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This is available for Dunsborough Christian College staff only. All students in Non-Government Schools must receive a protective behaviours and sexual abuse prevention education. AISWA offers training in Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) which meets requirements of Standard 10.6 of the Guide to the Registration Standards and Other Requirements for Non-Government Schools.This curriculum aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise ...

AISWA and Elizabeth Carr AM (ChairConnecet Convenor) are excited to invite you to the first WA ChairConnect event for 2025!This sundowner event designed specifically for school Board Chairs will provide guests with a chance to meet and connect with other Board Chairs, gain an overview of AISWA, and an opportunity to hear from guest speaker Geoff Blades, (Partner, Lester Blades). Geoff Blades will discuss insights into the Principal recruitment process, focusing on how the Chair and Board ca...

Are you a highly effective and skilled classroom practitioner who regularly guides, supports, or leads others?Have you heard about National Certification for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT)?Are you keen to understand more about the process of certification?Then come along to this information webinar! This webinar will outline the benefits of becoming a certified HALT and give a snapshot of the certification process. The session will give participants the opportunity to ask questions...

Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Each session will focus on a different aspect of literacy targeted at K-6 education. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series. This session will be presented by Occupational Therapist, Simon Campbell, and will focus on how to support the development of handwriting skills from an OT perspective.***Subsidy provided from Preschool Reform Agreement (PRAG)

Designed for new Business Managers and/or senior finance staff new to the areas of school finance and compliance.This full-day session will cover topics including, but not limited to: School fundingCritical compliance datesACNC requirementsSchool leadership/board reportsAwards and contractsHuman resources / Industrial relations issues and responsibilitiesCritical legal considerations for new business managersPresented by two experienced AISWA staff - Diana Currie, Manager Finance, and Nigel...

Join us for our Term 1 Professional Learning session for Coordinators supporting First Nations students. Connect with colleagues, exchange experiences, and gain insights to foster supportive, inclusive school environments. Each term, these sessions will offer resources, strategies, and collaborative discussions to strengthen networks and build culturally safe spaces in our schools.

The Inclusive Education Symposium provides opportunities for learning support teachers and coordinators to meet and engage in professional learning and networking. The Symposium is designed to meet the specific needs in educating students with disability.  A range of presenters and activities will be made available to participants and a final outline for the day will follow.Target AudienceLearning support coordinators and teachers

If you are an Education Assistant seeking to upskill your knowledge and repertoire of strategies, this PL is for you. This full day PL will cover a range of topics selected based on feedback from 2024 sessions and will be a combination of more formal presentations and hands-on experiences.Session topics include:Supporting EALD students; Literacy games to support individuals and small groups;Strategies to enhance the development of executive functions and behaviours of students including tho...

AISWA Early Childhood is thrilled to offer this workshop, in partnership with Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) and led by Kirsty Liljegren, which is specifically designed to support educators who have previously been sponsored by AISWA Early Childhood to participate in an REAIE Study Tour, conference or workshop and wish to reconnect with, and deepen their understandings. Please only register if you meet this criteria.Kirsty is renowned for her expertise and experience in wor...

We welcome Nicky Sloss, Manager of the Education Sectors—Education, Prevention and Inclusion Branch at the eSafety Commission, who will be joined by AISWA staff to present this face-to-face session designed for school leaders and staff who work in wellbeing and child safety and want to learn more about the eSafety Commission, its resources, and its support from both a proactive and reactive perspective.The session will cover:Ways schools can promote and participate in eSafety Education reso...

Positive Partnerships and AISWA Sector-led Professional Learning ProgramWe are excited to announce the Inclusive Education team will be running the Positive Partnerships two-day professional learning program.We will explore:Evidence-informed knowledge of autism and how it directly impacts on a young person’s learning and participation.Effective strategies to help maximise a young person’s learning in the school and home environment.Understanding the support needs of young autistic people and the...

