March 2014
1
Teachers
1
All employees
3
Teachers, school leaders
3
Teachers
3
RTO managers, VET
coordinators, training
managers,
trainer/assessors
3
Program
ongoing
Public sector employees,
executive leaders
Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA): Sentence and Paragraph Basics
Participants will be able to choose from two workshops which will run concurrently: Understanding
Sentences presented by Marianne Schubert and Writing Better Paragraphs presented by Pat
Hipwell. For more information contact ALEA on 1800 248 379 or visit their website.
Building Active Communities Workshops: Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For
more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and
Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Classroom 1 of 4
Virtual Classrooms are private, secure eLearn (Blackboard) spaces which teachers create to support
learning. A Virtual Classroom enables teachers to present curriculum concepts and understandings
in a blended model (rather than just as individual learning objects or activities) and allows students to
access the content from home. It also enables students to collaborate and communicate in a safe
environment via blogs, wikis, journals and forums. Virtual Classrooms have a wide range of tools that
enable customisation to suit the learning intent and focus. Part 1 of the series looks at examples of
virtual classrooms and how they can be used. It will also demonstrate how to create your own virtual
classroom. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Restart Teaching Program
Restart Teaching is a 30-hour returning to teaching (RTT) professional development program
comprising four online modules. The program has been developed for state school teachers who do
not meet the recency of practice requirement for registration with the Queensland College of
Teachers. Participants will work with an experienced online facilitator to complete the program over
13 weeks. The course focuses on current curriculum frameworks, teaching and learning practices
and legislative and legal responsibilities. All state school teachers with the RTT condition against
their registration or any state school teachers seeking continuing professional development can
register for the next intake via the Professional Development website. For more information contact
Jacquie FitzGerald, Workforce Capability and Performance Unit on 3513 6530.
Brisbane
Velg Training: Strategies for Implementing a Self-Assessment Review Process
This one-day session is designed to support RTOs in the self-management of their compliance and
internal control systems. The workshop will assist in identifying the riskier aspects of operations and
cement an important link with continuous improvement of training and assessment, client services
and management of operational systems. For more information contact Velg Training on 3966 3888
or visit their website.
QUT Business School Public Sector Management Program (PSM) Program 124 - Introductory
Day
The Public Sector Management Program (PSM) is a leadership and management education program
Velg Training Rooms, Wavell
Heights
Toowoomba
OneChannel web conference
Facilitated online course through
the Learning Place
QUT Business School, Brisbane
3
Teachers, school support
staff
3-6
Executive leaders
3-7
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
3, 17-18
March &
14 April
Executive leaders
4
Teacher aides
4
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
4
Teachers
for public sector middle managers and emerging leaders. With a distinctive curriculum developed by
academic and government experts, and endorsed by leading public policy organisations, it leads to
one of Australia’s pre-eminent qualifications in public sector management. For more information
contact Asanka Haluwana, Public Service Commission on 3003 2873 or visit the Queensland PSM
program website.
MultiLit – PreLit Workshop
Prep PreLit is evidence-based and best practice. Designed to complement a play-based learning
environment, it can be taught to a whole class, small groups, or individually. The program comprises
108 short, prescriptive lessons within which skills and concepts are taught explicitly and
systematically in a hierarchical sequence. There are two main components: phonological awareness
and oral language development through story book reading. MultiLit is a research initiative of
Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818 or visit their website.
UQ Business School: Leadership for Executive Women
This course will allow participants to access new ideas and inspirational ways of thinking about
leadership issues that are relevant to women executives. It will provide an insight into how women
can lead in ways that are both personally satisfying and professionally rewarding. For more
information contact Brad May, Development Manager, UQ Business School on 3346 7111 or visit
their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leadership Development
Program
This program develops leaders who are capable of bridging levels and functions in the organisation,
leading other managers and turning strategy into action. For more information contact the Mt Eliza
National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Public Service Commission Emerging Leaders Program: Leadership of Strategic Supplier
Relationships
This program delivered by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a flexible, work-based,
blended learning program that develops leadership skills and supports career development. There
are nine core active learning modules and participants may complete any numbers of these. The
program develops the skills and confidence to build and lead highly effective teams. Thos module
builds the essential skills and understandings that enable senior leaders to lead and manage those
who will create, monitor and maintain high performance supplier relationships. For more information
contact Rainet Mutandwa, QUT on 3138 4202 or the Public Service Commission on 300 32873 or
visit their website.
OneChannel Digital Practice Guide Web Conference: Support Staff_MyPLR Ed support
This half-hour session will look at MyPLR Certificate IV In Education Support and how it can be
achieved. Education support workers interested in being recognised for working digitally are
encouraged to participate in these web conferences. Next conference will be 11 March. For more
information and to register visit OneChannel.
Microsoft IT Academy Web Conference: MSITA World Wide Competition
Participants will learn about the World Wide Competition, what is required or students, and how to
get students to be part of this amazing experience. For more information and to register visit
OneChannel.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Transitioning to Full Registration 2
- Part Two (Provisionally Registered Teachers)
This half-hour web conference covers Part Two: Compiling and Annotating Evidence. Provisionally
registered teachers will become familiar with the Evidence Guide and develop an understanding of
how to select from a range of evidence to best illustrate each descriptor within the standards at the
Proficient Career Stage. For more information contact the QCT on 3377 4777 or to register visit
Brisbane
Brisbane
Mt Eliza, Victoria
Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
4
Public sector employees
4
School leaders
4
All employees
4
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
4-5
All employees
4-5
All employees
5
Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
5
School leaders, public
sector employees
5
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
OneChannel.
Business Innovation and Improvement in Government (BiiG): Introduction to Innovation
Workshop
This workshop, facilitated by Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw, is designed to give public sector staff an
introduction to innovation, drawing on case studies and examples from both the private and public
sector. For more information contact Rebecca Hannan, Manager BiiG Network on 0407 817 690 or
visit their website.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact MindMatters Qld or visit their
website.
Health and Wellbeing Expo
A range of educational and informative exhibits on the support services on offer will be available. For
more information contact Susan Damro, or Judy O’Driscoll, Musgrave Hill State School on
5531 3919.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
Department of Justice and Attorney-General Dispute Resolution Training: Introduction to
conflict coaching
This two-day course will assist participants to support managers or individuals in existing workplace
conflict. For more information contact the Department of Justice and Attorney-General on 3239 6277
or visit their website.
Digital Government Conference 2014
This conference incorporates the 4th Annual Cloud Computing Forum and will provide the tools to
maximise the service delivery, efficiency and cost benefits of digital technologies including cloud
services, mobile and big data analytics while gaining an understanding of how to manage the
security, privacy threats and challenges of these technologies. For more information contact the
Government Technology Review or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: edStudio Digital Portfolio Series 3/3
This half-hour session will focus on using edStudio to create student Digital portfolios. Digital
portfolios can be used to provide authentic evidence of learning, collect assessment, set and monitor
learning goals, reflect on progress and celebrate successes. This session will focus on adding
interactive components such as a drop box, a discussion and a poll. For more information and to
register, visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Websites for Schools
This one-hour session is designed for participants who have applied for a new school website built
on SharePoint 2010. The program will focus on site management and administration. Participants will
learn how to add and remove staff to permission groups, modify the site structure and how to use the
publishing dashboard. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
KidsMatter: Primary Briefing
This Australian Primary Schools Mental Health Initiative briefing provides information about
KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school leaders, school, education and health
80 George Street, Brisbane
Rydges Tradewinds, Cairns
Musgrave Hill State School,
Southport
Brisbane Catholic Education
Centre, Springwood
Brisbane
Rydges Lakeside, Canberra
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Metro Café, Toowoomba
5
Teachers, school leaders
5-7 March,
28-29 July &
13 October
School leaders
6
**New
Public sector employees
6
Teachers
6
Teacher aides
6
School leaders
6
Public sector employees
6
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
6
School leaders, teachers,
personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the support of the school staff and parent body.
