ENHANCING STAFF WELLBEING IN VICTORIAN SCHOOLS

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1 ENHANCING STAFF WELLBEING IN VICTORIAN SCHOOLS A timely one day forum and strategic workshop for school leadership teams MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND - AFL DINING ROOM THURSDAY 4TH MAY Exploring key findings from the 2016 Principal Health and Wellbeing Survey and their implications for all Australian schools with Dr Philip Riley

2 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 RILEY CHIEF 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 BROWN EXECUTIVE CHAIR, NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (NESLI) of its workforce. These schools have positive and productive workplace cultures typified by highly engaged staff who undertake their challenging and engaged teachers enable better student outcomes. It is therefore One of the key characteristics of any high performing school is the quality and rewarding roles in settings that are nurturing. It is clear that supported 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.

3 WORKING TO HELP SCHOOLS BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL AND INCREASE WELLBEING The 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 TOOLKIT Launched 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 SERIES To 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.

4 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

5 EVENT THEMES Why 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

6 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, notfor-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 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.

7 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 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. 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. STEVE ODGERS HEAD 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.

8 ORGANISER The 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. REGISTRATION Complete the registration form at the back of this brochure and return it to us via: info@nesli.org Fax: Call us on to book over the phone. ATTENDANCE DETAILS Date: Thursday 4th May 2017 Registration Opens: 8:30am Conference Starts: 9:00am Conference Ends: 4:30pm Venue: AFL Dining Room - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond, Melbourne Conference Producer: Veronica Lake Phone: info@nesli.org

9 REGISTRATION FORM THIS DOCUMENT IS A TAX INVOICE RETURN VIA OR FAX: AN INITIATIVE OF THE WORKPLACE TRAINING ADVISORY AUSTRALIA (ABN ) ENHANCING STAFF WELLBEING IN VICTORIAN SCHOOLS Today s date: Organisation name: Phone: Mobile: Contact name: Postal address: Title/position: Names of participants 1. Title/position (required for confirmation details) RATE SINGLE 3 OR MORE OFFER PERIOD Early Bird $395 $345 pp Ends 14th April Standard $495 $445 pp Fees include GST. For large group bookings contact us on TOTALS TOTAL DELEGATES: TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES DUE: $ HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS EVENT? DIETARIES PAYMENT METHODS Please Invoice Me Name Amount $ Card Number Signature: Expiry Date Verification No. 3 digit number on card signature strip EFT Ac Name: National Excellence in School Leadership Institute PTY LTD Bank Name: Westpac, Melbourne BSB: A/c No *Please remittance advice to: finance@nesli.org FURTHER DETAILS Telephone: / info@nesli.org / Post: PO Box 4079, Melbourne University, VIC 3052 A substitute delegate is always welcome with written notification. No substitution fees will be charged provided notification is provided at least one week prior to the event. For standard registrations, in the event you wish to cancel your registration more than 30 days prior to commencement of the event, you agree to pay a cancellation fee of 10% of the event fee. If you cancel your program registration less than 30 days before commencement of the Program, you agree to pay a cancellation fee of 30%. Registrations made at an early bird or otherwise discounted rate are non-refundable. If you wish to cancel your registration more than 30 days prior to the event, you will be provided credit towards an alternative event. Due to circumstances outside of our control, it is possible we may need to cancel, reschedule, or change the venue of an event. We will make all reasonable efforts to inform attendees of any such changes with as much notice as possible. Should your Program be rescheduled or cancelled by us, all fees you have paid will be credited towards an alternative event or refunded to you. You acknowledge and agree that, to the extent the law allows, our liability is limited to the event fee and we will not be liable for any costs, damages or expenses incurred by you as a result of a cancellation, deferral, reschedule or change of venue. None of the above is intended to compromise your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Photos and/or video may be taken by us at the event and used for marketing purposes without further notice or permissions required. OFFICE USE ONLY CC ACT IR AL CD CA QA