2018WACSSO Annual Conference

YOU’RE INVITED!18TH - 19TH AUGUST 2018

The Grand Ballroom, Crown PerthDETAILS INSIDE • FIRST DELEGATE FREE!

WACSSO Invites you! We are very excited to bring you our 84th Annual WACSSO Conference. We invite you to join us for another enriching conference weekend of learning, networking and fun that will set your Association on the path to success.

Annual Conference is the one time of year public school parents and school communities from across the whole of our great state come together, learn and share experiences about education and the public school system.

Come celebrate our 2018 theme ‘Make it Happen. Make it Matter. The Power of Parents!’ and enjoy a weekend of learning and networking. This year’s conference theme celebrates the power of parents in improving students’ educational outcomes and shaping positive, healthy school communities.

Conference weekend is one big standing ovation for all of the amazing things we achieve as parents, carers, P&C volunteers and, collectively, as an organisation. As well as the outstanding accomplishments of our State’s public education system. Following this, Conference will highlight useful tools for P&Cs to use in the running of their associations.

Annual Conference is WACSSO’s key event; the weekend guides the direction of our organisation and serves as the platform for future activities and initiatives. During Saturday’s agenda item session, delegates vote on new policy and determine priority issues.

Delegates will have the opportunity to attend two of eight workshops; hear from speakers, including our keynotes, Colin Pettit and Jane Caro; ask a question of the Minister for Education and Training, or Director General Department of Education; enjoy student performances; network and share ideas with like-minded people from all across the state; engage with our generous exhibitor-sponsors; and, of course, kick up your heels at our much loved Saturday evening sundowner.

Take a look inside this brochure. We’re sure you’ll be impressed by what’s on offer for 2018!

Welcome to Country Barry McGuireBarry is a Balladong, Wadjuk, Noongar who is highly regarded as a public speaker, facilitator and negotiator. Barry has worked as a consultant and cultural advisor on a range of strategic projects across the Corporate, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors as well as Local, State & Federal Government structures.

In addition to his role as Managing Director of Redspear Safety, he continues to play an active role in community development across Perth. This allows him to exercise his passion for the promotion and sharing of cultural understanding across all industries.

Saturday 18th August 8.00am Delegate Registration includes

early morning coffee/tea

8.30am 84th Conference opens Welcome to Country – Barry McGuire

8.45am Kylie Catto, President’s Welcome

9.05am Opening student performance

9.30am Hon Sue Ellery MLC, Minister for Education and Training

10.15am Morning Tea Break

11:00am Agenda Items Session

11.45am Student Panellists

12.30pm Lunch Break

1.30pm Keynote Presentation – Colin Pettit, Commissioner for Children and Young People

2.30pm Information Session – The Fathering Project

3.15pm Major Sponsor Presentations Certificate of Merit recipients Good News Stories Draw

3.30pm Afternoon Tea Break

4.00pm Workshop Sessions x 4

5.30pm Conference Adjourns

Lotterywest group photo - All delegates please meet inthe foyer.

6.00pm - Networking7.00pm Sundowner,

includes Student Entertainment

Sunday 19th August7.00am Light breakfast -

Coffee, tea and muffin

8.00am Workshop Sessions x 4

9:45am Sharyn O’Neill, Director General, Department of Education

10.45am Brunch

11.30am Keynote Presentation – Jane Caro

12.30pm Closing Session: includes prize draws, Exhibitor of Excellence Award, etc.

1.00pm Conference Concludes

Provisional Timetable

Keynote SPEAKERS Colin PettitCommissioner for Children and Young PeopleCommissioner for Children and Young People Colin Pettit has almost 40 years’ experience in working with children and young people in the education sector across Western Australia and Tasmania in teaching, administration and executive roles. In all of his education roles Colin has had a focus on improving the wellbeing of children and young people.

Colin was appointed Commissioner in November 2016 and has a statutory responsibility to monitor, protect and advocate for the wellbeing of the more than 590,000 children and young people under the age of 18 in Western Australia.

The Commissioner will present the key findings from his major education consultation with 1,900 WA school students. This consultation explored the factors that influence a student’s level of engagement in school and what support they need both at school and at home.

