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Membership in a professional association like NTPA not only enriches our leadership skills but also strengthens our collective resilience. By actively engaging with our association, we can address the challenges we face in education more effectively. As leaders, it is essential to identify personal stressors and make use of the support services available through our association.
Research from the ACU Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (2024) offers key recommendations for enhancing our professional journey:
- School principals should actively engage with their association to provide feedback and advice.
- Professional associations should capitalise on advocacy and advisory opportunities for policy changes, drawing on the insights from their members.
- School leaders should identify personal stressors and tap into existing support services from professional associations, employers, and healthcare providers.
Further recommendations from the Silent Cost, Impact and Management of Secondary Trauma in Educators (2025) highlights the importance of creating opportunities for peer support and establishing strong professional networks, which can significantly enhance our collective wellbeing.
Collective Strength: Navigating Educational Challenges Together
By working together, we can support each other, share knowledge and best practices to improve our professional experiences. This collaboration fosters an environment that promotes individual wellbeing while contributing to a strong educational community.
I encourage you to join upcoming events, share your insights and help us shape the future of education in the Northern Territory.
You all deserve a well-earned break. Please make the most of the next few weeks.
Thank you for all you do!
Carolyn
Carolyn Edwards
Regulate to Lead: Rest, Resilience & Recovery for NT School Leaders
With Dr Polly McGee | Sept 15 (Darwin) & Sept 16 (Online)
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Dr Polly McGee to the Territory – back by popular demand with a brand-new course "Regulate to Lead", created specifically for Northern Territory educational leaders.
This isn't just another workshop – it's a transformative professional learning experience that addresses one of the most critical challenges facing school leaders today: leading effectively while managing trauma, stress, and burnout in our educational environments.
What You'll Gain from This Essential Workshop:
- Understand how trauma and chronic stress affect school leaders’ nervous systems and leadership style
- Identify signs of secondary trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue
- Learn real-time regulation techniques to support themselves and their sustainable leadership
- Explore the conditions for psychological safety in teams in their contexts
- Reflect on their own leadership culture and embed trauma responsive practices into everyday decision-making
- Build strategies for co-regulation, team resilience, and boundary setting
Whether you're battling burnout, navigating complexity, or looking to build trauma-responsive cultures, this immersive experience gives you the real-world tools and insights to lead with calm, clarity and confidence.
Click the short video below to hear direct from Polly and what they have create for you!
In-person: September 15 in Darwin -Michael Long Centre
8:30am to 3:30pm
Members $450
Non-members $600
Catering included
Online: September 16 for remote leaders based in East Arnhem, Big Rivers, Central and Barkly
Via TEAMs
10am to 3pm
Members $300
Non-members $450
Spots are limited – secure yours now
Register Here
As a bonus everyone who registers receives access to a pre workshop series of short videos for deeper integration
Whether you're leading in the heart of Darwin or championing education in our most remote communities, this vital professional development is designed for you. We're committed to ensuring every NTPA member can access these life-changing leadership strategies.
Questions? email Jo on ntpa.admin@education.nt.gov.au
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Principal Harbour Cruise – our gift to NTPA members
Thursday 14 August 2025 (after Day 2 of the Leaders’ Summit)
Meet at 5:30 PM Dock 3, right-hand end of Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin
Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise alongside colleagues – as a heartfelt thank you from us to you.
Limited to 50 places – first in, first served
Reserve your place now: https://forms.office.com/r/RD26v6yPM1
The Career Development team are actively seeking Principals for the next Flourish Program, and we'd love to have you join them.
This isn't just another demanding course – it's designed with busy leaders like you in mind.
What's involved?
- Just 2 face-to-face days (one each in Term 3 and Term 4)
- 2 brief online check-ins
- Zero homework between sessions
- All travel costs covered if you need to get to Darwin
The best part? Principals who've completed the program consistently tell us it was invaluable for both their professional growth and personal wellbeing.
Ready to prioritise yourself? Let’s make it simple and skip the application process! Just email Jo at ntpa.admin@education.nt.gov.au and she'll register your interest directly with the team.
Your growth matters. Let's secure your spot today!
The Harvard Club of Australia (HCA) is offering over 35 scholarships to The Principals' Centre in Australia, a joint initiative between the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and HCA. Now entering its fifth year, this five-day leadership program will be hosted in Sydney from 12 to 16 January 2026.
The program brings together school leaders and Harvard faculty to explore leadership strategies and tools to accelerate learning for all students. Participants come from nearly every schooling jurisdiction across Australia and New Zealand, forming long-lasting professional support networks. To our knowledge, this remains Australia’s largest scholarship initiative specifically designed for school principals.
Applications are now open, and the first round of scholarship applications will close on 30 June. Further details about the program, along with the application link, can be found here.
Eligible applicants include school leaders from Australian public schools with an ICSEA score below 1000 or those located in regional and rural areas. Each HCA Scholarship covers 80% of the program tuition, hotel accommodation with breakfast, and includes a travel stipend.
NTPA encourages members to apply for this wonderful opportunity to build your capacity through Australia’s largest scholarship initiative.
Read the lateset ICP June newsletter here
Read the latest APPA newesletter here
Please see following APPA's media release regarding the APPA Primary Education Summit
Registrations Now Open
Registration Now Open for the 2025 APPA Conference!
Join us for the 2025 Australian Primary Principals Association National Conference, the leading event for primary school leaders across Australia. This inspiring gathering will take place on 26-29 August 2025 in Brisbane, bringing together principals and educational leaders to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation in education.
Featuring renowned keynote speakers, practical workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, this conference is your chance to be part of shaping the future of primary education in Australia.
Register today to secure your place and take advantage of early bird rates!
https://appaconference.com.au/home/registration/
View all the information here
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NTPA memberships are for a calendar year - it's time to renew for 2025
Feel free to email ntpa.admin@education.nt.gov.au with any queries.
50% membership prices from
July 2025
