| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | $48.00 |
Description
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking event designed for school leaders committed to building safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments.
We are delighted to welcome Dr Alec O’Connell, a highly respected educational leader from Scotch College WA, as our keynote speaker. With extensive experience in leading high-performing school communities, Dr O’Connell brings a deeply authentic and practical perspective on leadership, wellbeing, and the realities of modern school life. Known for his relational approach and commitment to student and staff wellbeing, he will share insights drawn from both research and lived experience.
This keynote will have a strong focus on the importance of self-care in senior leadership. Dr O’Connell will speak to the challenge of balancing the complex demands of school leadership, including the expectations of parents and the wider community, and the critical role of looking after oneself in order to lead others effectively.
Through honest reflection and practical insight, he will also share how his leadership journey has shaped the way he supports, leads, and cares for staff and students, offering valuable takeaways for leaders at all stages.
This event offers a unique opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, strengthen your leadership practice, and connect with peers. Join us for a morning of purposeful learning, professional connection, and inspiration.
Outcomes
- Practical strategies to support your own wellbeing as a leader
- Insight into leading safe school cultures
- Real-world leadership reflections grounded in experience
- Ideas to strengthen approaches to wellbeing
- Connection and collaboration with fellow school leaders
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Presenters
Lucy Sabatini (AISWA Staff)
Manager | Wellbeing
As the 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.
Dr Alec O'Connell
Dr Alec O'Connell was appointed as the 7th Headmaster of Scotch College in September 2010.
Alec is currently Chair of Telethon Speech & Hearing (an AISWA Member), Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Schools in WA (AHISA) and a Director of the Independent Schools of Australia (ISA). He is also a Director of the Perth Symphony Orchestra Board, a member of the UWA Business School Ambassadorial Committee. He currently chairs the External Advisory Board of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Notre Dame.
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Segments
Wellbeing in Leadership: Senior Leaders Breakfast
Date / Time
12 May 2026 Starts: 07:00 Finishes: 08:30Delivery Format : Webinar