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:896@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250508T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250508T170000 DTSTAMP:20250507T051633Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/hr-series-psychosocial-risks-in-the-w orkplace/ SUMMARY:HR Series: Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Explore strategies to identify\, assess\, and manage psychosoci al risks in schools\, promoting staff wellbeing and a healthy environment. \n\nDesigned for: Principals\, Business Managers\, Human Resource Professi onals and Wellbeing Leaders.\n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus an y required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online workshop.\n\nPresented by : Elizabeth Sexton\, Head of Workplace &\; Human Relations\, AISSA.\n\n Price: There is no charge for this workshop.\n\nDate: 8 May 2025\, 3:30pm- 5:00pm.\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be provided prior to th is session.\n\nRegistration closes: 1 May 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overv iew: This seminar is designed to equip school leaders with a clear underst anding of their roles and responsibilities in managing psychosocial risks at work under the Work Health Safety (WHS) Act 2012. Psychosocial risks\, including stress\, workplace bullying\, and mental health issues\, can hav e significant impacts on staff wellbeing and school culture. This session will provide an overview of the legal obligations schools must meet\, focu sing on the duty of care in identifying\, assessing\, and controlling thes e hazards. \n\nThe seminar will introduce practical tools for risk manage ment\, including strategies to mitigate and prevent psychosocial harm. Top ics include:  \n\n building a supportive work environment\n fostering resilience\n implementing mental health support programs.\n\nBy the end o f the seminar\, participants will be prepared to implement effective psych osocial risk management strategies\, ensuring both legal compliance and a healthier\, more productive workplace.\n\nEnquiries: please contact Narell e Brown.\n\nTerms and Conditions: See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions includ ing the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:932@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250603T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250603T170000 DTSTAMP:20250602T061548Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/psychological-safety-for-leaders/ SUMMARY:Psychological Safety for Leaders DESCRIPTION:This program explores workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewin g existing hazard identification and risk management frameworks\, and ensu ring a safe working environment.\n\nDesigned for: School Leaders and Manag ers.\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDel ivery mode: 1 x face-to-face workshop.\n\nPresented by: Quintin Robinson\, Senior Consultant and Facilitator WHS at the South Australian Business Ch amber.\n\nPrice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: 3 June 2025\, 1.00pm - 5.00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 15 May 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview:  Managing psychosocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mit igating workplace factors affecting employees' psychological well-being an d job satisfaction.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or emotional harm but aren't necessarily physical\, still impacting health and producti vity. It's crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive work envi ronment\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Collaborati on among employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a suppor tive and healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workplace psy chosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and risk mana gement frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOutcomes:\ n\n Identify psychosocial hazards in the workplace.\n Assess risks to ps ychosocial health and wellbeing.\n Identify measures to control the risk of psychosocial hazards.\n Maintain and review the suitability of existin g control measures.\n Some strategies to improve a mentally healthy workp lace.\n\nEnquiries: Please contact Narelle Brown.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registration for this series will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of c ancellation is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registra tion terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,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:937@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250903T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20250827T053624Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/managing-psychosocial-safety/ SUMMARY:Booked Out - Managing Psychosocial Safety DESCRIPTION:This program explores workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewin g existing hazard identification and risk management frameworks\, and ensu ring a safe working environment.\n\nDesigned for: School Leaders and Manag ers.\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDel ivery mode: 1 x face-to-face workshop.\n\nPresented by: Quintin Robinson\, Senior Consultant and Facilitator WHS at the South Australian Business Ch amber.\n\nPrice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nKey Dates: 3 Septe mber 2025\, 1.00pm - 5.00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unl ey SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 27 August 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram O verview: Managing psychosocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating workplace factors affecting employees' psychological well- being and job satisfaction.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or em otional harm but aren't necessarily physical\, still impacting health and productivity. It's crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive w ork environment\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Col laboration among employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a supportive and healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workp lace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and r isk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOu tcomes:\n\n Identify psychosocial hazards in the workplace.\n Assess ris ks to psychosocial health and wellbeing.\n Identify measures to control t he risk of psychosocial hazards.\n Maintain and review the suitability of existing control measures.\n Some strategies to improve a mentally healt hy workplace.\n\nEnquiries: Please contact Narelle Brown.