BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:VEVENT UID:679@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230317T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230317T153000 DTSTAMP:20230203T041527Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/2023-aissa-governance-conference-empo wering-great-governance-in-your-school/ SUMMARY:2023 AISSA Governance Conference: Empowering Great Governance in Yo ur School DESCRIPTION:2023 provides an exciting opportunity for key leaders in our sc hools to meet in person as part of the rapidly accelerating need to unders tand and implement great school governance.\n\nThe conference\, for princi pals\, board chairs\, and other board members\, addresses three critical a reas of board leadership\, namely drivers of school choice and their impac t on enrolments (based on AISSA’s recently commissioned research)\, the board’s role in supporting principal wellbeing and an exploration of fut ure global education trends.\n\nIn addition\, the conference will be an op portunity to welcome Anne Dunstan\, AISSA’s new Chief Executive\, back t o South Australia and the sector.\n\nThis is a conference not to be missed !\n\nClick here to download the full program.\n\nRegistration is now open! Registration includes all conference sessions\, coffee/tea on arrival\, m orning tea and lunch on the day.\n\nEarlybird Registration - Before 3 Marc h: $275.00 ex gst per person\nStandard Registration - From 4 March onwards : $295.00 ex gst per person\n\nClick here to register.\n\nFor conference e nquiries please contact Mary Hudson\, Director Leadership Institute and Ce ntre for Innovation and Senior Educational Consultant\, AISSA.\n\nFor regi stration enquiries please contact Grace Mulraney\, telephone 8379 8222. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning LOCATION:Stamford Grand Hotel\, 2 Jetty Road\, Glenelg\, SA\, 5045\, Austra lia X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2 Jetty Road\, Glenelg\, SA \, 5045\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Stamford Grand Hotel:geo:0, 0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:688@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230503T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230503T203000 DTSTAMP:20230503T055758Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/cybersecurity-for-boards/ SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Boards DESCRIPTION:The session will focus on business continuity\, corporate respo nsibility\, the operational and strategic aspects of cyber security. The s ession will explore what is best practice in schools for the management\, accountability and governance of this most immediate and devastating of ri sks.\n\nAudience: board members and school leaders\n\nDelivery mode: onlin e\n\nPresenter: Dr Rebecca Hoile\, Cybersecurity Consultant\n\nFor registr ation enquiries please contact Rae Dawkins.\n\nA Zoom link will be sent b efore the event.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:701@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230629T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230629T203000 DTSTAMP:20230203T020314Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/financial-management-for-non-accounta nts/ SUMMARY:Financial Management for Non-Accountants - for Boards DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for aspiring and new board members as well as those wishing to improve their financial literacy. The workshop w ill focus on what board members need to know\, what to look out for\, fina ncial performance indicators and understanding budgets. It aims to build t he capacity of board members to better understand school financials and wi ll address basic theory and concepts and the importance of school context in effective financial management.\n\nPaul Campey is a Chartered Accountan t (Fellow) and specialist consultant in the areas of governance\, leadersh ip and financial management\, Paul has undertaken reviews and assisted sch ools\, churches and not for profits in Australia and internationally\, as well as running board and other training seminars. He is the cofounder of The Bursars’ Forum (www.bursarsforum.com) and currently serves on the AC SI Global Council and the Board of Christian Heritage College (Tertiary). He has previously served on several local and international boards. Paul h as also co-authored the book Community Governance\, a practical guide to b uilding healthy non–profit organisations. Prior to entering consulting i n 2001\, he was a Business Manager and Company Secretary in two large inde pendent schools and was an auditor for seven years with Coopers and Lybran d (now Price Waterhouse Coopers). Paul is currently undertaking a PhD focu sed on School Governance.\n\nAudience: new board members and those wishing to improve their financial literacy\n\nDelivery mode: online\n\nPresenter : Paul Campey\, FCA\, MBA\, BBUs\, CertGov\, MAICD\, JP\, Partner\, Resolv e Consulting\n\nFor registration enquiries please contact Rae Dawkins.\n\ nA Zoom link will be sent closer to the event.