Online Boarding Conference 2026
Online Boarding Conference - Connected leadership - Wednesday 13 May 2026
Be part of something that will truly strengthen your impact in boarding.
The ABSA Online Boarding Conference – Sponsored by Corporate Speakers Australia brings together leading voices from across the boarding community to explore this year’s powerful theme: Connected Leadership.
Across a dynamic program, you’ll hear from experienced practitioners and thought leaders as they unpack what it means to lead with connection at the centre - through challenge, within teams, and across your entire boarding community. From navigating pressure with clarity and confidence, to building high-performing teams and fostering a culture where every boarder feels known and valued, each session is designed to provide practical, real-world strategies you can apply immediately.
Whether you are leading a boarding house, supporting young people day-to-day, or building the next generation of leaders within your team, this conference will leave you feeling inspired, equipped and more connected than ever.
Join us online and be part of a community committed to leading boarding forward - together.
All sessions will be recorded and made available to staff who have registered to attend.
We look forward to seeing many of you online!
Individual Registration: $200 per person
Session 1: Connected Leadership in Action: Leading Through Challenge, Strengthening Through Connection.
Major Keynote Speaker: Ant Williams - Former Sports Psychologist & World Record Free Diver
Session 2 - Growing Leaders Within: Building a High-Performing Boarding Team
Lisa Delaney - Deputy Head of College - St Peters Lutheran College
Session 3 - Creating a Culture of Connection: Strengthening Relationships in Boarding
Ollie Clayson - Assistant Headmaster Pastoral and Head of Boarding - Waihi School
Session 4 - Leading Across Cultures: Building Includive Boarding Communities
Liz Birrell - Head of Boarding - Peninsula Grammar School
