you exactly how to check whether your school is equipped for today and tomorrow.You will walk away with a clear list of actions to reduce costs, improve reliability, and p...

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...

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...

AISWA is delighted to invite you to an insightful and engaging Senior Leaders Breakfast and Masterclass focused on fostering a culture of consent and respectful relationships in schools.This exclusive event offers school leaders expert insights, practical strategies, and meaningful discussions to support staff, students, and communities in building safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments. The session will feature a keynote speaker who will engage participants in the latest research...

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...

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.