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:712@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230831T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230831T203000 DTSTAMP:20230830T234630Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/what-does-it-mean-to-be-on-a-school-b oard/ SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to be on a School Board? DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for those who are new to the school b oard. It will focus on good governance practices including:\n\n the parti cular responsibilities for school board members\n roles and responsibilit ies including legal\, compliance and fiduciary responsibilities and\n wha t it means to be an effective board member regarding participation\, relat ionships\, confidentiality and meeting procedures.\n\nDavid Spear is a Par tner and Director of VUCA\,  a boutique advisory firm which helps organis ations deal with critical challenges - particularly volatility\, uncertain ty\, complexity and ambiguity. David Spear was previously the State Direct or of the Australian Institute of Company Directors SA/NT and is a 2013 al umnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Governance Program.\n\nAu dience: new school board members\n\nDelivery mode: online\n\nPresenter: Da vid Spear\, Director\, VUCA\n\nFor registration enquiries please contact R ae Dawkins.\n\nA Zoom link will be sent closer to the event.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:713@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230912T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230912T203000 DTSTAMP:20230912T064013Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/the-legislative-and-regulatory-respon sibilities-unique-to-school-boards/ SUMMARY:The Legislative and Regulatory Responsibilities Unique to School Bo ards DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the legislative and regulatory respo nsibilities unique to school boards. This will include the Education Stand ards Board's registration requirements for schools which impose significan t obligations on school boards with implications for individual board memb ers.\n\nThe session will also explain the specific obligations to be met t o ensure school board members can be satisfied that the board and the scho ol are meeting their Commonwealth and State Government obligations. The wo rkshop will also address other key responsibilities of school board member s in the independent sector.\n\nAudience: school board members\n\nDelivery mode: online\n\nPresenter: Anne Dunstan\, Chief Executive\, Association o f Independent Schools of South Australia\n\nFor registration enquiries ple ase contact Rae Dawkins.\n\nA Zoom link will be sent closer to the event. \n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:741@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240215T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240215T180000 DTSTAMP:20240212T023954Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/developing-essential-advocacy-and-lob bying-skills/ SUMMARY:Developing Essential Advocacy and Lobbying Skills DESCRIPTION:Following interest expressed by Independent school heads\, the AISSA has engaged the services of Halliday Advisory to provide training to AISSA member schools to improve their skills in lobbying Federal\, State and Local Governments for the benefit of their respective school communiti es.\n\nStephen Halliday has more than 35 years’ experience in a career a cross media\, politics\, government and government relations. As the SA Di rector of Hawker Britton\, and now as Principal of Halliday Advisory\, Ste phen has worked with clients across a wide range of industry sectors and h as experience as a journalist in TV and radio at the ABC\, Media Adviser t o both government and opposition in South Australia\, and former Chief of Staff to Mike Rann as both Premier and Opposition Leader in South Australi a (1994-2004).\n\nThis online session is designed to support participants to better engage with local Federal and State Members of Parliament\, gove rnments and councillors covering issues including:\n\n Understanding your local representatives – who they are\, how they work and what drives th em.\n Building a relationship with MPs and Councillors – communication that leads to a mutually beneficial relationship.\n Shaping a request and putting your case – clarity in your ask and pitching it the right way\n Bureaucracies – working with Councils and Governments\n\nAudience: Sch ool Principals and Board Chairs\n\nDelivery mode: online - a Zoom link wil l be sent closer to the event.\n\nPresenter: Stephen Halliday\, Principal of Halliday Advisory\n\nThere is no charge for this event.\n\nSpaces are s trictly limited for this event and bookings close at 5.00pm on 9/02/2024.\ n\nSee the AISSA Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full r egistration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.\n\nFor registration enquiries please contact Lynn Carter.