It provides all the information schools need to make a decision about participating in KidsMatter. For
more information contact KidsMatter on 1800 543 767 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA): Transition Forum
This forum will discuss ways to support children’s transition from kindergarten to school. For more
information and to register, contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Good to Great Program
This program aims to create dynamic learning experiences, with a mix of theory, reflection, selfawareness and self-development, collaborative process, social media and networking, on-the-job
leadership practice and community engagement. The program will challenge and support leaders to
take meaningful steps out of their comfort zone and into the learning zone - into the space of
complexity and uncertainty where leadership can be of most service. For more information contact
QELi on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
BiiG Lunchtime Speaker Series: Flexible Work Centres
In this Business Improvement in Government (BiiG) program guest speaker Dr Lucy Cameron will
discuss the Flexible Work Centres pilot. These Centres offer an alternate to telework in the home.
They offer a ‘third space’ – a supported office in suburban areas where people from a number of
organisations can come and work together. For more information contact Rebecca Hannan, or visit
their website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Transitioning to Full Registration 2
- Part Two (Provisionally Registered Teachers)
This half-hour web conference covers Part Two: Compiling and Annotating Evidence. Provisionally
registered teachers will become familiar with the Evidence Guide and develop an understanding of
how to select from a range of evidence to best illustrate each descriptor within the standards at the
Proficient Career Stage. For more information contact the QCT on 3377 4777 or to register visit
OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Teacher Aides – Support for EAL/D Students
This one-hour web conference will focus on strategies and ideas to support EAL/D students learning
to read and write. Participants will gain a greater understanding of realistic expectations of EAL/D
students working in classrooms, the importance of building oral language skills and how to support
EAL/D students learning to read and write in English. For more information and to register, visit
OneChannel.
Asia Education Foundation: Asia Literacy Forum
This forum will support education leaders to enhance their knowledge of Queensland’s Asia literacy
initiatives, identify opportunities for schools and showcase best practice within Queensland schools.
Registrations close 14 February. For more information and to register, contact International Services
on 3237 1155 or visit OnePortal.
Business Innovation and Improvement in Government (BiiG): Leading for Innovation
Workshop
This workshop, facilitated by Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw, will explore 21st century ‘meta-skills’ for building
a culture of innovation and ideas in their workplaces63For more information contact Rebecca
Hannan, Manager BiiG Network on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Websites for Schools
This one-hour session is designed for participants who have applied for a new school website built
on SharePoint 2010. The program will focus on site management and administration. Participants will
learn how to add and remove staff to permission groups, modify the site structure and how to use the
publishing dashboard. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
City Golf Club, Toowoomba
Brisbane
80 George Street Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Education House, Brisbane
63 George Street, Brisbane
Country Comfort Ipswich,
Raceview
Country Comfort, Ipswich
public sector employees
6
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
6
Public sector employees,
executive officers
6 & 13
Teachers
6 March,
28 April &
26 May
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
7
Teachers
7
Teachers, school
leaders, teacher aides
7
Public sector employees
7
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Getting Started for Action Teams
This session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health
concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school
priorities and strategic planning. Schools will receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter
journey. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
Queensland Parliament Seminar: Relationship Between the Parliament and the Executive
This full-day seminar is designed to give public sector officers (AO2-AO5) a detailed knowledge and
understanding of the processes and procedures the Parliament uses to scrutinise the actions of
Executive Government. Topics covered include: the application of the doctrine of the separation of
powers to Queensland’s unicameral Parliament; reforms to the Parliamentary Committee system; the
Budget and Estimates process; scrutiny of the legislative process and the role of a Minister at the
parliamentary and Executive levels. For more information contact Brenda Binotto, Queensland
Parliament on 3406 7476 or visit their website.
Primary Arts Network Ipswich (PANI) Workshop: Clay – Sculpting
This double workshop presented by Cynthia Manietta will ensure that all participants have a
complete experience in understanding the medium of clay, from tools and techniques to finishes and
glazing processes. Participants will create three finished glazed works using various techniques and
processes. The first workshop will explore sculpting and assemblage techniques and the second
workshop focuses on glazing techniques including Japanese tissue transfer. For more information
email PANI or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Sustainable High Performance Mindset for
Leaders Program
QELi in partnership with the Resilience Institute offer this program to provide resilience skills to
individuals and leaders to enhance wellbeing and performance. For more information contact QELI
on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): Italian Immersion for Teachers of Italian
The course content covers engaging strategies to teach pronouns of all persuasions, teaching
pronunciation at all levels and revisiting the timeless trio – passato prossimo, imperfetto and
trapassato prossimo. It will also include lively tunes as teaching tools. For more information contact
the ILC on 3262 5755 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web conference: iPad Digital Portfolio Series 3/3
This session will focus on using iPads to create Digital portfolios. Digital portfolios can be used to
provide authentic evidence of learning, collect assessment, set and monitor learning goals, reflect on
progress and celebrate successes. This session will focus on adding creativity to videos by creating
talking avatars or video tutorials. These videos can then be added to a Digital portfolio. For more
information and to register visit OneChannel.
Business Innovation and Improvement in Government (BiiG): Leading for Innovation
Workshop
This workshop, facilitated by Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw, will explore 21st century ‘meta-skills’ for building
a culture of innovation and ideas in their workplaces63For more information contact Rebecca
Hannan, Manager BiiG Network on 0407 817 690 or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Facilitating Component 1: A positive school community
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 1 focusing on a school
Metro Café, Toowoomba
Parliament House, Brisbane
University of Southern
Queensland, Springfield
Brisbane
Italian Language Centre,
Newmarket
OneChannel web conference
63 George Street, Brisbane
Centacare, Cranbrook
employees
7
Teachers, school leaders
8
Teachers
10
Teachers, school leaders
10
Teachers, school leaders
10
Teachers, school leaders
10
Teachers
10
School leaders
10-11
Teachers, school support
staff
community that promotes mental health and well-being, and developing respectful relationships,
belonging and inclusion. It also considers whole-school staff processes and prepares participants to
effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more information contact
KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Practical Resilience Program
QELi in partnership with the Resilience Institute offer this program to provide resilience skills to
individuals and leaders to enhance wellbeing and performance. The program connects participants
with building resilience for building health, happiness and performance. There will be a mix of
academic learning, practical experience and group interaction. For more information contact QELi on
3007 5222 or visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): Italian Immersion for Teachers of Italian
The course content covers engaging strategies to teach pronouns of all persuasions, teaching
pronunciation at all levels and revisiting the timeless trio – passato prossimo, imperfetto and
trapassato prossimo. It will also include lively tunes as teaching tools. For more information contact
the ILC on 3262 5755 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Classroom 2 of 4
Virtual Classrooms are private, secure eLearn (Blackboard) spaces which teachers create to support
learning. A Virtual Classroom enables teachers to present curriculum concepts and understandings
in a blended model (rather than just as individual learning objects or activities) and allows students to
access the content from home. It also enables students to collaborate and communicate in a safe
environment via blogs, wikis, journals and forums. Virtual Classrooms have a wide range of tools that
enable customisation to suit the learning intent and focus. Part 2 of the series will provide
participants with practical experience. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: NAPLAN Numeracy – Investigating the
literacy demands of the Years 3,5,7 and 9 Numeracy tests
In this workshop, examples from the NAPLAN Numeracy tests will be used to explore several issues
related to the language and literacy demands of test items. These include the use of everyday
English terms that have different meanings in a mathematical context, the specialised symbols and
expressions of mathematical language, the grammatical constructions used to pose word problems
and information graphics such as graphs, tablets and diagrams. For more information contact the
QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA): Transition Forum
This forum will discuss ways to support children’s transition from kindergarten to school. For more
information and to register, contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Autism Queensland ASD Workshop: Managing stress in individuals with ASD
This two-hour session discusses common reasons and presentations of stress in individuals with
ASD. Video and case examples will be used to illustrate useful strategies for individuals. For more
information contact Autism Queensland on 3273 0000 or visit their website.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact MindMatters Qld or visit their
website.
