CaRE Schools Conference

PL # 14641

Subsidy/Grant Applied School & Student Support
  • Starting on 22 Aug 2025
  • Cancellation permitted until 15 Aug 2025
  • Registration Close : 15 Aug 2025

Delivery Format : In Person

Type Price
For Members
Standard Price
Subsidy/Grant Applied
Reduced Member Price

$295.00
-$100.00
$195.00
Non-Members
$295.00
Prices are inclusive of GST.
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    Registrations open to :
  • AISWA Member Schools
  • Non-Members

Description

Empowering Every Educator. Supporting Every Learner.
This dynamic one-day conference is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, practical tools, and evidence-based practices tailored to the unique needs of students who attend CaRE schools. Designed with inclusivity and collaboration at its core, the conference will offer a diverse program of speakers, breakout workshops, and panel discussions led by leading educators, researchers, and practitioners.

Whether you’re in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting students in allied roles, this conference provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with peers from across the state and share experiences.

Keynote speaker, Andrew Whitehouse will present his session, Education and Disability in 2025 - The Great Promises of a System in Transition, along with a student lead panel discussion and the opportunity to connect with AISWA consultants throughout breakout sessions. 

Registration for this event will open at 8.30am. A minimum of 100 participants are required for this conference to proceed. Further event details and programming details to follow. 

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Presenters

Lucy Sabatini (AISWA Staff)

Manager | Wellbeing

Lucy Sabatini <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

As the newly appointed Wellbeing Manager at AISWA, Lucy brings over 30 years of experience in education and leadership across the Independent and Catholic sectors. A dedicated advocate for wellbeing, Lucy is passionate about creating supportive environments and opportunities that allow both staff and students to drive positive outcomes and flourish. Her role involves fostering meaningful partnerships, delivering leadership consultancy, and providing professional learning for member schools. With a strong focus on whole-school wellbeing initiatives, particularly in Consent and Respectful Relationships Education (CRRE), Lucy is committed to ensuring that member schools feel supported in cultivating inclusive and thriving communities.

Adrian Scott (AISWA Staff)

Manager | School Operations Support

Adrian Scott <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Adrian has over 35 years of teaching experience in Western Australia and Queensland, starting in the Pilbara region. He's taught K-12 as a music teacher and held leadership roles including Head of Department, Head of Middle School, Deputy Principal, and Principal in two independent schools. Adrian has a Masters of Educational Leadership, Bachelor of Education, and Diploma of Teaching. He's also an accredited growth coach, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and a member of the Australian Council of Company Directors and Australian Council of Educational Leaders.

Andrew Beck (AISWA Staff)

Consultant | Aboriginal Education

Andrew Beck <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Andrew is the manager of the Future Footprints program, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at boarding schools in the Perth region. With 9 years of experience as the Indigenous Program Coordinator and MADALAH consultant at Guildford Grammar School, Andrew has also worked for Mission Australia and various Aboriginal Corporations in Western Australia as a youth worker. Recognised for Excellence in Indigenous Boarding Leadership, Andrew frequently speaks at local, national, and state conferences. His passion lies in empowering the next generation to become change-makers and implementing strategies for greater Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in leadership roles within schools. In his roles at AISWA include helping to develop reconciliation plans with schools, embed Aboriginal perspectives in curriculum, professional development for schools, in class workshops and mentoring staff.

Simon Fittock (AISWA Staff)

Consultant | Curriculum

Simon Fittock <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Simon is a specialist in artificial intelligence, Technologies, digital literacy, and ICT across the curriculum. He holds a Master of Education by Research degree (Education Leadership) and is a doctoral candidate. Simon has a keen interest in educational practice and has professional experience in Australia and abroad. He has developed his expertise through work as a teacher, academic and consultant. 

Andrew Whitehouse

Andrew Whitehouse

Andrew Whitehouse is the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research at the Telethon Kids Institute, Professor of Autism Research at the University of Western Australia, Director of CliniKids, Research Strategy Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC), Adjunct Professor at Curtin University and Edith Cowan University, and President of the Australasian Society for Autism Research.

At the Telethon Kids Institute, he leads a large team of clinicians and researchers whose goal is to support young children and their families to reach their full potential through the development and translation of cutting-edge evidence-based practice. 

Hon Sabine Winton MLA

Hon Sabine Winton MLA

Minister for Education, Early Childhood, Preventative Health, Wheatbelt
Sabine Winton has held roles in education and parliament since 2017, including Minister for Early Childhood and Child Protection. Previously, she was a teacher for 27 years.  

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Segments

CaRE Schools Conference

Date / Time

22 Aug 2025 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

All Saints' College - Bull Creek

Address

Ewing Avenue
Australia

PL Hours : 6.50

Learning Area

  • Inclusive Education
  • Leadership
  • Psychology + Wellbeing
  • Teaching + Learning
  • Technologies
  • VET/Work Studies
  • Wellbeing

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)
  • Senior Secondary (11 - 12)
  • Leadership
  • Education Assistants
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
  • Year 9
  • Year 10
  • Year 11
  • Year 12
  • Other (non-teaching)

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