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Join Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum for an engaging session on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the EYLF. Explore practical strategies to foster cultural responsiveness, strengthen children’s identity and belonging, and build respectful partnerships with families and communities.

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 ...

Join us for an innovative, hands-on full-day workshop dedicated to strengthening oral language and early literacy in early childhood settings. Grounded in the EYLF V2.0 Principles and Practices, the session celebrates children’s diverse funds of knowledge and highlights how intentional, language-rich experiences can be embedded across indoor and outdoor environments. Participants will explore fresh, practical strategies that build vocabulary, support meaningful conversations, and promote early c...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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 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...