\n\nTerms and Con ditions: Registration for this series will incur the fee detailed above. T his fee will be invoiced after the event and is payable unless written not ice 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:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Leadership and Coaching,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:897@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251016T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251016T170000 DTSTAMP:20241118T034312Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/hr-series-performance-management-in-s chools/ SUMMARY:HR Series: Performance Management in Schools DESCRIPTION:Learn effective techniques for performance management in school s\, focusing on excellence in staff professional development and dealing w ith tricky discussions.\n\nDesigned for: Principals\, Business Managers\, Human Resource Professionals and Heads of Schools.\n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online wor kshop.\n\nPresented by: Elizabeth Sexton\, Head of Workplace &\; Human Relations\, AISSA\n\nPrice: There is no charge for this event.\n\nDate: 16 October 2025\, 3:30pm-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be provided prior to this session.\n\nRegistration closes: 9 October 2025 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This session focuses on enhancing the skil ls of school leaders in effective performance management\, with an emphasi s on staff professional development and handling challenging performance c onversations. Participants will explore best practices for fostering a cul ture of excellence\, ensuring that staff have the tools and support they n eed to grow professionally.\n\nKey topics include setting clear expectatio ns\, providing constructive feedback\, and developing tailored professiona l development plans that align with individual and school-wide goals. The seminar will also address how to manage underperformance sensitively and e ffectively\, offering strategies for navigating tricky discussions\, maint aining positive working relationships\, and motivating staff to improve.\n \nParticipants will gain confidence in addressing performance gaps in acco rdance with the principles of procedural fairness to avoid unnecessary ris ks of complaints in the Fair Work Commission.\n\nEnquiries: please contact Narelle Brown.\n\nTerms and Conditions: See the AISSA’s Professional Le arning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1003@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260212T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260209T091355Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/understanding-the-disability-discrimi nation-act-navigating-student-enrolments-expulsions-and-complaints-in-the- australian-human-rights-commission/ SUMMARY:Understanding the Disability Discrimination Act: Navigating student enrolments\, expulsions and complaints in the Australian Human Rights Com mission DESCRIPTION:This session provides school leaders with a clear understanding of how to meet their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\, and how it applies to decisions relating to student enrolment \, behaviour management\, suspension and expulsion. Participants will le arn how to respond effectively to AHRC complaints through a mock case stud y and understand the importance of consultation\, procedural fairness\, an d documentation. \n\nYour commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: Sonia Alb ertini\, Head of Legal Services\, AISSA. \n\nPrice: There is no charge fo r this session.\n\nDate: 12 February 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: on line via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nReg istration closes: 5 February 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This ses sion gives school leaders practical insight into how the Disability Discri mination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE) apply to enrolments\, suspensions\, expulsions\, and related complai nts. Participants will explore their legal duties to ensure students with disability are treated fairly\, supported appropriately\, and not unlawful ly discriminated against. The seminar also explains the Australian Human R ights Commission (AHRC) complaint process and uses a case study to highlig ht lawful vs. unlawful decisions\, focusing on reasonable adjustments\, co nsultation\, procedural fairness\, and documentation.\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nUnderstand the Legal Framework:\n\n identify key provisions of the DD A and Standards\n apply them to enrolment\, behaviour\, suspension\, and expulsion decisions\n recognise links between the DDA\, state education l egislation\, and school policies.\n\nMake Fair Enrolment Decisions: \n\n know when enrolment refusal or conditions may be discriminatory\n apply reasonable adjustments and consult\n assess lawful refusals (e.g.\, unjus tifiable hardship). \n\nNavigate Behaviour and Discipline: \n\n underst and how disability affects behaviour expectations\n distinguish lawful ma nagement from discrimination\n apply fairness\, evidence-based decisions\ , and documented supports.\n\nEngage with the AHRC Complaint Process: \n\ n understand how complaints are lodged\, assessed\, and conciliated\n id entify common issues in DDA complaints\n prepare documentation\, respond effectively\, and resolve matters\n recognise consequences of non-complia nce and restorative options.\n\nPromote Inclusive Practice: \n\n strengt hen consultation\, communication\, and student support\n develop proactiv e strategies to reduce disputes and build trust\n embed inclusive culture and adjustments to support participation.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Sonia Albertini.\n\nTerms and Conditions: There is no charge for this ses sion. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for t he full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation polic y. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:983@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260220T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260212T231557Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/principals-and-business-managers-new- to-the-aissa-welcome-and-orientation-event/ SUMMARY:Principals and Business Managers New to the AISSA – Welcome and O rientation Event DESCRIPTION:This one-day welcome and orientation event has been specific ally designed for Principals and Business Managers new to AISSA member schools. Participants will be equipped with a comprehensive overview of  the AISSA's work\, the support and services available\, and critic al information relevant to senior leaders in member schools. \n\nYour com mitment: 6 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 6.2\, 6.3\, 7.1\, 7.2 and 7.4.\n\nDe livery mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: Anne Dunstan\, Ch ief Executive\, AISSA.\n\nPrice: There is no charge for this session.\n\nD ate: 20 February 2026\, 9:45am-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegistration closes: 13 February 2026 at 5:00pm .