MultiLit - MiniLit Workshop
This two-day workshop trains teachers in the delivery of MultiLit’s MiniLit program which targets
struggling young readers in Year 1. MiniLit is an evidence-based Tier 2 early literacy program that
can be delivered to up to four students per group and comprises of 80 carefully structured lessons.
Brisbane
University of the Sunshine Coast,
Sippy Downs
OneChannel web conference
Ibis Styles Cairns Colonial, Cairns
Maroochy Surf Club,
Maroochydore
Autism Queensland Auditorium,
Sunnybank Hills
Park Motel, Charters Towers
Brisbane
10-11
Teachers
11
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
11
Teacher aides
11
Teachers, school leaders
11
School leaders
11
Teachers
11
School leaders
11-14
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
The workshop provides easy to implement practical advice; video of live demonstrations; extensive
practice through role-play; and help in developing your own road map for your school. MultiLit is a
research initiative of Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818
or visit their website.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT): Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP)
The training for the RAP-A school–based program for adolescents is for teachers and guidance
officers. The program aims to build resilience, promote positive mental health and improve the coping
skills of teenagers. For more information contact QUT on 3138 4724 or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Getting Started for Action Teams
This session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health
concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school
priorities and strategic planning. Schools will receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter
journey. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
OneChannel Digital Practice Guide Web Conference: Support Staff_Cybersafety
This half-hour session will provide an overview of recent trends in use and misuse of social media
and practical strategies in the area of cybersafety, digital citizenship and the concept of a clean
digital footprint. The team will also share a variety of cybersafety resources available through
OnePortal. Next conference will be 18 March. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Student blogging series – Session 1: Overview and set up
This three-part series on student blogging will take participants through the skills and knowledge
required to effectively use blogging in the classroom to improve student learning. Blogging provides
opportunities for students to develop skills such as communication, providing and receiving feedback,
digital literacy and the ability to demonstrate their understanding and reflect on their own learning.
Series continues on 18 and 25 March. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi) Twilight Talks
Guest speaker for this Twilight Talk is Rosa Storelli, past principal of MLC, Melbourne and currently
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Education at La Trobe University, who will discuss transforming
educational institutions into thriving learning communities, building a culture of respect and
understanding across the school and providing visible leadership and excellence for students and the
wider community. For more information contact QELI on 3007 5230 or visit their website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Transitioning to Full Registration
Part Two C (Provisionally Registered Teachers)
This focus of this half-hour web conference is to explain the new online process for provisionally
registered teachers to apply and transition to full registration. For more information contact the QCT
on 3377 4777 or to register visit OneChannel.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact Janelle Holmes, MindMatters
Qld on 3512 8551 or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Strategic Thinking and Action
Program
This program is designed for managers who are transitioning into roles with strategic responsibility. A
deeply immersive journey, the program explores the complete strategy process, from analysing the
business environment and setting strategic goals, to determining competitive advantage and
developing a winning business model. For more information contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry
Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Brisbane
Twin Waters Golf Club, Twin
Waters
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Clayfield College, Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
Seagulls Resort, Townsville and
The Surf Club, Maroochydore
Mt Eliza, Victoria
12
**New
Teachers, school leaders
12
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
12
Teachers
12
Teachers, school leaders
12
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
12
All employees
12
Teachers
12
12
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
All employees
21
Teachers, school
OneChannel Web Conferences: Contemporary Schools
These live programs will explore 'Contemporary Schools', recently released as part of the
Contemporary Practice Resource. This very practical resource will support your school to become a
'Future focused school'. To register for the first session at 7.45 am click here, and to register for the
3.15 pm session, click here.
KidsMatter – Getting Started for Action Teams
This session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health
concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school
priorities and strategic planning. Schools will receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter
journey. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
Italian Language Centre (ILC): Italian Immersion for Teachers of Italian
The course content covers engaging strategies to teach pronouns of all persuasions, teaching
pronunciation at all levels and revisiting the timeless trio – passato prossimo, imperfetto and
trapassato prossimo. It will also include lively tunes as teaching tools. For more information contact
the ILC on 3262 5755 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Flipping the classroom series - Session 1: Overview
The first session of this three-part series will explain the Flipped classroom learning model, explore
the benefits and share examples. Flip or reverse teaching is an instructional approach designed to
support student learning through digital technologies. Direct instruction occurs in times outside of
school hours, using video tutorials and other eLearning tools. Class time is then used to consolidate,
apply and extend students' learning. This series continues on 19 and 26 March. For more information
and to register, visit OneChannel.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
IBSA Workshop: Implementing the VET Practitioner Capability Framework
This Innovation and Business Skills Authority (IBSA) program will explain the Capability Framework,
its structure and its applications. The workshop will be practical, highly interactive and encourage
participants to share their experiences of managing staff. For more information contact Velg Training
on 3866 0888 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – Auditory Processing
This Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld two-hour workshop will be presented by
Julie Tasker. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
Copyright Symposium: Copyright and the Digital Economy – Focus on Educational and
Cultural Institutions and Government
This half-day symposium is hosted by the Australian Copyright Council and the Copyright Society of
Australia and will focus on copyright reform, both in Australia and overseas. Also featured will be a
keynote address by Maria A. Pallante, US Register of Congress. For more information contact the
Australian Copyright Council on (02) 8815 9799 or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Facilitating Component 2: Social and emotional learning for students
OneChannel web conferences
Lakelands Golf Club, Merrimac
Catholic Education Services,
Cairns
OneChannel web conference
Coral Cay Resort Motor Inn, West
Mackay
Velg Training Rooms, Wavell
Heights
Maroochydore Surf Club,
Maroochydore
Queen Alexandra Home,
Coorparoo
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Twin Waters Golf Club, Twin
leaders, public sector
employees
12-14
All employees
12-14
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
13
Teachers
13
Teachers
13
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
13
Teachers
13
All employees
13-14
All employees
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 2 focusing on providing
effective social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and the opportunities for all students to
practise and transfer their social and emotional skills. It also considers whole-school staff processes
and prepares participants to effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more
information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
Department of Justice and Attorney-General Dispute Resolution Training: Workplace conflict
resolution
This three-day course gives participants positive strategies to help manage conflict situations in the
workplace. The program comprises three one-day courses on managing difficult behaviours,
negotiation skills and prevention of workplace bullying. Participants can attend one, two or three days
of the program. For more information contact the Department of Justice and Attorney-General on
3239 6277 or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Maximising Your Leadership
Potential Program
This program addresses specific leadership challenges and prepares participants to achieve results
by leading others. For more information contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on
1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Web Conference: Transitioning to Full Registration
Part Two C (Provisionally Registered Teachers)
This focus of this half-hour web conference is to explain the new online process for provisionally
registered teachers to apply and transition to full registration. For more information contact the QCT
on 3377 4777 or to register visit OneChannel.
