Session PDFs – By Stream
KEYNOTE: Leading on the Edge – Rachael Robertson, Expedition Leader, Leadership and teamwork Expert, and Best Selling Author
KEYNOTE: Introducing AI – Julian Moore, Strategic Membership Solutions & AI Specialist (No Slides)
Alumni & Community Engagement Resources
| 1A: Doing More with Less: A Case Study in Alumni Engagement Excellence Russell Davidson, Haileybury College | 2A: [Panel] Speaking Their Language – Connecting with Young Alumni Davina Calhaem, Xavier College; John Groom, The Hutchins School; Judy Quin, St Michael’s Grammar School; Mike Howell, the Geelong College (Facilitator) | 3A: Leveraging Your Community for Networking, Mentoring and Career Pathways Catherine McVean, Lauriston Girls’ School; Mirella Busso-Lee, Ivanhoe Grammar School | 4A: Community Engagement in a Time of Crisis Brigid Steele & Mandy Andrews, Mentone Girls’ Grammar School (No Slides) |
| 5A: Past Present & Future: Bringing School Anniversaries to Life Bronwyn Neeson, Janet Clarke Hall; Julianne Brandon, Carey Baptist Grammar School; Alice Faull, Presbyterian Ladies College | 6A: [Round Table] Hot Topics Impacting Alumni Professionals Rob Blandford, University of Tasmania; Mike Howell, the Geelong College (Facilitators) | 7A: Partnering With AI to Kick Start Your Alumni Engagement Program Julian Moore, Strategic Membership Solutions & AI Specialist (No Slides) |
Fundraising Resources
| 1B: 3 Gurus: The Future of Philanthropy in 2030 [Panel] Ann Badger, Marts&Lundy; James Garland, DGB Global; Clive Pedley, Giving Architects; Mandy McFarland, Educate Plus (Facilitator) (No Slides) | 2B: A Culture of Giving: Not Just Campaigns: Future-Focused Annual Giving Hayley Galloway, trinity Grammar School; Anna Bettie, the Hutchins School | 3B: Bequest Programs That Work: Securing & Sustaining Legacy Gifts Sandra Dick, Scotch College | 4B: Successful Fundraising in Girls’ Schools: Making It Happen Ann Badger & Alan Watkinson, Marts&Lundy; Kathy Hines, St Catherine’s School |
| 5B: Major Gifts: Strategies for Securing Transformational Philanthropy Carl Junot & Roni Baird, Melbourne Grammar School | 6B: Fundraising for Indigenous Programs Tim Shearer, Scotch College, Melbourne | 7B: The Little Things that Matter: Effective Stewardship & Donor Engagement John Phillips & Eden Phillips, Brighton Grammar School |
Marketing & Communications Resources
| 1C: Supercharge Your School Website & Marketing with AI (Password: bestschools) Anthony Wymond, IGNITE / Best Schools > Professional photography generator > The IGNITE® AI Blueprint > 3,600-word prompt for award-winning ad ideas | 2C: Creating Holistic Impact – When Strategy Meets Great Design Bronwyn Neeson, Bron Neeson Consulting; Ebony Parker, Hey June Creative Studio | 3C: Crafting Distinctive Digital Campaigns for Education Mara Roberts, Roberts Digital | 4C: Connecting with Your Community Through Your School Website Amy Waddell, Digistorm; Suzanne Pelizzari, Veracross |
| 5C: [Round Table] Hot Topics Impacting Marketers & Communicators Amy Woodley Davis, Blueboat (Facilitator) | 6C: Crisis Management in the Digital Age Robyn Branigan, Carey Baptist Grammar School | 7C: Creating an End-to-End Marketing Strategy in a Chage Adverse Environment Lucy Cohen & Hannah Clifton, Trinity Grammar School |
Admissions Resources
| 1D: AI For Admissions: Threat of Opportunity Heidi Reid, iDAT | 2D: What Do Parents Want? Grant Birse, Redlands, NSW | 3D: Recruiting Overseas Students: What is Your Strategy? Lyndall Dakic, Venn International | 4D: [Round Table] Hot Topics Impacting Admissions Professionals Dallan Cape-Murphy, Kingswood College (Facilitator) (No Slides) |
| 5D: Legal Considerations in Admissions for Non-Government Schools Alex Milner, Milner + Huang | 6D: International Education at Home and Overseas Heidi Reid, iDAT; Tracey Harris, Tracy Harris Solutions | 7D: Exploring the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape and its Profound Effect on Global Markets Simon Kuestenmacher, the Demographics Group |
Leadership Resources
| 1E: Navigating Payroll Tax and School Funding: Impacts and the Road Ahead Nicole Bradshaw, Westbourne Grammar; Mark Glover, Trinity Grammar School | 2E: Navigating the Introduction of Psychosocial Wellbeing in Schools from 1 December Steven Troeth, Gadens | 3E: Shifting Demographics and the Future of Enrolments Across Melbourne and Single-Sex Schools Peter Buckingham, Spectrum Analysis | 4E: Online Child Safety and Social Media Bans: What Do We Need to be Aware of as Leaders Supporting our Staff? Steven Troeth, Gadens |
| 5E: Over the Horizon: Education or Tomorrow Jonathan Walter, Principal, Carey Baptist Grammar School | 6E: Leading the AI Transformation in Schools: Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear Julian Moore, Strategic Membership Solutions & AI Specialist (No Slides) | 7D(E): Exploring the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape and its Profound Effect on Global Markets Simon Kuestenmacher, the Demographics Group |
People & Culture Resources
| 1F: Living and Leading Through Change Phillip Tascone, Ivanhoe Grammar School | 2E (F): Navigating the Introduction of Psychosocial Wellbeing in Schools rom 1 December Steven Troeth, Gadens | 3F: To Investigate or Not to Investigate? Trends in Education Peta Nowacki, Working Together | 4E(F): Online Child Safety and Social Media Bans: What Do we Need to be Aware of as Leaders Supporting Our Staff Steven Troeth, Gadens |
| 5F: [Panel] Staff Wellbeing: How Much Are We, As Employers, Responsible For? Rebecca Hodges, Westbourne Grammar School; Sophie Lukeis, Carey Baptist Grammar School; Melissa Martin, Brighton Grammar School; Phillip Tascone, Ivanhoe Grammar School (Facilitator) (No Slides) | 6E(F): Leading the AI Transformation in Schools: Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear Julian Moore, Strategic Membership Solutions & AI Specialist (No Slides) | 7E(F): [Round Table] Hot Topics Impacting P&C Professionals Phillip Tascone, Ivahoe Grammar School; Melissa Martin, Brighton Grammar School (Facilitators) (No Slides) |