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:832@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240325T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240325T151500 DTSTAMP:20240129T042220Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/aissa-governance-conference/ SUMMARY:2024 AISSA Governance Conference in partnership with NGS Super: Mas tering Human Dynamics in the Boardroom DESCRIPTION:The 2024 AISSA Governance Conference is an exciting opportunity for chairs of boards\, school leaders\, board members and decision makers in our schools to come together to unravel the complexities of interperso nal relationships\, communication and collaboration at the governance leve l.\nWe invite you to work with Rob Newman\, organisational psychologist\, leadership coach\, board advisor\, Australian Institute of Company Directo rs faculty member and leader of the Boardroom Mastery program\, in a highl y interactive\, dynamic workshop setting. Participants will learn that hum an dynamics in the board room are not just about personal interactions\, t hey are the catalysts for innovation\, strategic thinking and the foundati on for the creation of a positive boardroom and organisational culture.\nT he conference will also engage with a team of principals and board chairs to explore the various facets of the Chair and Principal relationship and its impact on the school’s governance\, leadership\, and success.\nGiven this significant set of responsibilities\, we strongly encourage entire s chool boards to attend to collaborate\, learn and grow together. In additi on\, school leadership teams and aspiring leaders are also welcome to enha nce their understanding of effective leadership and strategic governance.\ nWe look forward to seeing you and your teams there!\nTo register for this event please visit this link.\n\nFor further information about the event\ , please visit the conference website and for all enquiries please contac t the Conference Manager. CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning LOCATION:National Wine Centre of Australia\, Crn Hackney Rd &\; Botanic Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia GEO:-34.9196063;138.61399030000007 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crn Hackney Rd & Botanic Rd \, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=National Wine Centre of Australia:geo:-34.9196063,138.61399030000007 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:821@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240529T203000 DTSTAMP:20240517T063812Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/principal-appointments-induction-revi ew-and-support/ SUMMARY:Principal Appointments\, Induction\, Review and Support DESCRIPTION:Discover contemporary strategies for selecting\, supporting and nurturing exceptional principals that will enable your school to thrive.\ n\nOne of the most significant roles of the school board is the selection\ , appointment\, ongoing support of the principal. Rigorous\, transparent a nd well-defined selection processes are crucial as are processes of induct ion and ongoing support that fosters the wellbeing of the leader and whole school community.\n\nEngage with an expert panel\, led by AISSA Chief Exe cutive Anne Dunstan\, who will foreground innovative approaches to Princip al appointment\, induction\, mentoring and review processes that are not o nly fundamental to growing and sustaining great leaders but also in buildi ng successful schools.\n\nAudience: Board members and school leaders\n\nDe livery mode: via Zoom - a link will be sent closer to the event.\n\nPresen ter: Anne Dunstan\, AISSA Chief Executive\, and expert panel\n\nPrice: $75 .00 (GST inclusive)\n\nBookings for this event close at 5.00pm on 23/05/20 24.\n\nSee the AISSA Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the f ull registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.\n \nFor registration enquiries please contact Rae Dawkins.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:815@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240701T203000 DTSTAMP:20240701T054016Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/financial-management-for-non-accounta nts-for-school-board-members/ SUMMARY:Financial Management for Non-Accountants - For School Board Members DESCRIPTION:This workshop led by Paul Campey\, Chartered Accountant and spe cialist governance consultant\, is designed for aspiring and new board mem bers as well as those wishing to improve their financial literacy. The wor kshop will focus on what board members need to know\, what to look out for \, financial performance indicators and understanding budgets. It aims to build the capacity of board members to better understand school financials and will address basic theory and concepts and the importance of school c ontext in effective financial management.\n\nAudience: New board members a nd those wishing to improve their financial literacy.\n\nDelivery mode: on line - a Zoom link will be sent closer to the event.\n\nPresenter: Paul Ca mpey\, Chartered Accountant\n\nPrice: $100.00 (GST inclusive)\n\nBookings for this event close at 5.00pm on 27/06/2024.\n\nSee the AISSA Profession al Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and cond itions including the cancellation policy.