2023 AISSA Governance Conference:
Empowering Great Governance In Your School
For Principals, Board Chairs and Board Members
STAMFORD GRAND GLENELG, ADELAIDE | 17 MARCH 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Governance Conference: Empowering Great Governance in Your School
The Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA) invites you to attend the 2023 AISSA Governance Conference to be held at the Stamford Grand Glenelg, Adelaide, on Friday 17 March 2023 at 9.00am - 3.30pm (registration from 8.00am).
2023 provides an exciting opportunity for key leaders in our schools to meet in person as part of the rapidly accelerating need to understand and implement great school governance. This conference, for principals, board chairs, and other board members, addresses three critical areas of board leadership, namely drivers of school choice and their impact on enrolments (based on AISSA’s recently commissioned research), the board’s role in supporting principal wellbeing and an exploration of future global education trends. In addition, the conference will be an opportunity to welcome Anne Dunstan, AISSA’s new Chief Executive, back to South Australia and the sector.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Key Dates
Earlybird Registration: Closed 3 March
Standard Registration: From 4 March onwards
Program Announced: Available Now!
About AISSA
The Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA) leads, supports, represents and advocates for the independent sector in South Australia to enhance the success, sustainability and strength of its member schools. Established in 1975 with 14 members it now represents 100% of the independent (non-Catholic, non-Government) schools in SA. The AISSA is the peak body for the Independent school sector in South Australia and is a member of Independent Schools Australia which represents independent schools nation-wide. The AISSA provides a forum for debate on significant policy issues and plays a leadership role in providing advice and information, representing individual schools and the sector.
Registration
Register
Registration includes all conference sessions, coffee/tea on arrival, morning tea and lunch on the day.
Registration Fees
| Earlybird Registration BEFORE 3 MARCH | $275.00 per person, plus GST |
| Standard Registration FROM 4 MARCH ONWARDS | $295.00 per person, plus GST |
Registration fees are $AUD plus GST. GST will be added during the payment section.
Payment can be made with credit card, or via EFT (invoice request).
**Please note, payment is to be paid directly to Event Studio, not AISSA. Please refer to the invoice for Event Studio Group EFT details**
Event Terms and Conditions can be found HERE.
To register as an individual, please click the register here button below:
To register members from your school as a group, please download the group registration spreadsheet and return to contact@eventstudio.com.au for processing:
Program
Program Overview
Speakers
David O'Loughlin, Chief Executive Officer kwpx
David began his career with Young & Rubicam Adelaide in the early 1990s working on national brands like Mitsubishi Motors, Berrivale Orchards and Balfours. After working in London with Banks Hoggins O’Shea with brands including Walt Disney, Waitrose, Leaf Foods and Sara Lee Corporation, his work took him to Toronto and Chicago.
On returning home to Australia in 2002, David joined TBWA in Melbourne, a part of the Omnicom Worldwide Group and then in 2007 became National Strategy Director of TBWA Australia. After being away from Adelaide for sixteen years David returned, taking up the position of Director, Marketing & Communications with the South Australian Tourism Commission. Here, with a rejuvenated approach to destination marketing, he launched the highly awarded and internationally recognised integrated campaigns for Kangaroo Island – Let Yourself Go, Barossa - Be Consumed, Adelaide - Breathe, the much-loved regional ‘Best Backyard’ campaign and the content driven ‘Through Local Eyes’ initiative.
Further to his role with the SATC, David was seconded to the Economic Development Board to develop South Australia’s new state brand, overseeing the research, design and launch of that brand. In 2014, David joined the strategic communications company kwpx, where he is now CEO. David is also a Director of KWP, Deputy Chair of Business SA - South Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a Director of The State Theatre Company South Australia and a Director of Bridging the Gap Foundation - part of the Menzies School of Indigenous Health & Research and Charles Darwin University.