Much effort has been put into developing resources, frameworks, policies and programs to support and engage students. This work is important and has helped many students, but by listening to the voices of children and young people, it is clear there is more to be done to create a truly responsive and equitable education system.

Jane CaroAuthor, Novelist, Journalist, Broadcaster, Columnist, Advertising Writer and Media and Social CommentatorJane has published five books and has recently published “Just a Queen” a sequel to her earlier work “Just a Girl” and “Plain Speaking Jane”

A regular on the Gruen Transfer she has also appeared in the media including weekly spots on Weekend Sunrise, and Sunrise. She has created, written, presented and co-produced for ABC Radio and Television. She has also appeared on The Drum, Q&A, The Project, Daily Edition, Mornings on 9, Studio 10 and Today. She writes regular monthly columns for MT (Management Today) Magazine, and the Sun Herald’s Sunday Life.

Presentation session Helping kids by building a community of men in schoolsWayne Bradshaw, CEO, The Fathering Project Research shows that if there is an effective parent or carer in a child’s life, then the child’s outcomes in life are often significantly enhanced. There is less substance abuse and risk of suicide, and better learning, physical health and improved social skills.

The Fathering Project’s school program aims to create an environment where fathers and father figures can gather to share experiences; create mateship; learn to be intentional in their parenting; create networks and learn some skills for the benefit of their kids.

Wayne will discuss the project’s programs and the evaluation that these build engagement between fathers and their kids, plus the added bonus of improving school community.

First Workshop Sessions Saturday 18th August

W1 - 7 Steps to High Performing P&C’sIan Crawford, Candor Training and ConsultancyIf you really want to know how to build your committee to serve the school with greater efficiency and effectiveness, then this workshop is for you!

Interactive, challenging and inspiring. This workshop will provide you with strategies that you can take away and implement immediately. Take your P&C to the next level!

W2 - Action on NutritionThe Action on Nutrition Team The Action on Nutrition team includes the Cancer Council, Edith Cowan University, Foodbank WA, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, WA Health Promoting Schools Association and WA School Canteen Association Inc. (WASCA)

Do you want to learn more about food and nutrition programs in schools? Do you want to discuss food and nutrition at your school but feel unsure where to start?Do you know how to influence the food culture at your school?By attending this workshop, parents will feel empowered to step into the nutrition space in their school community. This hands-on workshop will help you take action, great or small!

W3 - How Creative Fundraising Connects Communities Mandy Weidmann, Australia’s ‘Fundraising Whisperer’In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of ‘connective fundraising’ and walk away with a notebook full of ideas to make your fundraising more fun and meaningful. An interactive workshop, you will witness first-hand some creative fundraising, but never fear - you’ll be provided with Mandy’s special ‘funny money’ to play with!

Mandy Weidmann is Australia’s ‘Fundraising Whisperer’ – publisher of the Fundraising Directory and author of the Practical Fundraising Handbook for School and Club Volunteers. Mandy believes that parent volunteers shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel all the time and is passionate about providing resources to make fundraising easier.

W4 - In Search of Safety: Understanding forced migration journeys and supporting new Australians Alison Cook, Australian Red CrossThis session will help position you, as a school community, to be stronger, more connected and a better place for migrant students and families. This session is an opportunity to engage in a safe and open conversation about people impacted by migration. The session will provide insights, engage critical thinking and foster appreciation of diversity.

Australia has resettled over 800,000 refugees and displaced people since 1945. With over 65.6 million people currently displaced worldwide, understanding what this means in a global and local context is important. 51% of the world’s refugees are children, so an awareness of the experience of asylum seeker and refugee children in their home country, their journey to Australia and their new life here is crucial in supporting them to thrive. Come and learn how to support these families!

Second Workshop Sessions Sunday 19th August

W5 - How Creative Fundraising Connects Communities Mandy Weidmann, Australia’s ‘Fundraising Whisperer’In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of ‘connective fundraising’ and walk away with a notebook full of ideas to make your fundraising more fun and meaningful. An interactive workshop, you will witness first-hand some creative fundraising, but never fear - you’ll be provided with Mandy’s special ‘funny money’ to play with!

