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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 eager to boost your skills and toolkit? Don’t miss this full-day professional learning event is designed just for you. Drawing on feedback from our 2024 sessions, we’re offering a dynamic mix of formal presentations and interactive, hands-on experiences. Topics include Everyday Leaders: empowering EAs to make a real difference, understanding brain development and strategies for supporting students with diverse needs, tackling common numeracy misconceptions, and bui...

This session provides an exploration of the neuropsychology of ADHD and Autism, with an emphasis on understanding the experience of these students and ways that this may present within an educational setting. The content is informed both by current research and by lived experience of students, with the goal of building participants skills in empathising, understanding, and supporting our neurodiverse learners.The session will explore ways that teachers can modify both their teaching methods and ...

Coaching is no longer just for executives—it’s a vital skill for every educator who leads, supports, or inspires others. Coaching Essentials is a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to equip educators with the mindset, methods, and tools to lead through coaching. Throughout the day, participants will explore the foundations of transformational coaching and understand how coaching can drive growth and positive change in schools. You’ll develop core skills for impactful conversations, practise str...

This workshop provides participants with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to implement effective interventions to address conflict, bullying, and respectful relationships. A range of tools is provided based on current research and best practice to implement and embed sustainable whole school approaches. Strategies are based on positive psychology and strength-based principles to improve student wellbeing, relationships, and whole-school restorative processes, effectively resolving confl...

Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll presents a comprehensive seminar tailored for AISWA Member schools, delivering a full day of expert training in payroll administration, taxation and industrial relations. Running all day, participants will gain practical knowledge on PAYG Withholding, Single Touch Payroll, Fair Work obligations, superannuation, FBT, salary sacrifice, GST and more. Registration includes the latest Taxation & Payroll Manual, 12 months’ Help Desk access and quarterly newsle...

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...

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 a practical workshop tailored for board members of Independent schools. Serving on a school board is a rewarding but demanding role, requiring a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. This session will help you clearly distinguish between the board’s strategic oversight and the principal’s day-to-day management. You’ll explore how to meet Non-Government School Registrar requirements and implement best-practice governance. Learn strategies for supporting your principal wit...

We are inviting schools to take part in an exciting design-based research project exploring how digital technologies can strengthen connections between families, children, and teachers during the critical early years of schooling. Building on five years of research with AISWA and using a Funds of Knowledge strengths-based approach, this project will work with Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten teachers, principals, education assistants, and families to:Examine current digital practices in support...

Step into a dynamic day of learning and reflection with The Principal’s (Senior Leader) Dilemma, a workshop designed for school leaders navigating the complexities of modern education. This immersive experience blends practical strategies with powerful leadership theories to help leaders thrive in times of tension and transition. Participants will explore key leadership paradoxes—such as stability versus change and control versus empowerment—and learn how to apply these concepts within their sch...

Join us for the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) two-day program, designed for educators in AISWA member schools.Day 1 features the KS:CPC Educator Course, equipping teachers with strategies and resources to teach children and young people (ages 3-17+) about safety, respectful relationships, recognising and reporting abuse, and protective measures. Participants receive a comprehensive course handbook and guidance on implementation, resource access, and parent/carer engagement.D...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants with prac...

Join us for the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) two-day program, designed for educators in AISWA member schools.Day 1 features the KS:CPC Educator Course, equipping teachers with strategies and resources to teach children and young people (ages 3-17+) about safety, respectful relationships, recognising and reporting abuse, and protective measures. Participants receive a comprehensive course handbook and guidance on implementation, resource access, and parent/carer engagement.D...

Join us for a dynamic professional learning series designed for early childhood educators who are passionate about the power and potential of play. The Playful Pedagogies Series explores how intentional environments, nature-based learning, and purposeful transitions can enrich children’s daily experiences and strengthen their sense of agency in early learning settings. Across the series, participants will engage with practical strategies and reflective provocations that highlight how play foster...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants with prac...

Join internationally respected educator and author Lisa Burman for an inspiring two-day workshop that reimagines literacy in early childhood settings. Grounded in the belief that every child is a powerful communicator, this session explores how bookmaking, story tables, and rich literacy experiences can transform your classroom into a vibrant community of storytellers and meaning-makers. Through hands-on provocations, collaborative inquiry, and reflective dialogue, educators will learn how to nu...

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 internationally respected educator and author Lisa Burman for an inspiring two-day workshop that reimagines literacy in early childhood settings. Grounded in the belief that every child is a powerful communicator, this session explores how bookmaking, story tables, and rich literacy experiences can transform your classroom into a vibrant community of storytellers and meaning-makers. Through hands-on provocations, collaborative inquiry, and reflective dialogue, educators will learn how to nu...

This 1.5-hour Term 2 webinar is designed to build participant confidence and understanding in using AISWA’s NAPLAN platform, Valuate. The session provides a guided walkthrough of the full functionality of Valuate 1 and 2, clearly explaining the purpose and use of each tab. Through practical, step-by-step examples, participants will learn how to navigate the system efficiently, locate relevant student and cohort data, generate visual reports, and interpret key insights to identify strengths, tren...

In leadership, being able to communicate clearly and with conviction is more than just a skill—it's a superpower. Bold Talk is an engaging, practical course crafted for leaders and executive staff wanting to enhance their communication skills and confidently tackle difficult conversations. This program empowers you to express ideas effectively and persuasively, equipping you with tried-and-tested techniques for impactful communication. You'll learn to approach sensitive topics with empathy, conf...

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 focus of this meeting will be the ATAR course, both Literature and English and held in conjunction with CEWA.

Join us for a full-day school facilities tour during the July 2026 school holidays. Hop aboard our bus from the AISWA offices to visit four schools showcasing innovative building projects, including new early childhood centres, gyms, classrooms, and pools. At each stop, you’ll meet with Principals and Business Managers along with infrastructure teams to discover how these developments support each school’s vision, hear about their challenges, and learn practical tips for future builds. Lunch and...

This is a marquee event for AISWA member school Executive Admins and Assistants in WA Independent Schools. Don’t miss this engaging professional development session designed to empower you as a strategic partner in educational leadership. Discover the latest insights on leadership, influence, and how EAs shape organisational strategy and decision-making. Enhance your adaptability and career growth with practical, transferable skills, and explore how AI and emerging technologies can streamline wo...

This is a marquee event for AISWA member school Executive Admins and Assistants in WA Independent Independent Schools. Don’t miss this engaging professional development session designed to empower you as a strategic partner in educational leadership. Discover the latest insights on leadership, influence, and how EAs shape organisational strategy and decision-making. Enhance your adaptability and career growth with practical, transferable skills, and explore how AI and emerging technologies can s...