AISNSW K-12 Wellbeing Conference

Connecting Social and Emotional Learning, Positive Behaviour and Academic Success

The 2023 AISNSW K-12 Wellbeing Conference invites delegates to engage with the latest research, resources and ideas to promote and maintain whole-school wellbeing.

There will be a range of highly regarded keynote presenters exploring the nexus of social and emotional learning (SEL), positive behaviour and academic success. A series of focus sessions will enable participants to delve deeper into areas of interest and relevance to their specific school context. Throughout the Conference, delegates have the opportunity to connect with respected practitioners and colleagues.

This professional learning experience meets the criteria for NESA accredited PD in the Priority Area of Student/Child Mental Health

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Date: Friday, 31 March 2023

Location: Manly Pacific, 55 N Steyne, Manly NSW 2095

Standard Descriptors: 1.1.2, 4.1.2, 4.4.2

Keynote Presenter: Emeritus Professor Donna Cross

Donna Cross is a behavioural scientist and Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, and a Strategic Advisor at the Telethon Kids Institute. Since 1993 Donna has been awarded over $85m in competitive research funding to conduct applied research with children and adolescents, and their families and teachers to improve their social and emotional wellbeing health and wellbeing and to reduce anti-social behaviour.

She has led over 80 applied school, digital technology, school and community-based research projects.

Keynote Presenter: Dr Andrew Martin

Andrew Martin, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist and Fellow of the College of Developmental and Educational Psychologists. His research focuses on motivation, engagement, and achievement as well as work into boys’ and girls’ education, gifted and talented, academic resilience, and ADHD.

His books include, "How to Motivate Your Child for School and Beyond" (Bantam), “How to Help Your Child Fly through Life: The 20 Big Issues” (Bantam) and his latest book is “Building Classroom Success, Eliminating Academic Fear and Failure” (Continuum).

2023 Wellbeing Conference Program

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