Alternative Schools Conference 2024

Join us on 4-5 July 2024 for educational workshops, keynote speeches, professional networking and more.
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You’re invited to the Alternative Schools Conference 2024 – an essential opportunity for all professionals in the alternative education sector from  youth workers and educators, to counsellors, psychologists and support staff.

The event features keynote speeches from several renowned educators, including Dr Helen Cahill, Joe Kwan, Mary Teague and Dr Carmel Hobbs.

Attendees will also participate in expert-led sessions that examine inclusive practices, engagement techniques and resilience-building. They will have opportunities to network and learn practical tools and insights to enhance their teaching practice.

WHEN:

4-5 July 2024

TIME:

Visit the program overview on the official Alternative Schools Conference website for more information.

WHERE:

The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus

TICKETS:

Two-day conference ticket with networking function: $275

Two-day conference ticket: $198

SYNOPSIS:

A two-day conference for Alternative Education staff, including teachers, administration staff, leaders, youth workers, support staff, psychologists, teachers’ aides/student support learning officers and researchers – or those wishing to learn more about alternative education.

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