Social Educators’ Association of Queensland (SEAQ) Webinar: Dealing with Intercultural MisUnderstanding
This webinar is designed to assist teachers develop the deep understanding of the concept of
‘culture’ required for implementation of the curriculum, as well as for dealing with cross-cultural
misunderstandings within school communities. This webinar will be presented by Joy Schultz who
will explore the elements of the General Capability and practical ways to embed it in teaching
practice. For more information or to register, contact the SEAQ on 0410 859 728 or visit their
website.
KidsMatter – Facilitating Component 1: A positive school community
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 1 focusing on a school
community that promotes mental health and well-being, and developing respectful relationships,
belonging and inclusion. It also considers whole-school staff processes and prepares participants to
effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more information contact
KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Drama assessment
This workshop aims to develop the understanding required to design effective assessment
instruments for the Drama (2013) senior syllabus. It will involve discussions about objectives,
standards and techniques and provide opportunities to evaluate, design and refine effective
assessment instruments. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Epilepsy Queensland Workshop: Understanding Epilepsy
The topics covered in this half-day workshop include introduction to epilepsy, recognising the types
of seizures, seizure management, minimising triggers, first aid and emergency situations and
information about the resources available. For more information and to register, contact Epilepsy
Queensland on 3435 5000 or 1300 852 853 (outside Brisbane) or visit their website.
16th Biennial Copyright Law and Practice Symposium: Copyright and the Digital Economy –
Where to From Here?
Waters
Brisbane
Mt Eliza, Victoria
OneChannel web conference
Online webinar
Lakelands Golf Club, Merrimac
QSA Brisbane North District Office,
Kedron
Gabba Towers, Woolloongabba
Australian National Maritime
Museum, Sydney
13-14 March
& 4 April
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
14
Teachers, school leaders
14
Teachers
14
Teachers
14
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
14-15
Teachers, school leaders
14 March,
16 May,
8 August &
31 October
and
throughout
each term
Teachers
15
Teachers
This symposium will focus on the future of copyright, both in Australia and overseas and will feature a
keynote address by Maria A. Pallante, US Register of Copyrights. Also offered is a half-day program
on 12 March on copyright issues for educational and cultural institutions and government. For more
information contact the Australian Copyright Council on (02) 8815 9777 or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop – Understanding/Assisting Children with Dyslexia
This Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld workshop will be presented by Leslie
Keast-Patch. It will provide participants with an understanding of dyslexia, the dyslexic learner, their
profile and practical teaching strategies to assist with their learning. For more information contact
SPELD Qld on 3394 2566 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Poster Series 1/3 – Microsoft PowerPoint
This session will explain how to create a virtual poster using Microsoft PowerPoint. A Virtual Poster is
a digital multimodal product where students can present their work in a creative format. It allows
students to combine text, audio, video, images and hyperlinks. For more information and to register
visit OneChannel.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers (QAMT): Novice Teacher Night
In this novice teacher night, beginning and pre-service teachers will join experienced classroom
teachers who will share their ideas and provide hands-on activities. For more information and to
register, contact the QAMT on 3365 6505 or visit their website.
SPELD Queensland Workshop: Assistive Technology – Helping Students with Specific
learning
In this Specific Learning Disabilities Association (SPELD) Qld three-hour workshop participants will
see a range of software demonstrated to introduce what is available to help them identify what
hardware and software might be beneficial to their students. It will be presented by Julie Tasker,
Assistive Technology Coordinator, SPELD. For more information contact SPELD Qld on 3394 2566
or visit their website.
Under One Umbrella Conference: Inclusive Education for All
This forum will examine best practice and share insights into the ongoing challenges that are faced
by all schools. It will highlight the impact of a committed leadership team in any individual school and
discuss the role of the leadership team, the teacher, the education support staff and the wider
community when taking on the challenge of providing seamless inclusion. For more information
contact the Manor Lakes College on 1300 484 248 or visit their website.
Australian Literacy Educators’ Association: Beating the NMS – Optimising P-3 reading in the
lowest 10% of achievers
This ALEA, DETE and CQU learning projected presented by Dr Susan Galletly will provide
professional development to fine-tune the current teaching practices and will build on teacher and
school capacity to boost the progress of early years readers most at risk of not meeting the NAPLAN
NMS (Minimum Standard). For more information contact ALEA Qld State Director, Sue HamiltonSmith or CQU Bridging the Gap co-ordinator Dr Susan Galletly on 0409 576 725 or visit their
website.
Queensland Economics Teachers’ Association (QETA) State Conference: Economics Applies
to Everyone
This conference will have two keynote speakers – Bronwyn Hession, President BEA, who will speak
on the Australian Curriculum – Economics and Business, and Professor Michael Kidd, Head of
Mackay
OneChannel web conference
Ipswich Special School, Ipswich
Brisbane
Mary MacKillop Catholic School,
Highfields
Manor Lakes College, Werribee,
Victoria
Mackay
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
15
Teachers
15
Teachers
17
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
17
Teachers, school leaders
17-19
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
17-21
Teachers
17 March &
3-19 April
Teachers
Economics, 0ueensland University of Technology who will present on Gender Issues in the
Economics Classroom. The conference will also provide stimulating workshops and an opportunity to
network with other teachers. For more information contact QETA or visit their website.
Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland: STAQ Science is Primary 2014
Participants in this conference will gain expert knowledge from keynote speaker Professor Ray
Norris, CSIRO Astronomy and Space Sciences, who will present a talk describing Australian
Indigenous people’s historical engagement with and understanding of astronomy. For more
information contact STAQ or visit their website.
English Teachers Association of Queensland (ETAQ) Seminar 1: The Art and Science of
English Teaching
Keynote speakers for this seminar are Dr Judy Smeed, Senior Lecturer, School of Cultural and
Professional Learning, Faculty of Education, QUT and Professor Brenton Doecke, Chair in
Education, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University. The keynotes will be complemented by
a range of supporting workshops. For more information contact the ETAQ on 3284 3718 or visit their
website.
KidsMatter – Getting Started for Action Teams
This session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health
concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school
priorities and strategic planning. Schools will receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter
journey. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Classroom 3 of 4
Virtual Classrooms are private, secure eLearn (Blackboard) spaces which teachers create to support
learning. A Virtual Classroom enables teachers to present curriculum concepts and understandings
in a blended model (rather than just as individual learning objects or activities) and allows students to
access the content from home. It also enables students to collaborate and communicate in a safe
environment via blogs, wikis, journals and forums. Virtual Classrooms have a wide range of tools that
enable customisation to suit the learning intent and focus. Part 3 of the series will demonstrate and
provide participants with practical experience. For more information and to register, visit
OneChannel.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leading Organisational Change
Program
This program provides practical insights on leading effective change processes inside your
organisation. Every change process is important and should be executed carefully. The program
explores the extent to which the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of change can be known and planned. For more
information contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leading for Strategic Success
Program
This program will enable participants to build capacity and foster relations at all levels within their
organisation. By becoming more flexible and adaptable, they will achieve high-impact, transformative
outcomes to ensure their organisation thrives in the face of constant change. For more information
contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Co-coaching for Classroom Performance
Program
This program is designed for pairs of teachers who are already working collaboratively and want to
extend this practice. It will help you support each other in your learning, and in establishing
classroom success. It provides a balance of theory and practical tools to build trust and enable
professional teamwork and dialogue. For more information contact QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their
website.