\n\nProgram Overview: Principals and Business Managers newly appointed  to AISSA member schools are warmly invited to a one-day event welcomin g you to the sector. The invitation is extended to Principals and Busin ess Managers within their first three years of service\, with the day  offering an opportunity to learn from key AISSA staff about the range of services\, advice\, and support the AISSA provides\, explore how we u niquely serve schools and boards\, and expand your professional network wi thin the Independent education community. \n\nProgram Lead: please conta ct Anne Dunstan or Bronwyn Donaghey.\n\nTerms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms an d Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Leadership and Coaching,Professional Learning,School Operations 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:1008@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260317T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260304T045942Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/psychological-safety-for-leaders-sess ion-1/ SUMMARY:Psychological Safety for Leaders - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Designed for School Leaders and Managers\, this program explore s workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identificatio n and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment .\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelive ry mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: Peter Hudd\, Senior Wo rk Health Safety Consultant\, South Australian Business Chamber (SABC).\n\ nPrice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 17 March 2026\, 9:00 am-1:00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRe gistration closes: 9 March 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Managing p sychosocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating work place factors affecting employees’ psychological well-being and job sati sfaction.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or emotional harm but a ren’t necessarily physical\, still impacting health and productivity. It ’s crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive work environmen t\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Collaboration amo ng employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a supportive a nd healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workplace psychosoc ial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOutcomes:\n\n i dentify psychosocial hazards in the workplace\n assess risks to psychosoc ial health and wellbeing\n identify measures to control the risk of psych osocial hazards\n maintain and review the suitability of existing control measures\n some strategies to improve a mentally healthy workplace.\n\nE nquiries: please contact Zsofia Szasz.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registra tion for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be in voiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellatio n is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration ter ms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,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: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:991@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T011537Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/understanding-the-disability-discrimi nation-act-employing-and-supporting-staff-in-schools/ SUMMARY:Understanding the Disability Discrimination Act: Employing and Supp orting Staff in Schools DESCRIPTION:This session provides a comprehensive overview of your school ’s obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act and their applica tion to staff recruitment and performance management. Participants will ga in practical guidance on implementing lawful and equitable practices tha t accommodate the adjustment needs of employees with recognised disabiliti es. The program also addresses strategies for fostering a workplace cultur e that prioritises inclusion and professionalism. \n\nYour commitment: 1. 5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online se ssion.\n\nPresented by: Elizabeth Sexton\, Head of Workplace &\; Human Relations\, AISSA.\n\nPrice: There is no charge for this session.\n\nDate: 7 May 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 4 May 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This session will provide school leaders wit h a practical understanding of their obligations under the Disability Dis crimination Act 1992 (Cth). The session explores how the DDA applies to a ll aspects of the employment and on-going management of staff in schools.  \n\nParticipants will gain insights into creating inclusive employment p ractices that meet legal requirements\, while also promoting equity and we llbeing. A case study will be used to clarify the boundaries between lawfu l and unlawful actions. \n\nBy the end of this seminar\, participants wil l be able to: \n\n understand the key provisions of the DDA and relat ed laws and how they apply in schools\n distinguish between direct and i ndirect discrimination in employment\n understand when differential treat ment may be lawful\n identify examples of reasonable workplace adjustmen ts and understand how to assess requests while documenting the decision-ma king process appropriately\n  apply the DDA principles in recruitment\, performance management\, and return-to-work processes to avoid common pit falls that lead to discrimination claims.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Elizabeth Sexton.\n\nTerms and Conditions: There is no charge for this ses sion. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for t he full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation polic y. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1010@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260511T130000 DTSTAMP:20260324T015643Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/psychological-safety-for-leaders-2/ SUMMARY:Booked Out - Psychological Safety for Leaders DESCRIPTION:Designed for School Leaders and Managers\, this program explore s workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identificatio n and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment .\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelive ry mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: To be confirmed.\n\nPr ice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 11 May 2026\, 9:00am-1: 00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegistr ation closes: 20 April 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Managing psych osocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating workplac e factors affecting employees’ psychological well-being and job satisfac tion.