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ENHANCING STAFF WELLBEING IN VICTORIAN SCHOOLSA timely one day forum and strategic workshop for school leadership teamsMELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND - AFL DINING ROOMTHURSDAY 4TH MAY

Exploring key findings from the 2016 Principal Health and Wellbeing Survey and their implications for all Australian schools with Dr Philip Riley

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WHY WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT INCREASED WELLBEING ACROSS ALL SCHOOL COMMUNITIES Recently launched, Dr Philip Riley’s 2016 survey into principal health and wellbeing clearly shows that increasing reports

of stress due to mental health issues are taking a heavy toll on principals. Indeed, an overwhelming body of research is

highlighting the excessive stress and duress faced by all Australian educators and the flow on effects this is having to their

students. Along with a growing number of K-12 education stakeholders, we argue that this is a critical national challenge

and requires immediate attention at multiple levels.

DR PHILIP RILEYCHIEF INVESTIGATOR, PRINCIPAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SURVEY

Today’s children are tomorrow’s nation builders. As custodians of their

futures, teachers are charged with giving them the best opportunities they

can. Countless studies show the transformative nature of education. To

do this well, we owe it to ourselves to be the best we can be. That means

thriving as educators, not merely surviving. The 2016 Australian Principal

Health and Wellbeing Survey shows that this depends on collaboration.

The technical term is social capital. When social capital increases within an

organisation everyone improves together.

DR STEPHEN BROWNEXECUTIVE CHAIR, NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (NESLI)

One of the key characteristics of any high performing school is the quality

of its workforce. These schools have positive and productive workplace

cultures typified by highly engaged staff who undertake their challenging

and rewarding roles in settings that are nurturing. It is clear that supported

and engaged teachers enable better student outcomes. It is therefore

vitally important that we consistently monitor and proactively adopt

strategies that will aid the work of one of the most vital resources for all

schools - their workforce.

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ENHANCING STAFF WELLBEING IN VICTORIAN SCHOOLSTHURSDAY 4TH MAY - MCG, AFL DINING ROOM

WORKING TO HELP SCHOOLS BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL AND INCREASE WELLBEINGThe National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) is collaborating with a number of senior education

stakeholders including Dr Philip Riley on a major national initiative to help support increased mental health and wellbeing

for all Australian educators and school support staff. The initiative will focus on two key areas: assisting school leadership

teams to lead proactive conversations around social capital, and providing practical and accessible tools and strategies to

help individuals manage their own health and wellbeing.

The initiative will focus on two important opportunities for schools:

THE TEACHERS WELLBEING TOOLKITLaunched across the country in November 2016, the Teachers Wellbeing Toolkit is a group development program designed

to help schools create a professional climate which is conducive to the optimal health and wellbeing of all staff, and to

help improve social capital across the organisation. The only program of its kind in Australia, the Toolkit assists individuals

to proactively manage their own wellbeing and provides strategies for professional communities to better understand and

support each other.

STAFF WELLBEING EVENT SERIESTo accompany the national rollout of the Teachers Wellbeing Toolkit, NESLI will be conducting a series

of 1 day events across the country to provide a platform for school leadership teams to further explore

wellbeing within the school context.

The aims of these important events include:

• Discuss findings from the 2016 Principal Health and Wellbeing Survey and

their implications for schools with Chief Investigator, Dr Philip Riley

• Explore the link between social capital and wellbeing in schools

• Offer school leadership teams advice on how they can lead wellbeing

conversations within their school

• Provide practical strategy on implementing wellbeing initiatives.


HOW WILL THIS EVENT BENEFIT MY SCHOOL COMMUNITY?This 1 day event represents an important and timely forum for school leadership teams to explore both the importance

of improving social capital within their school and practical ways to start achieving this. Through a series of expert

presentations and group workshops, participants will increase their knowledge around what drives social capital and

wellbeing in professional communities and create practical strategies to implement this within their school.

WHO WILL ATTEND THIS EVENT?This event has been primarily designed for school leadership teams. In addition to this, it is expected that a wide range

of school leaders, wellbeing professionals, teachers and school support staff will be in attendance. Presentations and

development sessions will be relevant for individuals across all school systems.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND THIS EVENT?• Hear from Dr Philip Riley about findings in the 2016 Principal Health and Wellbeing Survey

• Learn about the links between improved social capital and wellbeing

• Hear from organisations leading the way in wellbeing

• Learn how to lead wellbeing conversations in your school

• Hear from mental health experts and recognised practitioners

• Learn how the Teachers Wellbeing Toolkit is impacting the health and wellbeing of thousands of Australian educators

• Understand what resources are available to your school

• Connect and share ideas with other school leaders


EVENT THEMESWhy we must work together to support increased wellbeing across all school communities

Leading conversations on wellbeing in Victorian schools

Key findings from the 2016 Principal Health and Wellbeing Survey

Using contemporary research findings to impact everyday decisions

Building social capital in Australian schools - The Teachers Wellbeing Toolkit

Understanding legal obligations around mental health and wellbeing

Schools wellbeing case studies

Developing your schools wellbeing strategy


DR PHILIP RILEY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, INSTITUTE FOR POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION (IPPE), AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Dr Philip Riley is a prolific and highly successful Australian researcher who has spent the last

seven years of his professional career studying the impact of the school environment on principal

health and wellbeing. His research has had significant engagement and impact, with extraordinary

media take up of the issue recently. Approximately 50% of Australia’s, 20% of New Zealand’s

and 25% of Ireland’s principals are participating in his longitudinal research which also involves

all national principal organisations in Australia and Ireland. Importantly, Philip spent 16 years in

a school prior to his academic career, and his personal focus is on using the research to make

a real difference to the wellbeing of principals and their communities and support them to lead

successfully in stressful environments.