Donna Cross OAM
Dr Donna Cross is a behavioural scientist and Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, and Senior Research Fellow at the Telethon Kids Institute. Donna has received over $84m in competitive applied research funding which has contributed to significant health and education policy and practice change in schools and communities. Her research addresses children’s and adolescents’ social and emotional wellbeing, mental health promotion, bullying prevention, and positive and safe online behaviour. Donna also has an interest in principal wellbeing and the actions boards can take to support the creation of a positive school culture.
For her leadership improving children’s and adolescents’ mental health and wellbeing Donna received an OAM, was the 2012 WA Australian of the Year, the 2022 inductee to the WA Women’s Hall of Fame and she is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science.
Anthony Mackay AM
Anthony is immediate past CEO and current Co-Chair of the Washington DC-based National Center on Education and the Economy. He was Inaugural Chair, Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL); Inaugural Deputy Chair of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA); immediate past Chair Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and immediate past Deputy Chair of the Education Council New Zealand. Anthony is Deputy Chancellor, Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia;
Honorary Senior Fellow of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne; and Visiting Professor to the International Centre for Educational Enhancement, University of Bolton, UK.
He is Co-Chair of Learning Creates Australia. Anthony is co-founder of the Global Education Leaders’ Partnership (GELP), and Foundation Board Chair of the Innovation Unit Ltd, England; an Expert Advisor to OECD/CERI; and Consultant Advisor to Global Cities Education Network. He is also the Moderator of the Annual International Summit on the Teaching Profession; and Moderator of Ministerial Sessions and Key Debates at the Annual World Innovation Summit on Education (WISE).
Anne Dunstan, Chief Executive, Association of Independent Schools of South Australia
Anne has recently commenced as the Chief Executive of the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA). Prior to this she was the Principal of Guildford Grammar School in Perth WA, an independent Anglican co-educational day and boarding school, for students from Early Learning to Year 12.
Previously, Anne was Principal at Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide, from 2014 – 2019 and Deputy Principal of Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, from 2009-2013. As well as being a member of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board, Anne has also contributed to the SACE Principal Partnership Strategy Group and the Special Provisions Advisory Panel. Anne was a Board Member of the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA) from 2016 – 2019, holding the position of Deputy Chair from 2017-2019. She was an active member of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) and has served as a Secretary/Treasurer for the SA/NT Branch.
In 2019, Anne was awarded the Noel Volk Excellence Award, presented by AISSA in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the independent sector. A highly experienced and strategic educational leader, board and committee member with a track record of working collaboratively to create vibrant, inclusive and optimistic learning communities that enable all members to thrive and achieve, Anne is experienced in leading transformational change, inspiring a culture of innovation and excellence, and especially passionate about growing the capacity of others.
Venue & Parking
Venue
Stamford Grand Hotel Adelaide at Glenelg, one of Adelaide's premier beachside resorts, is a 10 minute drive from the airport and a 20 minute drive from Adelaide's CBD. Located right on the beach at popular seaside suburb of Glenelg, Stamford Grand resort is accessed via Jetty Road's vibrant retail 7-day trading strip.Venue Parking
The Stamford Grand Adelaide hotel at Glenelg offers parking 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Stamford Grand Car Park, Saint Johns Row, Glenelg
Entrance and Exit is via St Johns Row. Please note: The maximum height restriction is 1.95 metres. Conference rate is $12 per day for day delegate parking and is self parking (please see staff onsite to validate your ticket for a special rate).
Other Parking Options
You will find further paid parking options nearest the venue at the Elizbeth Street Car Park, Corner of Elizabeth Street and Moseley Street. The Glenelg area has plenty of other parking options for you. View options of where to park along Jetty Road and its surrounds below, or download a copy here.
Why not catch the Tram?
The trip from the Adelaide City Centre to Glenelg will take you 30 minutes. To view tram stops and timetables, visit the Adelaide Metro website here.
*click on the above map image to view a larger/pdf copy
Contact Us
Contact
For all enquiries relating to the AISSA Boards & School Governance Conference, please contact the Conference Manager:
Event Studio - Grace Mulraney
Email: contact@eventstudio.com.au
Phone: + 61 8 8379 8222