Full course description
Date and time
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm (in person at ISV)
Wednesday 25 June 2025, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at Julia Gillard Community College
Wednesday 27 August 2025, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm (in person at Youth2Industry)
Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm (in person at ISV)
Delivery mode
In person at ISV and various member schools
Audience
Principal, Leader in one of the non-mainstream schools
Description
The VIC SAS network provides opportunities for collaboration, sharing ideas and supporting each other in the quest to make a difference to students and the community they belong to. Sharing stories supports Principals and leaders to have a voice and engage in meaningful dialogue about concerns, strengths, insights and queries.
Schools in the network are providing the supports needed by students predominantly from compromising backgrounds.
This learning event supports creating best practice toward meeting the following VRQA standard(s):
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Curriculum and Student Learning – Curriculum framework
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Curriculum and Student Learning – Student learning outcomes
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Curriculum and Student Learning – Monitoring and reporting on students’ performance
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Care, Safety and Welfare of Students – Safe environment
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Care, Safety and Welfare of Students – Child safety
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Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Attendance
Key Takeaways
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broadened network in a trusting environment
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shared stories to strengthen confidence and reduce isolation
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strategies to create positive wellbeing outcomes
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shared strategies and approaches to support a differentiated inquiry process
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strategies personalised to meet specific school challenges
Presenter Information
Marianne Dienes
Marianne brings over 23 years of experience as a social worker across the child, youth and family and education sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from La Trobe University and a Master of Advanced Social Work from the University of Melbourne.
Marianne has held senior roles in both the Department of Education and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. She spent 12 years working in a Victorian Special Assistance School, including leadership roles.
Marianne has expertise in trauma-informed practice in education as well as restorative practices. She has a particular interest in secondary traumatic stress among school staff and the application of implementation science to drive sustainable change in educational settings. A passionate advocate for Special Assistance Schools, Marianne is committed to ensuring that every Victorian student has access to the right environment to thrive and succeed in their education.