{"id":1361,"date":"2025-04-13T17:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T07:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1361"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:20:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T23:20:40","slug":"wa-chapter-summit-join-us-at-the-premier-event-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/article\/wa-chapter-summit-join-us-at-the-premier-event-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"WA Chapter Summit &#8211; Just Over 1 Month to Go!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>The WA Chapter Summit is the premier event of the year for professionals in the Advancement sector\u2014a must-attend gathering that promises to inspire, challenge, and connect!<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<p><strong>With just over 1 month to go<\/strong>, we invite you to register now to attend the WA Chapter Summit &#8230; and continue the learning and networking experienced at the hugely successful International Conference in Perth last year!<\/p>\r\n<p>With <strong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"269\">three dynamic keynote speakers<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"311\">three hands-on interactive workshops<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"346\">over 28 engaging sessions<\/strong>\u00a0led by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"383\">experienced practitioners<\/strong>, the Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your network. Whether you&#8217;re looking to explore emerging trends, gain practical strategies, or spark new ideas, this is the event that brings it all together under one roof.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Event Details<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Thursday 22 &#8211; Friday 23 May 2025<br \/>\r\n<strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>2 Full Days (with Sundowner Networking Drinks on Thursday)<br \/>\r\n<strong>Place:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/universityclub.uwa.edu.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The University Club of Western Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h5><strong>Registration Fees<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<p><strong>Full 2-Day Summit Experience<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Members &#8211; Standard $525 (+gst)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Non-Members &#8211; Standard $725 (+gst)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>1-Day Summit Experience<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Members: Thursday $400 (+gst) \/ Friday $350 (+gst)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Non-Members: Thursday $600 (+gst) \/ Friday $550 (+gst)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The WA Chapter Summit is\u00a0<em><strong>locally based<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and has\u00a0<strong>something for everyone<\/strong>, so encourage your whole team to attend. It&#8217;s a chance to come together to learn and network and be inspired by the experiences that your peers and colleagues have created, led and celebrated!<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/wa-chapter-summit-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>To Register, CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h5><strong>Apply for a Bursary<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that to ensure equity of access to the WA Chapter Summit, the Summit Committee is offering 10 needs-based bursaries for the event. A bursary amount of $225 is available, thereby reducing the cost of full registration.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Bursary Applications close on Thursday 17 April 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>To apply for a Bursary,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/2025-wa-summit-bursary-application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h5><strong>View the Summit Program<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<p><strong>We invite you to join us for the premier event of the year!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>3<\/strong>\u00a0Dynamic Keynote Speakers<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>3<\/strong>\u00a0Hands-On Interactive Workshops<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>28<\/strong>\u00a0Engaging Sessions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>To view the Program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WA-SUMMIT-Program-v14-07APR25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h5><strong>Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 250px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ROBERTSON-Rachel-200x200-BW.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 600px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">\r\n<p><strong>Leading on the Edge<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachaelrobertson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rachael Robertson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p>Imagine months of darkness, minus 35 degrees, and no escape from your team or workplace.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- 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src=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HOLLYWOOD-Craig-200x200-BW.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 600px;text-align: left;vertical-align: top\">\r\n<p><strong>The Power of Conversations, Positive Connections and Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/craig-hollywood-0b3823147\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craig Hollywood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Can we embrace our ideas more instead of immediately dismissing them for one reason or another?<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>In this presentation Craig unpacks how a simple idea he has whilst in the barber\u2019s chair went on to change the lives of over 10,000 people.<\/p>\r\n<p>Australian of the Year Award winner <strong>Craig Hollywood<\/strong> is a key figure in social 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--><\/p>\r\n<p>Every educational institution aims to build a thriving community\u2014where staff feel empowered, students grow, and families are engaged.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p>McCrindle surveyed educators, students, and parents to uncover what defines a thriving learning environment. This keynote shares insights from our latest national study on how to foster strong, connected, future-ready educational communities.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Grant Dusting<\/strong> is a social researcher and Director of Strategy at McCrindle. With a background in public policy and NFP leadership, he advises organisations on responding to emerging trends. 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