Friday 28 May – Saturday 29 May
The Vines Resort
Step away from the demands of day-to-day school life and take time to think, reflect and renew your professional focus. Leadership Connect is designed for educators and leaders seeking space to sharpen their vision, strengthen their practice and reconnect with what truly drives impact.
Across a thoughtfully structured Friday afternoon and Saturday, participants will explore how clarity shapes direction, how capability fuels improvement, and how impact translates into meaningful change. Combining purposeful professional learning with practical strategies, collaborative dialogue and restorative wellbeing experiences, Leadership Connect offers a valuable opportunity to pause, gain fresh perspectives and return to your leadership role with renewed energy and purpose.
Who It’s For
- School leaders and aspiring leaders
- Teachers seeking to deepen leadership influence
- Instructional coaches and middle leaders
- Education professionals across sectors
Guest Speakers
Learn alongside experienced and highly regarded voices from the education community who will challenge thinking, share expertise, and inspire new perspectives.
- Thought-provoking keynote sessions
- Practical leadership insights
- Real-world strategies and reflections
Book now and pay later!
Register by 17 December at early bird rates, select Pay by Invoice and have until 28 February to pay.
That’s too good a deal not to take advantage of!
REGISTER
Early Bird rates
Available until 17 December 2026
$1500 – Member Price
$1800 – Non-member Price
Standard rates
$1650 – Member Price
$1950 Non-member Price
*Price includes one night accommodation and meals
**Affiliate Members**
If you are a member of STAWA or ECAWA, please select “Pay by Invoice” and we will confirm your membership with before reissuing the invoice with member price.
Here’s what some past participants had to say!
“I thought it was very practical. It gave me some space to think. It also allowed for building good professional networks.”
– 2025 Retreat Participant
“Great time to gain new tips, reflect and network.”
– 2025 Retreat Participant
“It is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on your own leadership and talk with others who are in similar positions. It will help reinforce the values and successes you have had as a leader.”
– 2024 Retreat Participant
“The value of spending a weekend with like minded people is an invaluable experience.”
– 2024 Retreat Participant