Upcoming In-Person Events

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect face-to-face with peers at the upcoming WA Chapter SIG …

… where real growth happens through shared insights, fresh perspectives, and lasting professional relationships. Join us to expand your network, sharpen your skills, and be part of shaping the future of our industry together!

WA CHAPTER SIG | Who Me? Yes You! Influence, Impact and Initiative at Every Level

Leadership isn’t just reserved for those with a title — it lives in mindset reflected in the choices we make, the culture we shape, and the impact we make every day.

Join us for this energising, in-conversation style session with a powerhouse panel of education professionals — Mary Henry (Director of Community, Wesley College), Madison Wales (Director of Marketing and Communications, Trinity Residential College), and Helen Aguiar (Director of School Programs and Service, AISWA) — as they share real stories of leadership across all sectors and seniority levels, offering insights from the frontlines, behind the scenes and everywhere in between.

Open to professionals from all streams, this session explores how leadership can emerge from every part of an institution, not just from the top down, but also from the bottom up and sideways too.

Whether you’re just starting your career, leading a team of one, or managing a large department, you’ll walk away inspired with practical insights on how to:

Lead with purpose, regardless of role
Influence culture and build trust
Take initiative and drive change

Come to be inspired. Leave ready to lead — right where you are.

After the panel, delegates will join Special Interest Group discussions to reflect on challenges and aspirations as we approach the final stretch of 2025. We’ll then enjoy light refreshments and networking — a perfect way to recharge and reconnect. This is a free event open to all members — come along, be part of the conversation, and reignite your spark for the months ahead.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 4 September 2025

Time: 3:30 – 6:00pm AWST.

3:30 – 4:30pm – Panel Conversation
4:30 – 6:00pm – Special Interest Groups, Nibbles and Networking

Venue: Building 3, Lecture Rooms 3.210 and 3.212, Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus, 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, WA 6050

Parking: Best Car Park is in Car Park 1, off Bradford Street. Guests will need to display a valid permit or purchase a visitor ticket from the machines between the hours of 7am – 5pm. Visitor Parking is charged at $1.50 per hour. Further information can be found here ECU | Parking or by contacting parking@ecu.edu.au

Cost: Free for Members. $75.00+gst for Non-Members

Presenters:

Mary Henry, Director of Community, Welsey College
Madison Wales, Director of Marketing and Communications, Trinity Residential College
Helen Aguiar, Director of School Programs and Service, AISWA and former School Principal

To Register:

Make sure to diarise the following dates – we can’t wait to welcome you to these events!

22 October – Breakfast PD
Kick-start your morning with insights and ideas to set you up for the next planning cycle and still be in the office by 9.30am.

20 November – AGM & Christmas Drinks
We have a professional learning session planned (more information to be released soon), followed by the AGM, and then stay to celebrate the year with our end-of-year drinks! A great way to finish on a high before the festive season gets underway.