\n\nFor registration enquiries pl ease contact Rae Dawkins.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:817@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240812T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240812T203000 DTSTAMP:20240716T022149Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/what-does-it-mean-to-be-on-a-school-b oard-2/ SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to be on a School Board? DESCRIPTION:New to the Board? Join our online session to discover the key p rinciples of effective governance and accelerate your impact as a new boar d member.\n\nDavid Spear is a Partner and Director of VUCA\, a boutique ad visory firm which helps organisations deal with critical challenges - part icularly volatility\, uncertainty\, complexity and ambiguity. David Spear was previously the State Director of the Australian Institute of Company D irectors SA/NT and is a 2013 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business S chool Governance Program.\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who are n ew to the school board. It will focus on good governance practices includi ng:\n\n the particular responsibilities for school board members\n roles and responsibilities including legal\, compliance and fiduciary responsib ilities and\n what it means to be an effective board member regarding par ticipation\, relationships\, confidentiality and meeting procedures.\n\nAu dience: New School Board members.\n\nDelivery mode: online - a Zoom link w ill be sent closer to the event.\n\nPresenter: David Spear\, Partner and D irector\, VUCA\n\nPrice: $150.00 (GST inclusive)\n\nBookings for this even t close at 5.00pm on 11/08/2024.\n\nSee the AISSA Professional Learning T erms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions includi ng the cancellation policy.\n\nFor registration enquiries please contact  Rae Dawkins.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:819@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240925T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240925T203000 DTSTAMP:20240705T055919Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/the-legislative-and-regulatory-respon sibilities-unique-to-school-boards-2/ SUMMARY:The Legislative and Regulatory Responsibilities Unique to School Bo ards DESCRIPTION:Join our workshop and discover how to navigate legislative chan ges\, meet government obligations and empower your school’s future.\n\nA panel of AISSA experts will explore the legislative and regulatory respon sibilities unique to school boards. This will include the Education Standa rds Board's registration requirements for schools which impose significant obligations on school boards with implications for individual board membe rs.\n\nThis session will also explain the specific obligations to be met t o ensure school board members can be satisfied that the board and the scho ol are meeting their Commonwealth and State Government obligations. The wo rkshop will also address other key responsibilities of school board member s in the independent sector.\n\nAudience: School Board members and school leaders\n\nDelivery mode: online - a Zoom link will be sent closer to the event\n\nPresenters:\nA panel comprising:\nAnne Dunstan\, AISSA Chief Exec utive\nDr Bronwyn Donaghey\, AISSA Head of Policy\, Funding and Compliance \nSonia Albertini\, AISSA Head of Legal Services\nElizabeth Sexton\, AISSA Head of Workplace and Human Relations\n\nPrice: $75 (GST inclusive)\n\nBo okings for this event close at 5.00pm on 24/09/2024.\n\nSee the AISSA Prof essional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.\n\nFor registration enquiri es please contact Rae Dawkins.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:931@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250428T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250502T170000 DTSTAMP:20250219T014031Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/australian-institute-of-company-direc tors-aicd-company-directors-course-in-partnership-with-the-aissa/ SUMMARY:Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors Course in partnership with the AISSA DESCRIPTION:Elevate your school governance skills by completing the AICD’ s Company Directors Course through this exclusive partnership with the AIS SA.\n\nDesigned for: Principals\, Deputy Principals\, Boards/Governors\, B usiness Managers and Heads of Schools.\n\nYour commitment: 40 contact hour s plus required pre-reading (approx. 40 hours) and assessment (approx. 40 hours).\n\nDelivery mode: 5 x face-to-face workshops.\n\nPresented by: Aus tralian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).\n\nPrice: $9\,200.00 per pe rson (GST inclusive). This price includes:\n\n discounted course rate (va lued at $9\,300.00 per person)\n free 1 year membership to the AICD (valu ed at $725.00 per person)\n no joining fee (valued at $220.00 per person) .