St Stephen’s School, Algester
The Gap State High School, The
Gap
Brisbane Catholic Education
Centre, North Lakes
OneChannel web conference
Carlton, Victoria
Mt Eliza, Victoria
Brisbane
17, 31 March,
1 April & 2
May
Executive leaders
18
Teacher aides
18
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
18
Teachers, school leaders
18
Teachers
18
Teachers
18
Teachers, school support
staff
18
Teachers, public sector
employees
Public Service Commission Emerging Leaders Program: Actioning Strategic Change and
Innovation
This program delivered by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a flexible, work-based,
blended learning program that develops leadership skills and supports career development. There
are nine core active learning modules and participants may complete any numbers of these. The
program develops the skills and confidence to build and lead highly effective teams. The aim of this
module is to provide emerging leaders with the ability to understand the character of complex
environments, focus strategically, and inspire a sense of direction and purpose in their teams. For
more information contact Rainet Mutandwa, QUT on 3138 4202 or the Public Service Commission on
300 32873 or visit their website.
OneChannel Digital Practice Guide Web Conference: Support Staff_ Sponsor4Sponsors
This half-hour session will discuss strategies to support sponsors who are working with education
support staff engaged in the Digital Practice Guide. Next conference will be 25 March. For more
information and to register visit OneChannel.
Microsoft IT Academy Web Conference: MSITA_MCE: Certification
Find out all you need to know bout certification, software and hardware requirements, processes,
procedures and best practices for testing software and exam certification. For more information and
to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Student blogging series – Session 2: Work flow and
commenting
This three-part series on student blogging will take participants through the skills and knowledge
required to effectively use blogging in the classroom to improve student learning. Blogging provides
opportunities for students to develop skills such as communication, providing and receiving feedback,
digital literacy and the ability to demonstrate their understanding and reflect on their own learning.
Series continues on 25 March. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Autism Queensland ASD Workshop: Managing stress in individuals with ASD
This two-hour session discusses common reasons and presentations of stress in individuals with
ASD. Video and case examples will be used to illustrate useful strategies for individuals. For more
information contact Autism Queensland on 3273 0000 or visit their website.
MultiLit – Positive Teaching Workshop
This two-day workshop trains teachers in the delivery of MultiLit’s MiniLit program which targets
struggling young readers in Year 1. MiniLit is an evidence-based Tier 2 early literacy program that
can be delivered to up to four students per group and is comprised of 80 carefully structured lessons.
The workshop provides easy to implement practical advice; video of live demonstrations; extensive
practice through role-play and help in developing your own road map for your school. MultiLit is a
research initiative of Macquarie University. For more information contact MultiLit on (02) 9888 3818
or visit their website.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation Training for Schools: Kitchen Garden
Program Introductory Training
This training is designed for staff working in schools participating in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen
Garden Program. It incorporates hands-on, skills-based instruction in the kitchen and garden learning
spaces, giving attendees everything they need to confidently deliver a rich educational program to
their students. For more information contact the Foundation on (03) 8415 1993 or visit their website.
Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Arundel Hills Country Club,
Arundel Hills
Autism Queensland Auditorium,
Sunnybank Hills
Brisbane
Ipswich West State School,
Ipswich West
18
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
18-19 March
& 20-21 May
School leaders
19
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
19
Teachers, school leaders
19
Teachers, teacherlibrarians, school leaders
19
Teachers
19
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
19
Teachers, school leaders
KidsMatter – Facilitating Component 1: A positive school community
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 1 focusing on a school
community that promotes mental health and well-being, and developing respectful relationships,
belonging and inclusion. It also considers whole-school staff processes and prepares participants to
effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more information contact
KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Coaching Accreditation Program
This program is designed for leaders and managers who want to build their leadership skills to
manage themselves and others toward great performance. It develops a higher level of coaching
knowledge and skill, leading to an industry-recognised credential in coaching. The program includes
four workshop contact days and flexible external learning modules. For more information contact
QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Getting Started for Action Teams
This session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health
concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school
priorities and strategic planning. Schools will receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter
journey. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Flipping the classroom series - Session 2: Online learning
spaces
The second session of this three-part series will explore learning spaces to use with a Flipped
classroom learning models. Flip or reverse teaching is an instructional approach designed to support
student learning through digital technologies. Direct instruction occurs in times outside of school
hours, using video tutorials and other eLearning tools. Class time is then used to consolidate, apply
and extend students' learning. This series continues on 26 March. For more information and to
register, visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web conference: Writing strategies and resources - SLQ
This 45-minute session will enable participants to enjoy richer English lessons with advice from the
Queensland Writers Centre and the State Library of Queensland. Participants will learn strategies,
like lightning writing, to help spark students’ creativity, and will also hear how stories, poems, diaries,
maps, images and newspapers might be used to inspire a writing session. For more information and
to register visit OneChannel.
Social Educators’ Association of Queensland (SEAQ) Webinar: Dealing with Intercultural MisUnderstanding
This webinar is designed to assist teachers develop the deep understanding of the concept of
‘culture’ required for implementation of the curriculum, as well as for dealing with cross-cultural
misunderstandings within school communities. This webinar will be presented by Margaret
Bornhorst, who will provide more specific examples of some of the frustrations of dealing with people
whose cultural behaviours seem very different from our own. For more information or to register,
contact the SEAQ on 0410 859 728 or visit their website.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: NAPLAN Numeracy – Investigating the
literacy demands of the Years 3,5,7 and 9 Numeracy tests
In this workshop, examples from the NAPLAN Numeracy tests will be used to explore several issues
Castle Motor Lodge, Bowen
Brisbane
South Burnett Enterprise Centre,
Kingaroy
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Online webinar
Centacare, Cranbrook
Maryborough RSL, Maryborough
19
Teachers
19
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
19
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
19
School leaders
19-20
All employees
19-21 March
& 27-28
August
School leaders
20
VET trainers and
managers
20
VET educators, trainers
and managers
related to the language and literacy demands of test items. These include the use of everyday
English terms that have different meanings in a mathematical context, the specialised symbols and
expressions of mathematical language, the grammatical constructions used to pose word problems
and information graphics such as graphs, tablets and diagrams. For more information contact the
QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
KidsMatter Primary: Component 1 - A positive school community
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 1 focusing on a school
community that promotes mental health and well-being, and developing respectful relationships,
belong and inclusion. It also considers who-school staff processes and prepares participants to
effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more information contact
KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Facilitating Component 2: Social and emotional learning for students
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 2 focusing on providing
effective social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and the opportunities for all students to
practise and transfer their social and emotional skills. It also considers whole-school staff processes
and prepares participants to effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more
information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact Janelle Holmes, MindMatters
Qld on 3512 8551 or visit their website.
The 2014 Mental Health in the Australian Workplace Conference
This conference will provide an important forum for employers to explore current insights and
strategies to support mental health within their organisations. In addition to hearing from a range of
mental health experts, conference delegates will be exposed to strategies and insights from some of
Australia’s best performing organisations in the mental health arena. For more information contact
the Conference Coordination Team at the Australian School of Applied Management on 1300 138
037 or visit the conference website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Emerging Principals Program™
This program is designed to support high-performing Deputy, Assistant and Associate Principals (and
equivalent) who aspire to the position of Principal. Practical and research-based, it will develop their
ability to lead effective teaching and learning, lead self and others, and lead improvement, innovation
and change. It will also help them engage and work with their school community. For more
information contact QELi on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
Queensland VET Development Centre NVELS Web Seminar Series: E-learning Content
Customisation
In this one-hour webinar Shane Dowd will outline basic customisation techniques and technologies
that enable all training staff to tailor e-learning content for their students. For more information and to
register, visit the Queensland VET Development Centre website.
