2026 Professional Learning
People and Development - professional learning opportunities - Term 3 and Term 4
The following people and development professional learning opportunities are available for staff to attend:
| Date | Course | Details | Trybooking Link |
| Monday 12 October 10.30am – 12.30pm Online (free) | Leave Entitlements | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DITAP Please contact Jo Huntley or Vicki Dekker for more information |
| Tuesday 20 October 3.30pm – 4.30pm Online (free) | Crucial Conversations: Refresher #2 | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DGZIN Please contact Emma Baldwin or Fiona Murphy for more information |
| Wednesday 21 October 2.30pm – 3.30pm Online (free) | Deputy and Assistant Principal and Senior Leader network #4 VC | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DGWCA Please contact Fiona Murphy or Janet Claassen for more information |
| Thursday 5 November 10am – 12 noon Online (free) | Staff Related Injury Management | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DOQOR Please contact Leah Crough or Vicki Dekker for more information |
| Tuesday 10 November 3.30pm – 4.30pm Online (free) | Mastering the Art: Performance Development Review’s #2 | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DGZBT Please contact Jo Huntley or Vicki Dekker for more information |
| 11-12 November 9am – 4pm (Both days) Face to Face ($500 per participant) | Crucial Conversations: Ballarat #2 | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DGQLV Please contact Emma Baldwin or Fiona Murphy for more information |
| Wednesday 11 November 2:15pm – 3:15pm Online (free) | ECT: 2026 1st Years Term 4 | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DGUDN Please contact Julie Cooper or James Murphy for more information |
| Thursday 26 November 2:15pm – 3:15pm Online (free) | ECT: 2026 2/3 Years Term 4 | Click here for details | https://www.trybooking.com/DGUFG Please contact Julie Cooper or James Murphy for more information |
Professional Learning Opportunity
Crucial Conversations- DOBCEL facilitated
| Date, Time and Location | 11-12 November 2026 9am – 4pm (Both days) Face to Face – Sovereign Park, Ballarat |
| Program Overview | Crucial Conversations teaches a practical model for effective communication, especially in difficult or high-stakes situations. It focuses on managing emotions, fostering respectful dialogue, and achieving mutual understanding to strengthen relationships and drive positive outcomes. This program is ideal for anyone looking to improve their skills in giving feedback and promoting open, constructive conversations—with colleagues, parents, carers, and the wider community. Learning Outcomes:
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| Booking Link | https://www.trybooking.com/DGQLV |
| Cost | $500 per participant |
For more information, please contact Emma Baldwin
R U OK? Day is tomorrow, Thursday 10 September 2026 and is the National Day of Action, providing an ideal opportunity to engage staff and the wider school community with the values of R U OK?
A conversation could change a life.
Learn more about the 4 steps of a RU OK ? conversation
Here are some resources you may like to access for R U OK Day:
Resources for Work
Primary School Resources
Secondary School Resources