Managing Risk and Public Relations in Schools: Essential Media Training

PL # 14569

Leadership & Development
  • Starting on 26 Jun 2025
  • Cancellation permitted until 19 Jun 2025
  • Registration Close : 19 Jun 2025

Delivery Format : In Person

Type Price
Members
$695.00
Catholic Members $795.00
Non-Members
$795.00
Prices are inclusive of GST.
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    Registrations open to :
  • AISWA Member Schools
  • Catholic Member Schools
  • Non-Members

Description

This course is led by Tina Altieri, a highly respected journalist and television presenter with over 30 years of experience in the Australian broadcast news industry. Renowned for her warmth, honesty, and results-driven approach, Tina has developed exclusive communication programs to help professionals under the media spotlight. Whether you're new to media interactions or looking to refine your skills, Tina’s expertise and practical guidance make this course an unmissable opportunity for school professionals.

Course Overview

Are you responsible for representing your school in the media or managing communication in challenging situations? Whether you're a principal, communications officer, or staff member tasked with media engagement, this practical, hands-on course is tailored to equip you with the tools and confidence to help handle any media scenario effectively:

  • Customised for Schools: Pre-work questionnaire ensures the course is adapted to your experience and school context.
  • Hands-On Practice: Work through real-life scenarios, including mock interviews and role-playing media formats like press conferences, doorstop interviews, and one-on-ones.
  • Personalised Feedback: Receive a professional recording of your media interview and a detailed feedback report for continued improvement.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed specifically for school leaders and staff who need to engage with the media, including:

  • Principals and deputy principals;
  • Communications and media officers;
  • Staff designated as school spokespeople.

Whether you are a first-time media representative or have prior training, this course will give you actionable strategies to help navigate media interactions in the current, complex media minefield.

Outcomes

With Tina’s guidance, participants will gain the skills to become credible and professional representatives for their schools.

 Understanding the media landscape and its role in public communication for schools.

  • Developing effective messaging and engaging with the media as a community leader.
  • Proven techniques for building influence through storytelling.
  • Understanding how to represent your school with confidence when you’re speaking at media conferences, interviews and panels.
  • Practical exercises: Mock interviews and role-playing with real-time feedback to refine your skills.

 What You’ll Receive

  • Pre-Workshop Questionnaire tailored to your role and school needs.
  • Customised Handouts for ongoing reference.
  • Professional Recordings of your media practice, with playback and analysis during the session.
  • Detailed Feedback Report to support your continued growth.

Presenters

Tina Altieri

Tina Altieri

Tina Altieri is a dynamic and engaging communicator who has earned respect through her 30 years in the Australian broadcast news business. As a journalist and television presenter, Tina has developed exclusive, results-oriented communication programs for professionals seeking the skills, strategies and confidence to handle being under the spotlight in media interviews and powerful public presentations.

Tina has provided coaching to an impressive list of senior leaders in banking and finance, professional services, technology, media and marketing as well as politics.

For a generation, Tina has been in lounge rooms all over Australia and New Zealand in her capacity as a news and public affairs program anchor woman for Channel Seven, SkyNews Australia and the Nine Network.  Internationally, Tina has appeared as a guest presenter on Channel News Asia’s current affairs program “In Asia Tonight”. For 8 years Tina was a foreign correspondent for MediaCorp News in Singapore.

Tina is invited regularly as a professional speaker at conferences worldwide. She speaks with passion on the topics of communication and influence for leaders as well as engaging the media and presentation techniques to win over audiences - large and small.

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Managing Risk and Public Relations in Schools: Essential Media Training

Date / Time

26 Jun 2025 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 12:30

Delivery Format : In Person

AISWA

Address

41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia

AISWA is easily accessible, with plenty of parking options nearby. While there is no onsite parking available, street parking is available along Walters Drive and surrounding streets, with a maximum fee of $5.50 per day. Please note, no cash or card payment options are available, payment is managed via the EasyPark App, so we recommend downloading it ahead of your visit for a seamless experience. Public transport is also a convenient option, with Glendalough Train Station and Bus Stop 25350 (Route 407) located nearby. We look forward to welcoming you!

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