Positive Partnerships and AISWA Sector-led Professional Learning ProgramWe are excited to announce the Inclusive Education team will be running the Positive Partnerships two-day professional learning program.We will explore:Evidence-informed knowledge of autism and how it directly impacts on a young person’s learning and participation.Effective strategies to help maximise a young person’s learning in the school and home environment.Understanding the support needs of young autistic people and the...

This interactive workshop-style session with Dr Klomp from Seminars Australia will provide participants with comprehensive information on GST & Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT).  Dr Klomp has a unique style and delivery method making the course engaging and entertaining for attendees.  Dr Klomp will customise course content to ensure it is relevant to Independent schools.  Extensive notes will be provided to support your ongoing learning journey.This event is suitable for both new an...

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse and, in wider terms, covers rights, relationships, responsibilities and ethical behaviour.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the resources and experience some of the activities and lessons. ...

This Early Numeracy Action Research project will focus on weaving aspects of mathematical concepts derived from the Early Years Learning Framework V.2 and the Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines into the spaces and places within Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten environments.The Early Numeracy Action Research Project will guide educators in mathematicising their environments, ensuring that maths is meaningful and relevant to children's lives. The project will involve active participation in 2 ful...

This PL is designed to give teachers and education assistants an overview of Autism and typical presentations in the school setting. We will cover the challenges that many Autistic students encounter at school and explore a range of evidence-based strategies to support them. Participants will leave with a plan and practical steps to support Autistic students.  As part of the program, we will hold three online meetings post-event workshops for participants to network, feedback, revise and sh...

This reflective and empowering program is designed to support women in their educational leadership journey. For senior leaders or those aspiring to become senior leaders, the program is an opportunity to connect and learn with and from other successful women, share effective practices, and develop others through your own impact and influence. 

Positive Behaviour Strategies for Low-Risk Settings.Equip your staff with the skills to de-escalate distressed behaviours with the Team Teach Level One Course.Through this course, your team will learn the drivers behind behaviours of concern, and gain a detailed understanding of the legal context around behaviour support. They will learn how to use non-restrictive, positive behaviour strategies for effective communication and de-escalation, both verbal and non-verbal, for supporting individuals ...

This Network is tailored for Principals who are either in the early stages of their leadership journey or are experienced leaders newly navigating the independent education settings in Western Australia.Each term, this dynamic and interactive Network provides a supportive space for participants to collaborate, share insights, and tackle challenges in a collegial environment. Through themed presentations, facilitated discussions, and peer-to-peer learning, participants will gain practical strateg...

Serving on the board of an independent school is a significant commitment, demanding both responsibility and accountability. While the principal is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, the governing body oversees its strategic direction and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.This workshop is designed to equip board members with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively balance their roles. The session will cover the following key accountabilities:Understandi...

This session aims to develop participants understanding of school refusal behaviour and basic school-based strategies to reduce non-attendance.

This project is led by Dr Amie Fabry and is a repeat of our highly successful 2024 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   • develo...

*Registration must be completed via the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8019756891332738398This one-hour webinar session is designed for school leaders or aspiring leaders who want to build their skills and learn more about managing social media in their school community and/or professional lives. It examines the types of tech-based abuse experienced in educational settings and offers evidence-based guidance for improving safety. The webinar includes case studies that i...

AISWA invites member schools to attend our Annual School Registration Seminar. These informative sessions are designed to support schools in maintaining regulatory compliance and preparing for upcoming registration audits.Our expert presenters from AISWA, NGSR Consultants, and the Ombudsman Reportable Conduct Directorate will delve into crucial topics, including:Current Registration Standards and Other Requirements: A comprehensive overview of the latest regulations.Anticipated Changes: Insights...

Join us for a full day, hands-on workshop focused on engaging children in rich oral language activities that are aligned with the Kindy Curriculum Guidelines, the EYLF V.2 and NQS frameworks. This session explores the richness of everyday practices in the pre-kindy and Kindy classroom context and aims to enhance ways of engaging children in language and literacy activities in the early years. This full day T.A.L.K. Workshop: Enhancing Oral Language and Pre-Literacy Skills will involve:T - T...