\n\nKey Dates: By registering for this series\, you are committing to att end the following sessions:\n\n28 April 2025\, 9:00am-5:00pm\n29 April 202 5\, 9:00am-5:00pm\n30 April 2025\, 9:00am-5:00pm\n1 May 2025\, 9:00am-5:00 pm\n2 May 2025\, 9:00am-5:00pm\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, U nley SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 10 March 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: The AISSA has secured this exclusive\, discounted opportunity fo r school Board Chairs and Members\, Principals\, senior leaders in academi c and professional roles and aspirant leaders to complete the premier gove rnance course for directors – the AICD Company Directors Course.\n\nThis course will:\n\n help you navigate complex governance challenges and mak e a lasting impact as a director\n provide real-world insights and learni ng from the world’s largest director network\n deliver learning tailore d to cover the unique perspectives of Independent schools.\n\nThe offer in cludes a discounted course rate\, free 1 year membership to the AICD and  no joining fee.\n\nParticipants who successfully complete the course\, inc luding the assessments\, will secure the post nominal G/GAICD.\n\nEnquirie s: Further information about the CDC\, the pre-reading and assessment requ irements is available on the AICD website\, or contact John Semba\, AICD B oard Advance Partner.\n\nRegistrations: To register\, please visit this li nk. CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Learning LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Un ley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia GEO:-34.9601578;138.60864300000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\ , SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independ ent Schools of SA:geo:-34.9601578,138.60864300000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:872@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250530T153000 DTSTAMP:20250520T012357Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/future-focused-strategy-mastering-con temporary-strategic-planning-processes/ SUMMARY:Future Focused Strategy: Mastering Contemporary Strategic Planning Processes DESCRIPTION:Future-Proof Your School: A cutting-edge strategic planning ser ies for navigating today's dynamic educational landscape. \n\nDesigned fo r: Principals\, Board/Governors\, Deputy Principals\, Business Managers an d Executive Leadership Teams.\n\nYour commitment: 19.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 3 x face-to-face workshops.\n\nPre sented by:\nLouka Parry\, CEO and Founder\, The Learning Future Australia\ nAnne Knock\, Director of Leadership + Culture\, The Learning Future Austr alia\n\nPrice: $2\,250.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: By reg istering for this series\, you are committing to attend the following sess ions:\n\n30 May 2025\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n8 August 2025\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n12 Se ptember 2025\, 9:00am-3:30pm\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unl ey SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 27 May 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Over view: Traditional strategic planning processes are no longer fit for purpo se! Strategic planning is not just about setting goals but is also about f orecasting future challenges and opportunities\, adapting to changing tren ds\, and creating a roadmap that aligns with the vision and values of your school. \n\nThis is a unique opportunity for board members\, principals and executive leadership teams to work together to craft flexible yet focu sed strategies that will position their school for long-term growth\, resi lience and success. Learn to analyse current trends\, have access to tools and resources and anticipate future challenges.  \n\nDon’t miss the o pportunity to work with expert futurists\, Louka Parry and Anne Knock\, as they bring their collective knowledge\, experience\, and expertise to eac h school community to co-design a new future.  \n\nEnquiries: please cont act Rae Dawkins.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event a nd is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or m ore days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning T erms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions includi ng the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning LOCATION:Association of Independent Schools of SA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Un ley\, SA\, 5061\, Australia X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=128 Greenhill Road\, Unley\ , SA\, 5061\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Association of Independ ent Schools of SA:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:882@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250620T084500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250620T164500 DTSTAMP:20250610T020930Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/save-the-date-2025-aissa-governance-c onference/ SUMMARY:2025 AISSA Governance Conference DESCRIPTION:Tackling the Leadership Crisis Through Strategic Governance. D evelop great leaders and foster thriving schools and communities at the 20 25 Strategic Governance Conference. \n\nDesigned for: Principals\, Deputy Principals\, Board/Governors\, Business Managers\, Heads of Schools and H uman Resource Professionals.