Mandy Weidmann is Australia’s ‘Fundraising Whisperer’ – publisher of the Fundraising Directory and author of the Practical Fundraising Handbook for School and Club Volunteers. Mandy believes that parent volunteers shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel all the time and is passionate about providing resources to make fundraising easier.

W6 - Resilience: It Matters!Robert Munce, EdConnect AustraliaAnyone who spends time with or supports children and adolescents will benefit from attending this workshop. Being resilient is one of the most important life skills every person possesses however, for some children, these skills require a little extra nurturing.

This interactive and fun workshop will help participants understand what it means to be resilient and why being resilient is important for young people when it comes to navigating life’s challenges and ultimately thriving. Participants will leave this workshop feeling optimistic with a range of simple and effective skills for assisting children to improve their resilience.

W7 - Show me the Money: Sponsorship and Grants for P&C’sIan Crawford, Candor Training and ConsultancyDo you want to know the secret to successfully securing grants and sponsorship? This workshop will teach you inside tips to submitting successful applications, from the person who wrote the application forms and assessment tools! The group will also take a look at a successful sponsorship proposal for $540,000, which was written by a person just like you. If you are interested in securing more money for your P&C, then this workshop is for you.

W8 - Solution Sharing: P&C ‘Brain-picking’ WorkshopRichard Brand, WACSSO In this practical session you will actively work to apply your experience, knowledge and inspiration to tackle some of the most common issues, dilemmas and challenges facing the operations of your P&C associations with emphasis on creating achievable solutions to share with P&Cs across WA.

The questions will come from you, as will the answers!

Note: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose their preferred workshop sessions prior to Conference. If your Association is sending more than one attendee, it is highly recommended that each person attend a different workshop in order to maximize knowledge gained during the weekend.

General Information REGISTRATION FEEYour Association’s 2018/19 affiliation includes the registration of one complimentary delegate at no additional cost. For the second delegate and observers the cost is $175pp. Payment is due by 27 July 2018. A receipt will be mailed to the P&C.

Your registration includes:

• A Conference bag, a Conference guide, a badge and voting card/s. These will be provided upon registration at Conference;

• Refreshments throughout conference weekend, plus, Saturday evening sundowner;• Entry into prize draws;• Liaising with exhibitors and browsing sponsor displays;• Networking and sharing ideas with like-minded P&C members; and• Opportunities to meet and greet speakers and workshop facilitators.

Members of government school associations, who are not affiliated with WACSSO, are invited to attend the conference at a cost of $250. For non-government school association members, and all others, the cost to attend conference is $400.

WHO CAN VOTE? Saturday’s agenda item session guides the direction of our organisation, serving as the platform for future activities and initiatives. Delegates consider new policy, and determine priority issues and action for the next twelve months.Affiliated P&C Associations/School Board/Council/District Councils are entitled to two votes. Observers and non-affiliates do not have speaking or voting rights.

HOW TO REGISTERPlease register online at: www.wacsso.wa.edu.au/training-events/wacsso-conference Or complete the registration form in this brochure and mail to: WACSSO PO Box 6295 EAST PERTH WA 6892

Please note: If your Association is sending more than one delegate and observer/s, a separate form must be submitted for each attendee.

AUSLAN INTERPRETERS AT CONFERENCETwo Auslan interpreters will be provided by the WA Department of Education for the weekend. Email info@wacsso.wa.edu.au to ensure you are best placed to engage with this service.

GETTING TO CROWN PERTH AND PARKINGThere is plenty of free and paid parking around the venue. Burswood Station is conveniently close by. Visit www.crownperth.com.au/general/parking/information for details.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSEFriday 20 July 2018.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS POLICY There will be no refunds available after Friday 27 July 2018.

Accommodation WACSSO has reserved a group booking at Crown Promenade Perth, for delegates requiring accommodation for Friday 17 and Saturday 18 August 2018.

LocationCrown Promenade Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, BURSWOOD

Crown Promenade is very conveniently located onsite, at Crown Perth, and is a short 5 min walk to the Conference venue, The Grand Ballroom.

