Feeling the pressure of increasing demands, workplace conflict or professional isolation?
Don’t face it alone – build your capabilities and connections at The Leadership Conference 2026.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
8.45am arrival
9.30am–4.00pm
Novotel Melbourne, Preston VIC
Pop the date in your calendar now so you can keep it clear – you don’t want to miss this line up!
The Leadership Conference that offers something different:
- Not just information – transformation in how you think and lead
- A chance to engage with real challenges, not ideal scenarios
- Meaningful connection with peers – who get you and know where you’re coming from
- A program that respects your time by being high-value, practical and engaging
- Speakers who understand that leadership in education and care is complex, human, and evolving.
Keynote:
Leading on the edge
Rachael Robertson
Antarctic expedition leader, leadership and teamwork expert and best-selling author
Keynote:
Strong leaders build smarter teams
Kathy Walker
Award-winning teaching and learning expert, and recognised author
Panel:
Is it better to be loved or feared? An age-old question for leaders
Catharine Hydon + expert guests
Director, Hydon Consulting
Leading through conflict: Practical tools for difficult conversations
Kylie Thomas
Founder and Managing Director, Dreamstone HR
Workplace culture: Where should we begin?
Bryony Catlin
It Takes A Village Professional Support Consultant
Workplace culture: Where should we begin?
Kylie Seadon
It Takes A Village Professional Support Consultant
Service showcase: Leadership, capacity building and educator retention in challenging times
Linda Davison
Coordinator, Clarendon Children’s Centre
Lead with confidence and build your connections!
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