\n\nYour commitment: 8 contact hours.\n\nDeliv ery mode: 1 x face-to-face conference.\n\nPresented by: \n\nAnne Dunstan\ , Chief Executive\, AISSA\nMary Hudson\, Senior Educational Consultant\, D irector Leadership Institute and Centre for Innovation\, AISSA\nProfessor Kai Reimer\, Sydney Executive Plus\, University of Sydney Business School\ nChristina Franklin\, Principal Consultant\, Advalore Partners\nDavid Wilk sch\, Principal Growth Director\, Lutheran Education SA\, NT &\; WA\n\n Price: $450.00 per person (excluding GST).\n\nDate: 20 June 2025\n\nRegist ration from 8:00am\nConference: 8:45am-3:15pm\nNetworking\, drinks &\; canapes: 3:15pm-4:45pm\n\nLocation: The Playford Hotel\, 120 North Terrace \, Adelaide\n\nProgram Overview: We are listening! The 2024 Zoom session P rincipal Appointment\, Induction\, Review\, and Support sparked great inte rest\, and board members asked for more! Download the full program.\n\nThe 2025 AISSA Governance Conference will dive deeper into why fewer educator s aspire to leadership and explore strategies to reverse this trend.\n\nBo ard members will gain practical insights into selecting and nurturing exce ptional principals through contemporary appointment processes\, strong ind uction programs\, and ongoing mentoring. As the principal’s role grows m ore complex and demanding\, the conference will draw on experts from the s ector and beyond to showcase innovative approaches that prepare and fully support leaders throughout their careers.\n\nTogether we will nurture exce ptional school leaders who are able to inspire\, lead\, and build sustaina ble success for their school and the sector.\n\nRegister here. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning LOCATION:The Playford Hotel\, 120 North Terrace\, Adelaide\, Australia X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=120 North Terrace\, Adelaid e\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Playford Hotel:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:884@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T203000 DTSTAMP:20250618T060225Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/financial-management-for-non-accounta nts-for-school-boards/ SUMMARY:Financial Management for Non Accountants: For School Boards DESCRIPTION:New to a school board or keen to refresh your financial knowled ge?\n\nDesigned for: Principals and Boards/Governors.\n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online workshop.\n\nPresented by: Paul Campey\, Chartered Accountant &\; Partn er\, Resolve Consulting.\n\nPrice: $110.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\n Date: 24 June 2025\, 7:00pm-8:30pm.\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be provided prior to this session.\n\nRegistration closes: 17 June 20 25 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This session will support you to enhanc e your capacity in your role as school board member to better understand s chool financials and appreciate the importance of your school’s context in effective financial management.\n\nLearn more about what board members need to know\, what to look out for\, key financial performance indicators and budget concepts.\n\nThe financial literacy of all board members is cr ucial to ensuring the school’s financial health and long-term success an d sustainability.  \n\nEnquiries: please contact Rae Dawkins.\n\nTerms a nd Conditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed abo ve. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless writte n notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event .  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:885@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250813T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250813T203000 DTSTAMP:20250808T073058Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/what-does-it-mean-to-be-on-a-school-b oard-3/ SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to be on a School Board? DESCRIPTION:Make a positive impact as a new board member or refresh your un derstanding of the roles and responsibilities of boards. \n\nDesigned for : Principals\, Deputy Principals\, Boards/Governors\, Business Managers an d Heads of Schools.\n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any require d reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online workshop.\n\nPresented by: David S pear FAICD\, Director\, VUCA.\nDavid was previously the State Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors SA/NT and a 2013 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Governance Program.\n\nPrice: $160 .00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 13 August 2025\, 7:00pm-8:30pm.\n \nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be provided prior to this sessio n.\n\nRegistration closes: 6 August 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: L earn what it takes to be an effective board member and build your understa nding of the importance of great school governance.   \n\nDavid Spear\, FAICD and Director of VUCA will cover the essentials including:\n\n lega l\, compliance\, and fiduciary duties\n how to foster strong relationship s\n upholding confidentiality\, and\n navigating meeting procedures with confidence.\n\nSet yourself up for success\, learn about your new role an d help guide your school to excellence!\n\nEnquiries: please contact Rae D awkins.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will incur th e fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is pay able unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the ca ncellation policy. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:886@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250923T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250923T203000 DTSTAMP:20250912T020817Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/the-legislative-and-regulatory-respon sibilities-unique-to-school-boards-3/ SUMMARY:The Legislative and Regulatory Responsibilities Unique to School Bo ards DESCRIPTION:Understanding your board’s specific legislative and regulator y obligations is essential.\n\nDesigned for: Principals\, Deputy Principal s\, Boards/Governors\, Business Managers and Heads of Schools.\n\nYour com mitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online workshop.\n\nPresented by:\nAnne Dunstan\, Chief Executive\, AISS A\nBronwyn Donaghey\, Head of Policy\, Funding and Compliance\, AISSA\nSon ia Albertini\, Head of Legal Services\, AISSA\nElizabeth Sexton\, Head of Workplace &\; Human Relations\, AISSA\n\nPrice: $110.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 23 September 2025\, 7:00pm-8:30pm.\n\nLocation: onli ne via Zoom - a link will be provided prior to this session.\n\nRegistrati on closes: 16 September 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Even if you h ave served on a company or not-for-profit board for many years\, it is imp ortant to know that school boards have unique legislative and regulatory r equirements that must be met.\n\nJoin a team of AISSA experts to help you understand these obligations. Discover the Education Standards Board's reg istration requirements and how they impact school boards. Learn the essent ial steps to ensure compliance with Commonwealth and State Government stan dards and explore other key responsibilities for board members in the Inde pendent sector.\n\nEnquiries: please contact Rae Dawkins.\n\nTerms and Con ditions: Registration for this event will incur the fee detailed above. Th is fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written noti ce of cancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  S ee the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:984@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260331T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260331T183000 DTSTAMP:20260324T235111Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/school-governors-briefing-state-of-pl ay/ SUMMARY:School Governors’ Briefing: State of Play DESCRIPTION:Independent schools are navigating an increasingly complex poli tical and regulatory landscape. This briefing offers school governors a cl ear overview of the key issues and challenges shaping both current and fut ure operations\, highlighting those most crucial to effective and complian t governance. \n\nYour commitment: 1 contact hour plus any required readi ng.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: Anne Dunstan\, Chief Executive\, AISSA and AISSA Senior Staff.\n\nPrice: There is no char ge for this session.\n\nDate: 31 March 2026\, 5:30pm-6:30pm\n\nLocation: o nline via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRe gistration closes: 24 March 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Designed for School Governors\, this session – held in the context of the Marc h 2026 South Australian State Election outcomes - will provide an ov erview of the current political and legislative environment affecting A ISSA member schools. It will highlight key areas with significant impl ications for the long-term governance of Independent schools.\n\nPro gram Lead: please contact Anne Dunstan or Bronwyn Donaghey.\n\nTerms and C onditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Profess ional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and c onditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Governance,Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning,School Operations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:985@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20251211T044754Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/financial-benchmarking-for-school-boa rds/ SUMMARY:Financial Benchmarking for School Boards DESCRIPTION:This session will support school board members and senior lea ders to enhance their capacity to better understand school financials and to appreciate the importance of the school’s context in effectiv e financial management.  \n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus an y required reading.\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus a rea 7.2.