Date/Time:

30/07/2026 - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Categories:

• Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal
• Professional Learning

Description:

This session provides school leaders with comprehensive strategies to manage risks associated with school camps and excursions, ensuring compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). Participants will 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.  

Your commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.

Delivery mode: 1 x online session.

Presented by: Sonia Albertini, Head of Legal Services, AISSA. 

Price: There is no charge for this session.

Date: 30 July 2026, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: online via Zoom – a link will be sent via email prior to the session.

Registration closes: 23 July 2026 at 5:00pm.

Program Overview: This session gives school leaders practical insight into how the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE) apply to enrolments, suspensions, expulsions, and related complaints. Participants will explore their legal duties to ensure students with disability are treated fairly, supported appropriately, and not unlawfully discriminated against. The seminar also explains the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) complaint process and uses a case study to highlight lawful vs. unlawful decisions, focusing on reasonable adjustments, consultation, procedural fairness, and documentation.

Learning Outcomes:

Apply Risk Management Processes: 

• identify risks in off‑site activities (environmental, behavioural, medical, logistical)
• assess risks using likelihood/consequence frameworks and prioritise controls
• implement measures: supervision ratios, communication plans, emergency protocols, staff training
• monitor and review risks during and after camps.

Manage Staff Responsibilities and Wellbeing: 

• understand duty of care in off‑site and overnight contexts
• manage fatigue, workload, and supervision pressures
• plan rest breaks, clarify roles, and set escalation pathways.

Ensure Compliance and Safe Practice: 

• align planning with WHS duties, SafeWork SA, and sector guidance
• prepare staff to manage medical issues, allergies, medications, and behavioural incidents
• conduct effective briefings for staff, students, and volunteers.

Strengthen Culture and Improvement: 

• use evaluations to review near misses and update risk assessments
• build a culture where staff feel supported and confident in off‑site activities.

Program Lead: please contact Sonia Albertini.

Terms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.