A CAFS EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER!
With tangible classroom experiences & real-world perspectives, this conference will boost your confidence & build skills within the Community and Family Studies syllabus.
Alongside guest experts & experienced Community and Family Studies teachers.
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IMAGINE IF...
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You could step away from the day to day of your classroom and immerse yourself in powerful professional learning that deepens your knowledge and sharpens your skills in Community and Family Studies.
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Walk away with highly engaging teaching strategies, ready-to-use resources and the clarity to confidently deliver the Community and Family Studies syllabus.
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Kickstart your Community and Family Studies journey alongside like-minded educators and leading experts, all working together to transform the way CAFS is taught across NSW.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Two days of high-impact, syllabus-aligned professional learning
- Expert guest speakers sharing insights, strategies, and inspiration
- Practical sessions delivered by experienced educators who get it
- Connect with passionate Community and Family Studies teachers from across NSW
- Gourmet morning tea and lunch provided on both days
- Relax & recharge at our exclusive Friday night networking event
THIS CONFERENCE IS PERFECT FOR...
NEW TEACHERS
Kickstart your Community and Family Studies journey with confidence as you dive into key content, build essential skills and connect with a supportive community of educators.
EXPERIENCED TEACHERS
Discover fresh, engaging ways to deepen your impact and teach a holistic approach to delivering the CAFS syllabus.
LEAD TEACHERS
Empower your team with the clarity, tools and strategies to deliver high-impact CAFS across your school and lead meaningful change for your students.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
COLLABORATION
Work side by side with like-minded educators to share ideas, spark new approaches and walk away with strategies you can implement straight away.
CHALLENGE
Be inspired to think differently about how Community and Family Studies is taught and experienced and rise to the challenge of shaping a
future-focused syllabus with purpose.
CONFIDENCE
Leave feeling empowered and equipped with the tools, resources and clarity you need to teach the syllabus with confidence and impact.
CONNECTION
Build genuine connections with educators across NSW who share your passion for CAFS, because we’re better when we learn and lead together.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
DATES: Friday 17th October and Saturday 18th October 2025
WHERE: Killcare Surfclub, Killcare NSW
HOW: Facilitated sessions with guest experts & experienced high school teachers
WHY: To gain valuable knowledge & skills in CAFS
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READ BELOW FROM TEACHERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED OUR EVENTS
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...
Ready for this fully immersive HMS experience?
YOUR HOST:
KELLY BELL
Kelly Bell understands the challenges of teaching PDHPE and CAFS because she has lived them. With over two decades in education, Kelly transformed from classroom teacher to becoming NSW's trusted voice in PDHPE, Community & Family Studies and Health and Movement Science.
• NSW HSC CAFS Supervisor of Marking (2018-2022)
• K-10 PDHPE & CAFS Syllabus Implementation
• B Exercise Science & Grad Dip Ed (PDHPE)
• Master in Educational Leadership
• Google Level 1 Certified Educator
• Former ACHPER NSW President
• NSW Outstanding Professional Service Award (2014)
• HSC Results above State Average, high Band 5 & 6s
• Sessional Lecturer & Marker Western Sydney University
• 16 years classroom experience
• Textbook author
Since 2007, Kelly has empowered over 4,000 PDHPE and CAFS teachers and supported more than 8,000 students across NSW. Today, The Learning Network stands as NSW's premier resource hub for PDHPE, Health & Movement Science, Community & Family Studies and Dance education.
The Learning Network is dedicated to helping NSW teachers reclaim their work-life balance while maintaining teaching excellence. Our comprehensive suite of resources, memberships and professional learning workshops are designed to get back your afternoons, holidays and weekends.
Tune in to The PDHPE and CAFS Podcast every Wednesday for practical teaching strategies, innovative content and tips for success in the classroom.
Join thousands of NSW educators who have already transformed their teaching journey with The Learning Network.
Ready to revolutionise your teaching experience?
Join us at The K-10 PDHPE Forum.
Connection
Collaboration
Community
Cultivation
If you're ready to deep dive into Community and Family Studies content & skills...
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER
$440
1 Day CAFS Conference 2025
Want to deepen your understanding & skills?
SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER
$440
1 Day CAFS Conference 2025
Want to deepen your understanding & skills?
READ BELOW FROM TEACHERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED OUR EVENTS
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...
"I feel so invigorated and energised.
Such a great experience. Thanks to you. I felt valued amongst such an incredible group of educators".
Suz Langford
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING HOURS
We are a NESA recognised PL provider. Completing The CAFS Conference: Day 1 will contribute 6 hours of PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing standard descriptors 1.5.2, 2.1.2 and 5.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
We are a NESA recognised PL provider. CompletingThe CAFS Conference: Day 2 will contribute 6 hours of PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing standard descriptors 1.5.2, 2.1.2 and 5.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's included?
Can I just attend 1 Day?
What food will be served?
What should I bring?
What is the cancellation policy?
Where can I stay?
OUR PL IS VERY DIFFERENT
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...
"Teacher training needs to move beyond ‘talk and chalk'.
Finally, a PD where highly trained adults are engaged in the same creative ways they engage young people."
Daniela Falecki
Teacher Wellbeing
"Best day and best PD I've ever been too!
Thanks soooooo much Kel, I can't wait for tomorrow. I haven't shut up to my husband about the tour, our goodies and the food."
Jessica George-Loulach
Ready to reimagine NSW CAFS?
If you're ready to deepen your knowledge and gain practical skills you can use straight away in your classroom, The CAFS Conference is for you.
Over two dynamic days, you’ll build the confidence, clarity and capability to lead your students through the CAFS syllabus with purpose and impact.
Join a passionate community of Community and Family Studies teachers from across NSW, all working towards the same goal: delivering meaningful and engaging lessons that makes a real difference.
I WOULD SO BENEFIT FROM THIS
OUR MISSION
To empower busy NSW primary and secondary teachers of K-10 PDHPE, CAFS, HMS, Dance and Child Studies to reclaim their afternoons, holidays and weekends with ready to use resources and support.
PROUD TO HAVE WORKED WITH THOUSANDS OF NSW SCHOOLS