Crown Promenade Perth – Superior King or Twin Room$250.00 per night incl GST in Superior King or Twin room (includes Wifi) Visit www.crownpromenadeperth.com.au for room and facilities information

Breakfast at Market & Co – open at 6.30am Full Buffet: $31.90 per person per day.

Reserve AccommodationTo reserve accommodation at Crown Promenade Perth, please contact the hotel before Tuesday 17 July.Please quote 2018 WACSSO to get the negotiated group rate.You can contact the Hotel Reservations Department on:

• Web link: www.book.passkey.com/go/2018WACSSO• Email: reservations.pcp@crownhotels.com.au • Telephone: 9362 8888 or Toll Free 1800 999 667

(choose option ‘3’ after selecting Hotel)Delegates to pay own account. Please note, credit card details will be required when making reservations.Please note, a charge equal to one night’s accommodation will apply to any rooms cancelled 30 days prior to the arrival date or any non-arrival of booked rooms.

Platinum – Sundowner SponsorGlobe Insurance Services globeinsurance.com.au

Platinum Sponsor – Rural, Regional and RemoteLotterywestlotterywest.wa.gov.au

Platinum SponsorForpark Australia forparkaust.com.au

Good News Stories; Gold and Conference PhotographerMSP Photography WAmsp.com.au

Gold SponsorsAustralian School & Club Fundraising Specialists australianfundraising.com.au

Cancer Council - SunSmart and Crunch&Sip sunsmart.com.au crunchandsip.com.au

Commonwealth Bank School Banking commbank.com.au

Eclipse Universal eclipseuniversal.com.au

Just Pizza Company justpizzacompany.com.au

Miracle Recreation Equipment miracle-recreation.com

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA (Inc) sstuwa.org.au

Tru Blu Beverages trublubeverages.com.au

West Coast Shade westcoastshade.com.au

Woods Furniture woodsfurniture.com.au

Ziggies Educational Supplies ziggies.net.au

Silver SponsorsDare Adventures dareadventures.com.au

Fundraising Directory fundraisingdirectory.com.au

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation sailleeuwin.com

Photo Hendriks photohendriks.com.au

School Ribbons Pty Ltd ponytailsandfairytales.com.au

Bronze SponsorsC D Dodd Scrap Metal Recyclers recyclers.com.au

Crown Perth crownperth.com.au

Mercure Perth mercureperth.com.au

Badge SponsorSchoolBannerswww.schoolbanners.com.au

Notepad and Voting Card Sponsor Fineline Print and Copywww.fineline.com.au

Bag Sponsor Vanguard Press vanguardpress.com.au

WACSSO is proudly supported by the Department of Education.

2018 WACSSO Conference SponsorshipWACSSO acknowledges and thanks the below sponsors for their generosity and support of the 2018 Annual Conference ‘Make it happen, make it matter. The power of parents!’ at Crown Perth.

Registration Form 2018 WACSSO Conference

Make it happen, make it matter. The power of parents!

Note: One registration form per person.

Please complete this form and return to WACSSO - with payment, if applicable. Alternatively, complete the online form at: www.wacsso.wa.edu.au/training-events/wacsso-conference

Name:

Postal Address:

Postcode:

Telephone: (Daytime):

Email:

P&C Representing:

Authorised by: (P&C President / P&C Secretary)

Type of registration (See the WACSSO website for all other registration types and charges)□ First Delegate (No Charge)□ Second Delegate ($175)□ Observer ($175)

Preferences/requirements □ I will be attending the Networking Sundowner on Saturday evening, 6.00pm-7.00pm. □ Tick if you do not wish your name and image to be used for WACSSO promotion and by our

photographer.□ If applicable, please advise any special dietary requirements, e.g. allergies, intolerances etc.

Question SessionsPrior notice of questions is required. Questions from the floor will NOT be accepted.

Question/Issue:

□ Minister for Education □ Director General

Registrations Close Friday 20 July 2018ABN: 46 108 238 074

PO Box 6295, East Perth WA 6892Fax: 9264 4948

Email: info@wacsso.wa.edu.auWebsite: www.wacsso.wa.edu.au