Australian Network for School Attendance (ANSA) Conference

Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development

A two-day event for professionals interested in school attendance, exploring "School Attendance: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?

Deakin Downtown

The Australia Network for School Attendance (ANSA) warmly invites you to join us for our inaugural conference exploring the theme "School Attendance: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?".Held over two days in Melbourne, the varied program will offer insights from Australian experts and interactive sessions including presentations and roundtables. We are delighted to present keynote addresses from Dr. Olivia Groves (Principal Researcher at the Australian Education Research Organisation), and Professor Daryl Higgins (Australian Catholic University) alongside Dale Murray (Life Without Barriers).This conference is aimed at professionals across a wide range of fields, including school staff, mental health practitioners working with school-aged children, researchers, policy makers, and system level leaders. <h3>Agenda</h3>An indicative agenda is provided below for your reference. Please be aware this is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

<h3>Abstract Submissions</h3>Abstract submissions have now closed and outcomes notified.

<h3>What is ANSA?</h3>ANSA is a collective of professionals from across Australia who work in education and research relating to school attendance. The ANSA Committee includes:A/Prof Glenn Melvin, Deakin UniversityA/Prof Lisa McKay-Brown, University of MelbourneEmma Aorangi, Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleLeanne Brooke, NSW Department of Education and TrainingBelinda Burgess, Catholic Schools Parramatta DioceseDr Lauren Cameron, Deakin UniversityKat Chadbourn, Deakin UniversityMelanie Franciscus, Catholic Schools Parramatta DioceseAmy Meade, Deakin UniversityCatherine Munro, Catholic Schools Parramatta DioceseDr Matthew White, Australian Catholic University

<h3>For Further Information or Questions</h3>We'd love to hear from you. Please email us at <a href="mailto:seed-mhc@deakin.edu.au" title="mailto:seed-mhc@deakin.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">seed-mhc@deakin.edu.au</a>, and include ANSA Conference in your subject line.