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: John Somer set\, Director Somerset Education.\n\nPrice: $85.00 per person (GST inclus ive).\n\nDate: 17 June 2026\, 6:30pm-8:00pm.\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration clos es: 10 June 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This session will outlin e key attributes of a financially sustainable school and include a sho rt accounting lesson for non-accountants. Designed for School Governors\, new Principals and Business Managers\, the content presented aligns w ith the Standards for School Registration in South Australia\, namely S tandard 1.4 - ensuring the ongoing financial viability of the school an d reporting on the school’s financial performance. \n\nKey financial ra tios that school leaders and governors should understand to enable the m to assess the school’s financial health will be highlighted. The s ession will include a practical exercise focused on calculating and revie wing key ratios and how to apply these ratios in long term budgets to ma nage/mitigate financial risk and prevent financial stress and provide a ctionable outcomes for the school. \n\nLed by John Somerset\, Director of Somerset Education\, the session will draw on John’s 38 years in chart ered accounting and expertise in financial governance for non-government schools. His mission is to empower schools with financial confidence and strategic insights. \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Bronwyn Donaghey or Anne Dunstan.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this event will i ncur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation is received seven or mor e days prior to the event. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including t he cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning,School Operations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1006@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260629T084500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260305T003814Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/aicd-company-directors-course-in-pers on-delivery/ SUMMARY:AICD Company Director’s Course™ - In person delivery DESCRIPTION:Designed for senior leaders and directors looking to elevate th eir understanding of governance the AICD Company Directors Course™ is on e of Australia’s most renowned governance courses in Australia. We are d elighted to offer a special delivery to staff and Board members across Ind ependent schools in South Australia thanks to our partnership with AICD.\n \nYour commitment: 41.25 contact hours plus required reading. (Refer to AI CD for details on required pre-reading.)\n\nDelivery mode: 5 x face-to-fac e sessions.\n\nFacilitated by: the Australian Institute of Company Directo rs.\n\nPrice: $9\,600.00 per person (+ GST).\n\nKey Dates: By registering interest in this series\, you are indicating availability to attend the fo llowing sessions:\n\n29 June 2026\, 8:45am-5:00pm\n30 June 2026\, 8:45am-5 :00pm\n1 July 2026\, 8:45am-5:00pm\n2 July 2026\, 8:45am-5:00pm\n3 July 20 26\, 8:45am-5:00pm\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061 .\n\nEOI closes: 23 April 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: The AICD Co mpany Directors Course™ is designed for senior leaders and directors loo king to elevate their understanding of governance and director roles and r esponsibilities. It will help take your boardroom performance to the next level and improve your impact in today's evolving professional landscape.\ n\nWhy sign up for the Company Directors Course™?\n\n Learn alongside o thers from the Independent school network: explore governance insights and knowledge with like-minded professionals\, equipping you with the skills necessary to excel in current and future director roles.\n Expert facilit ators: Learn from seasoned directors who bring extensive experience and ex pertise to the course.\n Comprehensive curriculum: The curriculum covers a wide range of topics\, including corporate governance\, strategic decisi on making\, risk and finance. The course material will be applicable acros s all sectors but will explicitly explore the nuance of directorship in sc hools.\n\nThe AISSA package includes 12 months’ complimentary AICD membe rship (value $750.00) and the waiver of the of customary one-off joining f ee of $220.00.  Memberships are subject to the AICD's Membership Offer Co nditions.\n\nMore detailed information about the AICD Company Directors Co urse™ is available here: download flyer.\n\nFor enquiries or assistance in registering\, please contact Rachel Carson\, AICD RCarson@aicd.com.au. \n\nDisclosure statement: The AISSA has an arrangement with the AICD in re lation to the delivery of educational governance courses. AISSA may receiv e a rebate and / or referral fee from the AICD if you enrol in one of thes e courses.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Lucinda Pow.\n\nRegistrations: please register your interest via the AICD website: Partner Program.\n\nNo te: this course is subject to the AICD terms and conditions. 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