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or emotional harm but aren ’t necessarily physical\, still impacting health and productivity. It’ s crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive work environment\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Collaboration among employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a supportive and healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and risk management fr ameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOutcomes:\n\n iden tify psychosocial hazards in the workplace\n assess risks to psychosocial health and wellbeing\n identify measures to control the risk of psychoso cial hazards\n maintain and review the suitability of existing control me asures\n some strategies to improve a mentally healthy workplace.\n\nEnqu iries: please contact Zsofia Szasz.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registratio n for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoi ced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation i s received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Pr ofessional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,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:1009@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260624T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T054805Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/psychological-safety-for-leaders-sess ion-2/ SUMMARY:Psychological Safety for Leaders DESCRIPTION:Designed for School Leaders and Managers\, this program explore s workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identificatio n and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment .\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelive ry mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: Tamara Robinson\, Work Health Safety Consultant\, South Australian Business Chamber (SABC).\n\nP rice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 24 June 2026\, 1:00pm- 5:00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegis tration closes: 28 May 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Managing psych osocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating workplac e factors affecting employees’ psychological well-being and job satisfac tion.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or emotional harm but aren ’t necessarily physical\, still impacting health and productivity. It’ s crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive work environment\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Collaboration among employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a supportive and healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and risk management fr ameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOutcomes:\n\n iden tify psychosocial hazards in the workplace\n assess risks to psychosocial health and wellbeing\n identify measures to control the risk of psychoso cial hazards\n maintain and review the suitability of existing control me asures\n some strategies to improve a mentally healthy workplace.\n\nEnqu iries: please contact Zsofia Szasz.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registratio n for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be invoi ced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellation i s received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Pr ofessional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,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:1005@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260730T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T073119Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/principals-of-risk-management-in-scho ols-camps-and-excursions/ SUMMARY:Principles of Risk Management in Schools: Camps and excursions DESCRIPTION:This session provides school leaders with comprehensive strateg ies to manage risks associated with school camps and excursions\, ensuring compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). Participants wi ll gain the ability to systematically identify\, evaluate and mitigate potential hazards while upholding their duty of care obligations. By the conclusion of the session\, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to plan and execute safe\, legally compliant offsite activities.  \n\nYo ur commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mo de: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: Sonia Albertini\, Head of Legal S ervices\, AISSA. \n\nPrice: There is no charge for this session.\n\nDate: 30 July 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will b e sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 23 July 202 6 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This session examines how risk managemen t applies to school camps and excursions\, where staff face heightened res ponsibilities for student safety\, duty of care\, and compliance. Particip ants will learn to apply a structured process—identify\, assess\, contro l\, and review—to the challenges of off‑site learning. \n\n The semi nar covers supervision planning\, staff capability\, medical and behaviou ral risks\, emergency procedures\, fatigue\, and post‑camp evaluation. It also clarifies staff legal obligations under the Work Health and Safet y Act 2012 (SA)\, the Education and Children’s Services Act 2019 (SA)\, and sector guidelines. \n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nApply Risk Management Processes: \n\n identify risks in off‑site activities (environmental\ , behavioural\, medical\, logistical) \n assess risks using likelihood/ consequence frameworks and prioritise controls \n implement measures: supervision ratios\, communication plans\, emergency protocols\, staff tra ining \n monitor and review risks during and after camps. \n\nManage S taff Responsibilities and Wellbeing: \n\n understand duty of care in of f‑site and overnight contexts \n manage fatigue\, workload\, and supe rvision pressures \n plan rest breaks\, clarify roles\, and set escalati on pathways. \n\nEnsure Compliance and Safe Practice: \n\n align planni ng with WHS duties\, SafeWork SA\, and sector guidance \n\n\n prepare st aff to manage medical issues\, allergies\, medications\, and behavioural  incidents \n\n\n conduct effective briefings for staff\, students\, a nd volunteers. \n\nStrengthen Culture and Improvement: \n\n use evaluat ions to review near misses and update risk assessments \n\n\n build a cu lture where staff feel supported and confident in off‑site activities.  \n\nProgram Lead: please contact Sonia Albertini.\n\nTerms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Lear ning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1011@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260821T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260304T045837Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/psychological-safety-for-leaders-3/ SUMMARY:Psychological Safety for Leaders DESCRIPTION:Designed for School Leaders and Managers\, this program explore s workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identificatio n and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment .\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelive ry mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: To be confirmed.