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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 ...

In most Australian schools and early childhood education services there are children and young people who have experienced Complex Childhood Trauma which can have a detrimental impact on learning and educational pathways due to the harmful impact of toxic stress on developing nervous systems. This neurobiological impact can impair the capacity for effective relationships and for emotional regulation, which can lead to behavioural and learning complexities that place young students at increased r...

Educators know the transformative power of taking children outside – play flourishes, behaviour shifts, and community deepens. But how do we move from isolated outdoor experiences to embedding nature pedagogy across the rhythms of daily practice and the culture of a whole school or service?This workshop invites educators to step joyfully into deeper practice. Drawing inspiration from the Universal Map of Connection, participants will explore how daily, seasonal, and energetic cycles can guide pl...

Join us for an informative session designed to enhance your understanding of school refusal behaviour and equip you with practical, school-based strategies to address non-attendance. This event is ideal for educators and support staff seeking to gain insight into the reasons behind school avoidance and learn effective approaches to encourage regular attendance. Participants will develop a basic grasp of what constitutes school refusal, learn to identify the underlying causes for why children mig...

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...

Are you an Education Assistant looking to boost your skills and expand your toolkit? Join us for a full-day professional learning event designed with you in mind. Based on feedback from our 2025 sessions, this year’s event features a mix of 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 Strong Relati...

Discover effective evidence-based teaching strategies in this three-part webinar series (3 x 3 hours) led by Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, an acclaimed cognitive neuroscientist, educator, and author. This series takes participants on a journey from surface to deep learning, addressing the complexities of knowledge transfer. Each session offers practical insights into aligning feedback and assessment with stages of learning, promoting authentic engagement, and strengthening teacher–student relationshi...

Join us for a dynamic professional learning series designed for early childhood educators passionate about the power of play. The Playful Pedagogies Series explores how thoughtful environments, nature pedagogy, and meaningful transitions can elevate children’s experiences and amplify their voices in early learning settings.In this first session we will be joined by Cath Fitzhardinge an Occupational Therapist and Post-graduate Researcher. Cath’s research examines the outdoor play environment as a...

This program empowers school leaders to drive high-quality teaching and learning across their teams. Participants will explore strategies to lead pedagogy by promoting evidence-based practices, fostering collaborative professional learning, and supporting staff in implementing high-impact approaches. The program also focuses on designing and leading curriculum that is explicit, well-sequenced, and aimed at deepening student knowledge, skills, and understanding. Leaders will learn how to set and ...

Join our comprehensive Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) training, designed specifically for not-for-profit organisations in WA’s education sector. This event covers all the essentials, including calculating and paying FBT, understanding different types of fringe benefits (such as car and entertainment expenses), and navigating exemptions, reductions, and concessions. You’ll also learn about salary sacrifice, reportable fringe benefits, and how to complete the FBT return. Participants will receive an ex...

The 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 children and young people with the skills and attitudes to build and maintain healthy, equal and safe relationships throughout thei...

AISWA warmly invites member schools to join our School Registration Seminar. This session is an essential event designed to help your school stay compliant and audit-ready. Led by experts from AISWA and NGSR, these sessions explore current Registration Standards, anticipated regulatory changes, and best practice governance. Learn practical risk management strategies and discover how to strengthen principal reporting processes. Attendees will receive up-to-date insights into evolving compliance r...

Enhance your leadership capabilities with Dr Simon Breakspear’s People Leader Program—a practical, nine-week online course tailored for educational leaders at any stage of their journey. Over three interactive digital workshops, you’ll develop the skills to foster psychological safety, openness, and strong team support. Learn how to communicate with clarity, strengthen your leadership presence, and provide feedback that drives meaningful improvement. The program offers immediately actionable fra...

The Wellbeing Network Series will shine a spotlight on the great work happening across our member schools and provide an opportunity to hear from experts in the field on current topics. This series will showcase current practices in wellbeing and respectful relationships, highlighting innovative approaches, lessons learned, and impactful strategies that are making a difference for staff and students. Join us as we connect with colleagues, share insights, and be inspired by the collective experti...

Join mathematics consultant Sheila Griffin for a hands-on, practical exploration of mathematics in the early years. This full-day workshop will immerse educators in play-based, inquiry-driven approaches to numeracy that spark curiosity, build confidence, and connect deeply with children’s everyday experiences.Through hands-on provocations, rich discussions, and real-world examples, participants will explore different ways to embed mathematical thinking into play environments, routines, and inten...

This full-day workshop, led by mathematics consultant Sheila Griffin, explores common misconceptions in place value and provides hands-on experience with Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) tasks. With a strong focus on effective place value activities and making the mathematical proficiencies visible in the classroom, participants will engage with practical strategies to deepen student understanding. Educators will examine how to differentiate tasks to meet diverse learning needs and discu...

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...

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 teachers aspiring to achieve Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher career status. Across four face-to-face sessions throughout the year, participants will engage in collaborative...

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 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...

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...

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...

The AISWA Teaching Innovation Fellowship is a hands-on professional learning program that supports teachers to design, test and refine an innovation that improves learning in their classrooms. Across four in-person workshop days and two online Community of Practice sessions, Fellows move through an innovation cycle—Imagine, Design, Experiment and Evolve—working collaboratively to explore evidence, prototype new ideas and reflect on impact. Facilitated by Professor Glenn Savage, the Fellowship em...

Discover effective evidence-based teaching strategies in this three-part webinar series (3 x 3 hours) led by Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, an acclaimed cognitive neuroscientist, educator, and author. This series takes participants on a journey from surface to deep learning, addressing the complexities of knowledge transfer. Each session offers practical insights into aligning feedback and assessment with stages of learning, promoting authentic engagement, and strengthening teacher–student relationshi...

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...