Queensland VET Development Centre Professional Learning Project Webinar Series: All
wrapped up – Instructional design, digital content and staff development
QSA, South Brisbane
Somerville House, South Brisbane
Centacare, Cranbrook
Gladstone City Central, Gladstone
Rydges Melbourne, Melbourne
Brisbane
Online webinar
Online webinar
20
School leaders
20
Public sector employees
20
Teachers, teacher aides,
guidance officers, school
leaders
20
Teachers
20
Teachers, school leaders
20
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
20
School leaders
20-21
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This 1.5 hour webinar will share the highs and lows of running the Digital Instructional Design training
program for RTO staff and explain some of the treasures uncovered in preparing trainers to design
content for a digital world. For more information and to register, visit the Queensland VET
Development Centre website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Executive Leadership Program
This program is designed for experienced principals who have recently transitioned to complex and
challenging contexts, or are about to undergo a significant transition in their leadership journey. It will
help participants lead school improvement, adapt to a changing policy environment and engage,
influence and collaborate with the school community. For more information contact QELi on 3007
5222 or visit their website.
Queensland Parliament Seminar: Introduction to How Parliament Works
This half-day seminar is designed to give public sector officers (AO2-AO5) an overview of
Queensland’s parliamentary system of government. Topics covered include the constitutional
provisions for state government, roles and structures of the Parliament, the Executive and the
Judiciary. During this seminar, officers will have the opportunity to observe the Parliament at work
and to participate in a session with a Member of Parliament about the work relationship between
Members of Parliament and the Public Service. A tour of the Parliament and its historical environs is
included. For more information contact Brenda Binotto, Queensland Parliament on 3406 7476 or visit
their website.
Family Planning Queensland: Teaching sexuality in a special needs context
Participants in this practical and interactive course will gain the strategies, resources and confidence
to deliver educational programs which will meet the needs of the students . For more information and
to register, contact Family Planning Queensland on 3250 0240 or visit their website.
Flying Arts: PD4Arts Educators: Flying Arts Web TV- Indigenous Protocols in Art
This web session presented by Lloyd Hornsby aims to assist educators to gain a better
understanding of the protocols surrounding the teaching and practice of Aboriginal art, culture and
history. For more information and to register, contact Flying Arts on 3216 1322 or visit their website.
Australian College of Educators (ACE) Seminar: Why Should Teaching Develop Its Own
Professional Certification System?
The guest speaker for this 1.5 hour seminar is Dr Lawrence Ingvarson, Principal Research Fellow,
ACER who will challenge the audience with the idea that teaching should develop its own
certification system. For more information contact ACE on 1800 208 586 or (03) 9035 5473 or visit
their website.
KidsMatter – Facilitating Component 1: A positive school community
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 1 focusing on a school
community that promotes mental health and well-being, and developing respectful relationships,
belonging and inclusion. It also considers whole-school staff processes and prepares participants to
effectively deliver the professional learning to the staff group. For more information contact
KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact Janelle Holmes, MindMatters
Qld on 3512 8551 or visit their website.
Australian College of Educators (ACE): Evaluating Teachers for Professional Certification
This workshop will provide an introduction to recent developments in teacher evaluation for
professional certification purposes. Participants will examine methods for assessing teachers across
Brisbane Powerhouse
Parliament House, Brisbane
Sunshine Coast/Caboolture
Online workshop
The Hills Grammar School,
Kenthurst, NSW
Country Ayr Motel, Ayr
Capricorn Motel and Conference
Centre, Parkhurst
The Hills Grammar School,
Kenthurst, NSW
21
Teachers, school leaders
21
Teachers, school leaders
21
Teachers
21
School leaders
21-22
Teachers
22
Teachers, school leaders
22
All employees
23
Teachers
24
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the three domains of the Australian professional Standards for Teachers: Professional Knowledge;
Professional Practice and Professional Engagement. For more information contact ACE on 1800 208
586 or (03) 9035 5473 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Masterclass with Professor Susan Drake
In this Masterclass, Professor Drake will outline examples of the many theoretical iterations of
inquiry-based learning, which features prominently in the Australian Curriculum learning areas, and
discuss cases of their use. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore inquiry
learning in detail. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Poster Series 2/3 – iPad Apps
This session will explain how to create a virtual poster using iPad apps. A Virtual Poster is a digital
multimodal product where students can present their work in a creative format. It allows students to
combine text, audio, video, images and hyperlinks. For more information and to register visit
OneChannel.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Introduction to Leadership Coaching
This one-day introduction to coaching will improve the way participants lead, manage and influence
others. The face-to-face program will build essential coaching skills, including goal-setting,
questioning, listening and feedback skills to encourage a coaching culture within schools. For more
information contact QELi on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
Drama Queensland State Conference: Fusion14
This conference provides an opportunity to investigate and share innovative curriculum and arts
making practice, research, arts advocacy and pedagogy in order to initiate and reinvigorate our
practice, collaborate and strengthen our education communities. It will feature a wide range of
workshops and masterclasses, forums, papers, performances and networking opportunities. For
more information contact Drama Queensland on 3321 0081 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Conference: Australian Curriculum – Aligning Learning
Areas
This one-day conference will present strategies for implementing the new Australian Curriculum
learning areas and discuss the key ideas contained within each learning area. It will also cover
curriculum alignment, general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities. Keynote speaker is
Professor Susan Drake, Professor of Education at Brock University Ontario, Canada. For more
information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Building Active Communities Workshops: Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For
more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and
Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.
Flying Arts: PD4Arts Educators: Live Workshops – Stop Animation
In this workshop presented by Toni Henderson, participants will learn the process of making short
animated movies from a story board using simple equipment – a camera, tripod and a basic film
editing computer program. Laptop and camera are required. For more information and to register,
contact Flying Arts on 3216 1322 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Classroom 4 of 4
Virtual Classrooms are private, secure eLearn (Blackboard) spaces which teachers create to support
learning. A Virtual Classroom enables teachers to present curriculum concepts and understandings
154 Melbourne Street, South
Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
QSA Rockhampton District Office,
Rockhampton
Brisbane
Queensland Theatre Company,
Brisbane
Brisbane Convention and
Exhibition Centre
Brisbane South
Brisbane Institute of Art, Windsor
OneChannel web conference
24
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24
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leaders, public sector
employees
24
Teachers, school leaders
24
Program
commences
School leaders
24-26
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leaders, public sector
employees
25
Teacher aides
25
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25
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in a blended model (rather than just as individual learning objects or activities) and allows students to
access the content from home. It also enables students to collaborate and communicate in a safe
environment via blogs, wikis, journals and forums. Virtual Classrooms have a wide range of tools that
enable customisation to suit the learning intent and focus. Part 4 of the series will demonstrate and
provide participants with practical experience monitoring student learning through the performance
dashboard, course reports and the grade book. For more information and to register, visit
OneChannel.
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) PAT Professional Learning Seminar
This seminar is a guide for teachers and school leaders who wish to develop a better understanding
of what their students’ Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) results actually mean. From the
general principles of developmental assessments to teaching strategies that get the best out of
students, this workshop is essential for classroom practitioners who use the PAT suite of
assessments. Sessions 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 can be attended as a half-day seminar. For more
information contact Ana Sanaee-Wong, Administrator Officer ACER on (02) 8338 6843 or visit their
website.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: NAPLAN Language Conventions and
Spelling
This workshop will provide key messages from NAPLAN Language conventions and Spelling tests;
key issues related to Language conventions (Grammar and Punctuation) and Spelling tests; and
strategies to address the key issues. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit
their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Small School Leadership Program
This intensive 12-month program will bring together principals in a diverse range of small schools in
rural, urban and metropolitan settings. A key element of the program is the development and
implementation of a collaborative learning project with business, industry and the broader
community. For more information contact QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
Rock and Water Program – Skills for physical-social teaching
This three-day workshop offers a new way to interact with students through physical/social teaching.