SHEREE VERTIGAN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF INTERNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF PRINCIPALS (ICP)

Sheree has successfully led and managed many complex organisations in the public sector, not-

for-profit, professional associations and the private sector in her 25 years as a senior executive.

She has been the Executive Secretary of the International Confederation of Principals (ICP) since

2014. Prior to taking up this role she was the ICP regional representative for Asia/Oceania and

the President/Executive Director of Australian Secondary Principals Association (ASPA). Sheree’s

lifelong commitment to educational leadership includes her role as Principal of Reece High School

in Devonport Tasmania and as a Director of Headspace. She has been a principal, network leader,

consultant, coach, policy adviser, advocate and teacher.

DAVID BOTT BA, PGRADDIP ED., PGRADDIP PSYCH.HEAD OF POSITIVE EDUCATION AT GEELONG GRAMMAR SCHOOL

David is responsible for overseeing the Positive Education curriculum from ELC - 12, including

explicit wellbeing lessons, dedicated focus days, pastoral care tutorials and weaving key

wellbeing concepts into existing academic curriculum. David also teaches VCE & IB Psychology

and was the Head of Psychology for five years at Aldenham School in the UK. In 2011 David

co-authored his first book, “Teach Positive: Applying the science of positive psychology to the

classroom”. David has delivered many professional development seminars and consulted with

numerous schools in Australia and around the world. The particular focus of his work has been

in highlighting the impact of positive teacher-student relationships on learning and identifying

factors that facilitate outstanding teaching and learning in the modern classroom. In 2014, David

completed the Professional Certificate in Positive Education at the University of Melbourne and

has subsequently lectured in this programme.


JASON RENSHAW CHIEF LEARNING INNOVATION OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT

Jason has close to 20 years of experience leading the design, delivery and management of

innovative curriculum in K-12, vocational, tertiary, government and corporate settings in both

Australia and Asia. Jason has managed schools with teaching teams of 30+ and up to a thousand

students. He was a visiting lecturer and unit convener in the Graduate School of Education at

one of South Korea’s most highly rated national universities and collaborated closely with middle

and high school principals across an entire province. His schools experience in Australia includes

head teacher responsibilities for year 11 and 12 English as well as leading e-learning and teaching

excellence initiatives across large teams of teachers, for which he was given an Award for

Excellence in Teaching and Learning in 2012.


SIMON BROWN-GREAVES DIRECTOR AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, FBG GROUP

Simon Brown-Greaves is an experienced senior executive manager and organisational

psychologist with more than 20 years’ involvement in helping organisations align the needs of

people and performance. He has extensive experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and

delivering human capital projects and services across all areas of the Australian market. Simon is

the co-owner and Director of FBG Group, an organisation that provides high quality customised

leadership and organisational consulting services.

STEVE ODGERSHEAD OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMATION, RETAIL BANKING ANZ

Within ANZ’s Australian Retail Division, Steve has responsibility for transforming ANZ’s branches,

contact centres, ATM networks, mobile lenders and interactions with mortgage brokers. This

includes optimising ANZ’s physical footprint and digitising processes and interactions to improve

both staff and customers’ experience.

CHRIS GIANATTI DIRECTOR, KELLY HAZEL QUILL LAWYERS

Chris’ expertise spans the full range of industrial and employment matters including Corporate

performance, policy, change management and productivity, employment litigation (including

adverse action, unfair dismissal and EEO) and OHS, bullying and major incident prosecution

defences. Chris regularly appears in the Fair Work Commission, as well as in the federal and state

courts nationally. While based in Melbourne, his practice often takes him around the country,

with his major clients spread across a range of industries including resources, infrastructure,

construction, banking, manufacturing, transport, media, professional services and retail.

ORGANISERThe National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) is a collaborative arrangement bringing together an

unprecedented array of stakeholders with a common commitment around developing exceptional school leaders. Through

the provision of global best practice in leadership development, NESLI targets the immediate need to equip Australian

teachers - across all divides - with the skills, knowledge and confidence to overcome the complex leadership challenges

in today’s school environment. In conjunction with many of the region’s most respected educational institutions, NESLI is

creating a new standard in school leadership. Over the coming years, NESLI will enable educational leaders to benefit from

world standard leadership development and gain access to an exclusive national network of school leaders.

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ATTENDANCE DETAILSDate: Thursday 4th May 2017Registration Opens: 8:30amConference Starts: 9:00amConference Ends: 4:30pmVenue: AFL Dining Room - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, MelbourneConference Producer: Veronica LakePhone: 1300 938 470E-mail: [email protected]


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