Conferences / Events
2025 CONFERENCE - 28 & 29 August 2025, Paranaple Centre Devonport
"Connection"
This year we come together to Connect at the Tasmanian School Administrators' Association Conference, 28 & 29 August, Paranaple Centre Devonport
Delegates will have the choice of attending DECYP masterclasses over the two days. Topics and specific sessions offered will be shared with delegates closer to the date.
We are very excited to welcome Tia Poole and Dr Lila Landowski as keynote speakers for our 2025 Conference. Tia joins us as an accomplished financial consultant who's personal and professional journey will inspire you. Dr Landowski joins us as neuroscientist working at UTAS, who will enage us on the topic of neuroscience and connection. Both our speakers are sure to inspire and inform you in ways you can't even imagine!
Our Annual Conference Dinner will be on the Thursday evening at the Paranaple Centre, this is included in your registration cost. This year's theme is Fabulous and Fancy.
Registrations for delegates via Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DBMFA
We recommend staying close-by at the Devonport Novotel:https://www.idem.events/r/tsaa-2025-conference
or
Gateway Hotel, Fenton Street; https://nightcaphotels.com.au/hotels/tas/gateway-hotel-by-nightcap-plus
Both the Novotel and The Gateway have kindly offered us discounted rates. Accommodation costs are NOT included in conference registration.
Parking is available at both sites along with generous three storey parking adjacent to the Paranaple Convention Centre.
As per previous years’, Aspiring School Business Managers are welcome to forward EOI's to the TSAA Committee (please contact kirsty.morgan@decyp.tas.gov.au). Nominations to be endorsed and signed by both the current SBM and your Principal. SBM’s please have this conversation with your Admin Team.
On Wednesday evening, 27 August we will have an informal dinner – get-together, for those wishing to catch up with friends and colleagues prior to our conference. Please email Neroli Clothier with RSVP’s for the Wednesday evening dinner. To be held at Frankie J's - 13 Oldaker St, Devonport. Please note, this is NOT included in your conference registration cost. RSVP’s to neroli.clothier@decyp.tas.gov.au
We look forward to coming together for two full days of fabulous DECYP sessions, keynote presentations and networking with colleagues and sponsors.
Conference queries: tsaaexecutive@gmail.com
Tia Poole is a strong advocate for women's empowerment within her local community, assuming the esteemed role of Tasmanian Representative for the Hilma’s Network. With an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and opportunity, Tia channels her passion into meaningful contributions, readily dedicating her time and expertise to initiatives aimed at uplifting others.
Tia completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Tasmania and a Diploma of Law from The Legal Practitioner Admission Board of New South Wales. She currently provides Insurance and Financial Consulting in Hong Kong. She has 15 years of industry experience across diverse markets spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, and Asia. Within this sphere, Tia has occupied senior executive roles, wielding her acumen in underwriting and broking with a specialised focus on marine and transport sectors.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Tia assumes pivotal roles in community service, notably as Chairperson of Family Based Care—an NDIS provider delivering invaluable support to the frail aged, disabled individuals, and their caregivers since 1986. She has also contributed to numerous boards and committees, including esteemed institutions such as The British Chamber of Commerce Logistics Committee (HK), the Hong Kong Cricket Club, The Helena May Club, and Marist Regional College.
Dr Lila Landowski
Dr. Lila Landowski is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and senior lecturer at the University of Tasmania, a Vice President of Science and Technology Australia, a Fides health ambassador for the World Health Organisation, regular guest expert for the ABC, and a keynote speaker at Saxton Speakers. Named one the Herald Sun’s Top 20 Aussies in STEM and a “Science Superhero” (according to Australia’s then-Chief Scientist), Lila is on a mission to make brain science accessible to everyone.
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As a neuroscientist, Lila’s research expertise is in axon guidance, neural repair mechanisms and therapeutic development for nerve damage. In 2014, after completing her PhD at the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, Lila trained at the Peripheral Nerve lab at the Mayo Clinic to cement her status as an emerging leader in the field of peripheral nerve injury. She was recruited to teach and coordinate neuroscience units at the Wicking Dementia Centre at the same time. In recent years, her research focus has shifted from peripheral neuropathy to stroke and fatigue. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Professor David Howells. For several months (from August 2016 - April 2017), Lila spent time as a visiting scholar at the Florey Institute’s Melbourne Brain Centre (Austin Hospital, Melbourne), developing surgical skills and a novel model of stroke to bring back to UTAS. With the support of a $450,000 investment from the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation, her foremost research goal is to transform the success of pre-clinical stroke research.
Lila has taught into courses at the University of Tasmania for 15 years, working across various subjects for Medicine, Medical Research, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Science, Nursing, Dementia Care and Paramedicine She has been awarded two of the university’s highest honours; a Vice Chancellors citation for early career teaching, and a Vice Chancellors citation for community engagement.
Lila has a strong personal focus on the importance of science communication, public outreach, and community health and well-being.