It offers a framework of exercises and ideas to assist students to become aware of purpose and
motivation in their lives. For more information contact the Family Action Centre, University of
Newcastle on (02) 4921 6403 or visit their website.
OneChannel Digital Practice Guide Web Conference: Support Staff_ iPads transform learning
This half-hour session will provide training and useful information for support staff working with iPads
in the classroom. For more information and to register visit OneChannel.
OneChannel Web Conference: Student blogging series – Session 3: Creating a class blog
using edStudio discussion
The final in the three-part series on student blogging will take participants through the skills and
knowledge required to effectively use blogging in the classroom to improve student learning.
Blogging provides opportunities for students to develop skills such as communication, providing and
receiving feedback, digital literacy and the ability to demonstrate their understanding and reflect on
their own learning. For more information and to register, visit OneChannel.
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) PAT Professional Learning Seminar
Highfields Cultural Centre,
Toowoomba
The Institute of Professional
Learning, Maryborough
Ibis Styles Cairns Colonial, Cairns
Parkville, Victoria
Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
OneChannel web conference
Queensland Multicultural Centre,
25
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
25
Teachers
25
School leaders
25-26
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
25-26
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
25-26, 27
March-11
September &
12
September
Teachers
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This seminar is a guide for teachers and school leaders who wish to develop a better understanding
of what their students’ Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) results actually mean. From the
general principles of developmental assessments to teaching strategies that get the best out of
students, this workshop is essential for classroom practitioners who use the PAT suite of
assessments. Sessions 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 can be attended as a half-day seminar. For more
information contact Ana Sanaee-Wong, Administrator Officer ACER on (02) 8338 6843 or visit their
website.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact Janelle Holmes, MindMatters
Qld on 3512 8551 or visit their website.
The 2014 Australian Public Sector Leadership Summit
This national program provides a forum for public sector leaders to discuss contemporary leadership
and management practice in the broad APS realm. The summit will also examine how individual
leaders can effectively transfer ownership to their teams and in doing so empower a more united and
aligned public service equipped to tackle the challenges of the next decade. Presentations will
explore ways in which individual leaders can contribute to the creation of a sustainable public service
culture of high performance, shared ownership and values-based decision making. For more
information contact the Summit Program Director, Australian School of Applied Management on
1300 138 037 or visit the conference website.
HR Essentials for Government and Public Sector Conference 2014
This conference will provide practical information and strategies to address the current HR issues
and challenges that are facing local governments, state and federal government departments and
agencies, education providers and the health sector. For more information contact the conference
organisers on (03) 8534 5005 or visit the conference website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Future Leaders Program
This 6-12 month blended learning program is designed to support teachers who aspire to, or are
moving into, formal school leadership positions. It will introduce innovative leadership evidence and
research and provide practical learning about leading self, leading a team and leading a school. The
program will include face-to-face learning, a school-based leadership challenge and online collegial
group work. For more information contact QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
KidsMatter – Getting Started for Action Teams
This session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health
concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school
priorities and strategic planning. Schools will receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter
Brisbane
Best Western Boulevard Lodge,
Kensington
QSA Cairns District Office, Earlville
Watermark Hotel, Spring Hill,
Brisbane
Parliament House, Canberra
Rydges World Square, Sydney
Brisbane
Best Western Boulevard Lodge,
Kensington
26
Teachers, school leaders
26
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
26
Teachers
26
Teachers, school leaders
26
RTO Managers, HODs,
trainers and assessors
26
Teachers, public sector
employees
26
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
26-28
All employees
journey. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Flipping the classroom series - Session 3: Creating video
tutorials
The third session of this three-part series will provide information on how to create video tutorials
which can be used in a Flipped Classroom. Flip or reverse teaching is an instructional approach
designed to support student learning through digital technologies. Direct instruction occurs in times
outside of school hours, using video tutorials and other eLearning tools. Class time is then used to
consolidate, apply and extend students' learning. For more information and to register, visit
OneChannel.
Family Planning Queensland Masters Class: Traffic Lights – Working with children and young
people with problem sexual behaviours
This practice-based workshop is for professionals who are seeking to further their knowledge and
practise in relation to sexual behaviours of children and young people. The workshop will be
presented by Judy Graham. For more information contact Family Planning Queensland on 3250
0240 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
QASSP Workshop: Explicit Instruction – Effective and Efficient Teaching
Anita L. Archer is the guest speaker at this Queensland Association of State School Principals
(QASSP) workshop. She will empower teachers in the use of explicit instruction. Dr Archer is
nationally known as an educational consultant to US school districts on explicit instruction, the design
and delivery of instruction, behaviour management, and literacy instruction. For more information
contact Mila De Asis, QASSP PD Officer on 3831 7011 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Supporting the delivery of quality VET in
schools
This assessment workshop will focus on supporting school RTOs to improve the quality of VET
assessment and delivery. The objective of this workshop is to build on the foundation skills
developed in the 2012 QSA VET Branch workshop: Assessment for Learning – a guide for
developing VET assessment tools. Participants will review aspects of what makes a quality VET
assessment tool and then have the opportunity to create and develop specific tools. The principles,
skills and knowledge gained at the workshop will be applicable across vocational training areas. For
more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Family Planning Queensland – Traffic Lights Master Class: Working with children and young
people with problem sexual behaviours
This intensive practice-based workshop will help educators develop their knowledge, skills and .
confidence to support and respond to students with problem sexual behaviours. Participants will
have the opportunity to strengthen networks with child protection and support staff from government
and non-government agencies working with children with complex needs. For more information
contact Hayley Green, Family Planning Queensland on 3250 0246 or visit their website.
KidsMatter Primary: Working with parents and carers
This event familiarises participants with the target areas of Component 3 focusing on developing
collaborative working relationships and support networks with parents and carers, and providing
support for parenting. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500 or visit their
website.
Department of Justice and Attorney-General Dispute Resolution Training: Mediator
OneChannel web conference
Brisbane
QSA Townsville District Office,
Heatley
The Pavilion Function and
Conference Centre, Brisbane
QSA, South Brisbane
Brisbane
The Duhig Conference Centre,
Rockhampton
Brisbane
26-28
Teachers, school
leaders, public sector
employees
27
Teachers, school leaders
27
School leaders
27
Teachers
27
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leaders, public sector
employees
27-28 March,
29 March-30
April,
1-2 May & 3
May- 12 June
School leaders, teachers,
public sector employees
28
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28
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Development including National Mediator Accreditation
This three-day program prepares participants for National Mediator Accreditation (NMA) assessment
which takes place on the third day. Participants will spend two days revisiting and practising skills
learning in the Mediation Skills course, prior to being assessed. For more information contact the
Department of Justice and Attorney-General on 3239 6277 or visit their website.
AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference 2014: 50 Years On – Breaking Barriers in
Indigenous Research and Thinking
The Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) conference will
look at how far we have come in the area of Indigenous studies in Australia in the past 50 years. It
will bring together multi-disciplinary expertise from across the Indigenous studies sector, including
researchers, policy makers, community members, academics, traditional owners and service
providers. For more information contact the conference coordinator on (02) 6261 4223 or visit their
website.
