| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | $195.00 |
| Catholic Members | $295.00 |
Description
Designed for Business Managers and/or senior staff new to the areas of Disability Funding and Compliance.
This session will cover the following topics:
AISWA Manager, Inclusive Education, Amanda Fernihough
- An explanation of funding for students with disability
- Understanding the funding 'language'
- What is AISWA's role and how we can assist you
- Further training and NCCD courses
AISWA Industrial Relations Consultant, Nigel Briggs with Lavan representative
- Industrial Relations and latest legal matters facing schools
- Q&A with Nigel Briggs and Lavan representative
Networking Opportunity
Use this opportunity to network with other school leaders
Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of funding available for each category of students with a disability enrolled at your school.
- Be able to differentiate the types of funding per student from the Commonwealth & State Governments.
- Gain insight into the process and AISWA's role in assisting your school staff to maximise the funding available to support each student.
- Know where to go to seek further information and access to training for specialised staff in your school.
- Gain an understanding of the latest compliance and legal matters affecting your school.
- Receive insightful commentary from a representative from Lavan.
- Leave the event having asked specific questions of the experts.
- Leverage from your attendance to create networking opportunities.
Presenters
Amanda Fernihough (AISWA Staff)
Manager | Inclusive Education
Amanda was appointed as the Inclusive Education Manager at AISWA in 2024. With over two decades working across various educational sectors, including Independent, Catholic, and Government schools, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. She is committed to fostering an environment where all children and young people can thrive, ensuring access to quality, equitable and safe education for every student is paramount.
Nigel Briggs (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Industrial And Workplace Relations
Prior to joining AISWA in 2017, Nigel was an officer with the Independent Education Union of WA for 18 years. 16 years of those as Assistant Secretary (Industrial Relations).
During that time, Nigel focussed on developing strong professional working relationships with Employees, Employers and key sector participants. His key objective was to provide consistent, accurate and timely advice and advocacy.
Since joining AISWA Nigel has been responsible for providing advice and support to member schools on all things relating to Industrial Relations, Human Resource matters and Workplace Health and Safety. He assesses and advises on ‘conflicting’ issues (e.g. industrial issues and staff welfare; duty of care and discrimination; behaviour management and discrimination; student welfare and rights as well as staff welfare and rights).
Nigel supports schools on any issue that may have legal implications.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Business Managers Masterclass: Funding for Students with Disability and Industrial and Legal Update
Date / Time
23 Jul 2025 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 12:00Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 3.00
Learning Area
- Administration
- Governance
- Human Resources
- Inclusive Education
- Leadership
School Area
- Business Manager
- Leadership
- Other (non-teaching)