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For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
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Description
This session provides a comprehensive overview of governance within Aboriginal Independent Community Schools (AICS), focusing on the principles that underpin strong leadership and accountability. It will clarify the distinct roles and responsibilities of boards, principals, and community stakeholders, ensuring participants understand how each contributes to effective decision-making and compliance. The discussion emphasizes how robust governance practices influence school performance, uphold cultural integrity, and enhance student success. Attendees will explore practical frameworks for strategic planning, risk management, and transparent operations, alongside strategies for fostering collaboration and trust between governance bodies and school leadership. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with actionable insights to strengthen governance systems that support both educational excellence and community aspirations.
Outcomes
- Understand the core governance structures and their purpose within AICS.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of boards, school leaders, and community representatives.
- Recognize the impact of governance on educational outcomes and cultural sustainability.
- Apply best-practice principles to strengthen accountability and transparency.
- Develop strategies for effective collaboration between governance bodies and school leadership.
Presenters
Andrew Beck (AISWA Staff)
Manager | First Nations Leadership And Partnership
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 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.
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Segments
Essential AICS Governance: Roles, Responsibilities and Impact
Date / Time
19 May 2026 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 6.50
Learning Area
- Administration
- Governance
- Leadership
School Area
- Leadership
- Business Manager
- Other (non-teaching)