QASSP Workshop: Explicit Instruction – Effective and Efficient Teaching
Anita L. Archer is the guest speaker at this Queensland Association of State School Principals
(QASSP) workshop. She will empower teachers in the use of explicit instruction. Dr Archer is
nationally known as an educational consultant to US school districts on explicit instruction, the design
and delivery of instruction, behaviour management, and literacy instruction. For more information
contact Mila De Asis, QASSP PD Officer on 3831 7011 or visit their website.
Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL): ACT Currie Lecture with Professor Geoff
Masters
Geoff Masters is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Australian Council for
Educational Research (ACER). He has a PhD in educational measurement from the University of
Chicago and has published widely in the fields of educational assessment and research. For more
information contact ACEL on (02) 9213 3100 or visit their website.
Autism Queensland ASD Workshop: Managing stress in individuals with ASD
This two-hour workshop outlines the processing and decision-making systems common for
individuals with ASD and the effect these may have on understanding, predicting and managing
change. For more information contact Autism Queensland on 3273 0000 or visit their website.
KidsMatter Primary Briefing
This briefing provides information about KidsMatter and how it can support the work of school
leaders, school, education and health personnel with a focus on the importance of gaining the
support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a
decision about participating in KidsMatter. For more information contact KidsMatterQld on 3512 8500
or visit their website.
Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi): Financial Management for Educational
Leaders Unit
Deakin University will present a professional learning unit for QELI. The unit will focus broadly on
finance and funding. The participants will undertake pre-and post-course readings, face-to-face
workshops, activities and assignment work. Participants will work together and draw on each other’s
experiences, knowledge and skills as part of the learning experience. For more information contact
QELI on 3007 5222 or visit their website.
OneChannel Web Conference: Virtual Poster Series 3/3 – Web tools
This session will explain how to create a virtual poster using web tools such as edStudio and
Glogster. A Virtual Poster is a digital multimodal product where students can present their work in a
creative format. It allows students to combine text, audio, video, images and hyperlinks. For more
information and to register visit OneChannel.
Queensland Parliament Seminar: Committees @ Work
National Convention Centre,
Canberra
Metro Hotel Ipswich International,
Ipswich
Canberra
Autism Queensland Auditorium,
Sunnybank Hills
Hervey Bay Boat Club, Hervey Bay
Brisbane
OneChannel web conference
Parliament House, Brisbane
29
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29
Teachers
29
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29
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29-30
Teachers
31
Teachers, school leaders
31
Teachers
31
School leaders
31 March –
All employees
This half-day seminar will provide the most up-to-date and practical information on the reform and
modernisation of Queensland’s parliamentary committee system and its impacts on public sector
officers. The structure and purpose of the new portfolio-based committees will be outlined, together
with the role of parliamentary committees. Keynote speakers include the Clerk of the Queensland
Parliament, the Deputy Clerk and senior committee office staff. For more information email
Queensland Parliament or visit their website.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA): Supporting Young Children’s Social and
Emotional Development and Enhancing the transition from Pre-Prep to Prep
A half-day of presentations filled with information, support and practical help from expert speakers
including workshops which will showcase an evidence-based practical approach to working with
young children with disabilities and developmental delays. For more information contact ECIA on
3720 0952 or visit their website.
Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA): Vocab Development – The New Black!
During ALEA workshop, presented by Pat Hipwell, teachers will be shown practical ways to develop
vocabulary that can become part of a whole-school approach. For more information contact ALEA on
1800 248 379 or visit their website.
Building Active Communities Workshops: Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program
This free training can lead to recognised accreditation in coaching, officiating and sports first aid. For
more information contact Steve Paulsen, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and
Racing on 3338 9265 or visit their website.
Qld Association for Gifted and Talented Children (QAGTC) State Conference: Approaching
gifted education: what works best in schools?
This conference will focus on promoting and sharing solutions and strategies for parents and
educators and features keynote speaker Dr Kate Niederer, an experienced gifted education
researcher, lecturer and practitioner. For more information contact QAGTC on 3352 4288 or visit
their website.
Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA) Darling Downs Conference: Writing for
Learning and Love
This two-day event focuses on the explicit teaching of writing through the eyes of educators, authors,
illustrators and academics. Guest speakers for this conference include Emma MacTaggart, Sue
Gough, Annette Curnow, Lola Albion and Sharon Boyce. For more information contact ALEA on
1800 248 379 or (08) 8332 2845 and to register visit the ALEA website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: NAPLAN Reading Years 7 and 9
This workshop will provide key messages from NAPLAN Years 7 and 9 Reading tests; key issues
related to reading comprehension and strategies to address the key issues. For more information
contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) Workshop: Business Management assessment
This assessment workshop will focus on using the syllabus dimensions and objectives to design
effective assessment instruments for the Business Management (2013) senior syllabus. Participants
will develop an understanding of how to apply the standards of the new syllabus when designing and
implementing assessment. For more information contact the QSA on 3864 0471 or visit their website.
MindMatters: Briefing
This two-hour session will provide participants with a clear understanding of what MindMatters is and
why it is important to implement in your school. In this session we will cover how participation assists
in achieving school improvement plans and gaining the confidence to explain the initiative to the
wider school community. For more information or to register contact Janelle Holmes, MindMatters
Qld on 3512 8551 or visit their website.
Child Aware - Approaches Conference: Sharing, Building and Recognising Child Aware
Riverglenn Conference Centre,
Indooroopilly, Brisbane
St James Catholic Primary School,
Coorparoo
Longreach and Sunshine Coast
Our Lady’s College, Annerley
City Golf Club, Toowoomba
Magpies Sporting Club, Glenella,
Mackay
Alexandra Hills Hotel, Alexandra
Hills
Jephson Hotel, Toowong, Brisbane
Melbourne Convention and
1 April
31 March –
4 April
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
31 March –
4 April
Executive leaders, public
sector employees
31 March, 2829 April &
29 May
Executive leaders
31 March –
23 May
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Innovation
This two-day conference will be an opportunity to showcase and disseminate knowledge about
current research and innovative practices with the intention of replicating success, building greater
capacity and recognising the uptake of Child Aware Approaches in the delivery of services. For more
information, contact the Conference Secretariat on (02) 6281 6624 or visit their website.
UQ Business School: Leading People and Teams
This course is focused upon theories, models and practical frameworks for the effective and strategic
leadership of teams. For more information contact Brad May, Development Manager, UQ Business
School on 3346 7111 or visit their website.
Melbourne Business School – Mt Eliza Executive Education: Leading for Organisational
Impact: The Looking Glass Experience Program
This program will enhance participants’ ability to lead, enabling them to leverage leadership
capabilities that are critical for their personal success and the success of their organisation. For more
information contact the Mt Eliza National Enquiry Centre on 1800 006 680 or visit their website.
Public Service Commission Emerging Leaders Program: Leading Self and Others
This program delivered by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a flexible, work-based,
blended learning program that develops leadership skills and supports career development. There
are nine core active learning modules and participants may complete any numbers of these. The
program develops the skills and confidence to build and lead highly effective teams. The aim of this
module is to provide emerging leaders with the knowledge and understanding needed to design,
implement and evaluate personal leadership development strategies and build leadership capacity in
others. For more information contact Rainet Mutandwa, QUT on 3138 4202 or the Public Service
Commission on 300 32873 or visit their website.
Japan Foundation: J-Basic Online for Teachers
The Japan Foundation provides an eight-week online course for teachers with a basic level of
Japanese who would like to build their language skills. Through this course teachers will develop a
working knowledge of Japanese grammatical structures and build their confidence and skills in using
Japanese effectively in the classroom. For more information contact the Japan Foundation or visit
their website.
Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
Brisbane
Mt Eliza, Victoria
Brisbane
Online course