The Public Service Association (PSA) encourages all General Assistants (GAs) and Farm Assistants (FAs) to register for the upcoming regional conferences for a professional learning experience that has been years in the making.

Come and meet your PSA representatives who will attend each conference location. Central Councilor and General Assistant Bill Martin will be delivering keynote presentations at every conference, and current General Assistant Advisory Group Delegate Wade Appleby will also be present at all locations to personally address your workplace health and safety questions.

Working closely with the General Assistant Advisory Group and Farm Assistants, we have collectively advocated relentlessly to bring you specialised, face-to-face professional development tailored exclusively for GA/FA positions. Through our advocacy with the Department of Education, a comprehensive state-wide conference series that delivers practical, relevant, and applicant content has been created.

Conference details have been distributed to all Principals and DELs, featured in the Staff Noticeboard, and posted in the Learning Centre.

Why This Matters

This comprehensive professional development day offers you the opportunity to:

Learn from industry experts with specialised knowledge in your field

Connect and collaborate with fellow GAs and FAs who face similar challenges

Acquire practical tools and strategies to enhance your effectiveness and workplace satisfaction

Champion the importance of ongoing professional development for regional GAs and FAs.

 Essential Topics Include:

Mental health and wellbeing support

Digital PDP (Performance and Development Plans) navigation

Pay, leave, and employment conditions

Aware Super information and guidance

Workplace health and safety protocols

Introduction to pesticide mixing procedures

Conference Schedule & Locations:

Batemans Bay Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Wagga Wagga Thursday, 2 October 2025

Grafton Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Tamworth Thursday, 9 October 2025

Daily Schedule Registration opens 7:30 AM | Sessions run 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Register via MyPL HERE Then type in GA/FA Conferences

 Important – Registrations close Monday, 18 August 2025 

This conference represents a significant achievement – developed by your union representatives and NSW DoE who recognise your expertise, understand your challenges, and are committed to amplifying your professional voice.

Let’s make this a powerful statement of unity. Help us fill every seat to demonstrate the strength of our regional GA and FA community and underscore the critical importance of professional development in regional areas.