\n\nPr ice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 21 August 2026\, 9:00am -1:00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nRegi stration closes: 28 July 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Managing psy chosocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating workpl ace factors affecting employees’ psychological well-being and job satisf action.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or emotional harm but are n’t necessarily physical\, still impacting health and productivity. It ’s crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive work environmen t\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Collaboration amo ng employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a supportive a nd healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workplace psychosoc ial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOutcomes:\n\n i dentify psychosocial hazards in the workplace\n assess risks to psychosoc ial health and wellbeing\n identify measures to control the risk of psych osocial hazards\n maintain and review the suitability of existing control measures\n some strategies to improve a mentally healthy workplace.\n\nE nquiries: please contact Zsofia Szasz.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registra tion for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be in voiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellatio n is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration ter ms and conditions including the cancellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,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:992@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261029T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261029T170000 DTSTAMP:20251211T044920Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/principles-of-risk-management-in-scho ols-managing-people-practice-and-wellbeing/ SUMMARY:Principles of Risk Management in Schools: Managing People\, Practic e\, and Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:This seminar provides an in-depth examination of risk managemen t principles as they relate to the employment\, management\, and wellbeing of school staff. The session outlines the legal requirements under the W ork Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and offers practical guidance on inte grating risk management into organisational culture and decision-making pr ocesses. Participants will explore structured methodologies for applying r isk management strategies across everyday school operations.\n\nYour commi tment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: Elizabeth Sexton\, Head of Workplace & \; Human Relations\, AISSA.\n\nPrice: There is no charge for this session. \n\nDate: 29 October 2026\, 3:30pm-5:00pm\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 22 October 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: This seminar explores r isk management principles in the employment\, management and wellbein g of school staff to ensure legal compliance under the Work Health and S afety Act 2012 (SA). The session will help participants understand their duties as school leaders and how to embed risk management as part of scho ol culture and decision-making. \n\nParticipants will examine how to appl y structured risk management processes to everyday areas of school operat ions. \n\nBy the end of this seminar\, participants will be able to: \n\ n identify\, assess\, control and monitor risks associated with the emplo yment and management of staff\, including psychosocial hazards such as wor kload\, fatigue\, and interpersonal conflict\n model a culture of care\, compliance\, and accountability\n\nAs well as manage the following specifi c risk areas: \n\n First Aid: Ensure adequate training\, resources\, and systems\n Camps and Excursions: Plan for staff supervision\, safety\, an d post-camp evaluations\n Fatigue Management: Recognise early warning sig ns of fatigue and implement reasonable adjustments\n Teacher Workload and Wellbeing: Balance operational needs with reasonable expectations\, ensur ing adequate support and consultation\n Psychosocial Hazards: Identify\, assess\, and mitigate risks related to stress\, conflict\, bullying\, and role overload in accordance with SafeWork SA guidance.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Elizabeth Sexton.\n\nTerms and Conditions: There is no cha rge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Co nditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the can cellation policy. CATEGORIES:Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal,Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1012@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261102T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260304T045840Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/psychological-safety-for-leaders-4/ SUMMARY:Psychological Safety for Leaders DESCRIPTION:Designed for School Leaders and Managers\, this program explore s workplace psychosocial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identificatio n and risk management frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment .\n\nYour commitment: 4 contact hours plus any required reading.\n\nDelive ry mode: 1 x face-to-face session.\n\nPresented by: To be confirmed.\n\nPr ice: $363.00 per person (GST inclusive).\n\nDate: 2 November 2026\, 1:00p m-5:00pm.\n\nLocation: AISSA\, 128 Greenhill Road\, Unley SA 5061.\n\nReg istration closes: 6 October 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram Overview: Managing psychosocial hazards involves identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating wor kplace factors affecting employees’ psychological well-being and job sat isfaction.\n\nThese hazards can cause psychological or emotional harm but aren’t necessarily physical\, still impacting health and productivity. I t’s crucial to manage psychosocial hazards for a positive work environme nt\, employee wellbeing\, and organisational performance. Collaboration am ong employers\, managers\, and employees is needed to create a supportive and healthy workplace culture.\n\nThis program explores workplace psychoso cial hazards\, reviewing existing hazard identification and risk managemen t frameworks\, and ensuring a safe working environment.\n\nOutcomes:\n\n identify psychosocial hazards in the workplace\n assess risks to psychoso cial health and wellbeing\n identify measures to control the risk of psyc hosocial hazards\n maintain and review the suitability of existing contro l measures\n some strategies to improve a mentally healthy workplace.\n\n Enquiries: please contact Zsofia Szasz.\n\nTerms and Conditions: Registr ation for this event will incur the fee detailed above. This fee will be i nvoiced after the event and is payable unless written notice of cancellati on is received seven or more days prior to the event.  See the AISSA’ s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration te rms and conditions including the cancellation policy. 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