Specialist Seminar Body Politics in and through Movement
Planning for the ECU_AIESEP Specialist Seminar Body Politics in and through Movement is well advanced! The program brings together researchers and professionals who are leaders in their fields, known for innovative thinking and practice in their work across teacher education, teaching, coaching and leadership of community sport and physical activity. Three inspirational keynote speakers – Dr Jo Pollitt, Professor David Brown and Dr Rebecca Olive – promise engaging presentations and generous opportunities for extended discussions with them across the three days. In themed sessions on each day, contributors from many countries will share their current work, its inherent challenges and insights. In a closing Masterclass led by an internationally acclaimed change-maker and Churchill fellow, Dr Indigo Willing will share applied examples of projects achieving engagement and impact and provide tools for participants to take into their own workplaces and communities.
Whatever career stage you are, the specialist seminar will offer rewarding learning in a supportive environment with colleagues – and of course, important social events and time to enjoy movement amidst stunning blue skies. Located at ECU’s regional campus in Western Australia’s south west, the specialist seminar offers a unique travel opportunity to an awesome part of the world!
Not yet registered? You can still do so here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1404809
If you would also like to make a late submission to contribute to the program, please email SHEdRC@ecu.edu.au
Members of the coordinating committee are happy to answer any queries and provide information to assist with travel and accommodation (see download at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/research-activity/sport-health-and-education-research-community ).
Contact SHEdRC@ecu.edu.au
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Published historical program. Travel instructions and provisional arrangements below belong to the original 2025 program; no timetable timezone is printed.
ECU_AIESEP Specialist Seminar 2025: Body Politics in and through Movement. Program Overview.
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The full final program including all session details will be published in November 2025. Please contact SHEdRC@ecu.edu.au if you have any questions or require further information about travel and/or accommodation to assist in your planning.
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Please note: If travelling from Perth, Bunbury is approx. 2 hours by road. ECU South West Campus is located adjacent to the Bunbury Health Campus. South West Coach Lines operate express coach services to the South West. Services direct to Bunbury are available from both airport terminals, and from Elizabeth Quay bus station in Perth. If you are intending to travel from Perth to the Specialist Seminar on Monday 8 December, you will need to get the 7.30am service from Elizabeth Quay to the Bunbury Health Campus stop (see Perth-Busselton via Bunbury route for this option). TransWA also offer coach services Perth to Bunbury and Bunbury Health Campus.
ECU_AIESEP Specialist Seminar 8-10 December 2025
Monday 8 December 2025
8.30am - 10.45am — Flexible time for delegate travel, self-guided exploration in Bunbury, and/or informal networking. ECU South West campus has open workspaces and eduroam network available.
10.45am - 11.30am — Registration and Coffee on Campus. Pick up your seminar pack and enjoy meeting up with colleagues.
11.30am - 12.15pm — Welcome to Country and Opening Addresses
12.15pm - 1.15pm — Provocation Panel Event: Body Politics in and through Movement - What are the issues, challenges and opportunities for educators? Professor Dawn Penney and various speakers.
— — Lunch Break
2.00pm - 3.15pm — Keynote Speaker 1: Distracted Bodies: Physical Imagination as a practice for moving responsively in unstable times. Dr Jo Pollitt, Edith Cowan University.
— — Movement Break
3.30pm - 4.30pm — Themed Research and Practice Presentations and Discussion. Listen from, engage and learn with delegates sharing their work at the specialist seminar. Sessions will invite audience participation and prompt discussion.
4.30pm - 4.45pm — Day 1 Reflections and Preview of Day 2
4.45pm — Travel to Bunbury Accommodation
6.30pm — Sundowner Social - Bunbury. Details to be circulated to delegates.
Readable original artwork details
Published historical program. Travel instructions and provisional arrangements below belong to the original 2025 program; no timetable timezone is printed.
ECU_AIESEP Specialist Seminar 2025: Body Politics in and through Movement. Program Overview.
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Why not start your day being active at Koombana Bay Foreshore, Bunbury?
See members of the coordinating committee for suggestions to move and enjoy coffee at local cafés.
8.30am — Travel to ECU South West Campus. Delegates will be advised of meeting point in Bunbury.
9.00am - 10.15am — Welcome and Keynote Speaker 2: Plus ça change...? Revisiting the body politic(s) in and through movement in a multipolar political landscape. Professor David Brown, Cardiff Metropolitan University.
10.15am - 11.00am — Coffee and Networking
11.00am - 12.30pm — Themed Research and Practice Presentations and Discussion. Listen from, engage and learn with delegates sharing their work at the specialist seminar. Sessions will invite audience participation and prompt discussion.
— — Lunch Break
1.30pm - 3.00pm — Workshop. Creating and using conceptual languages in practice.
— — Movement Break
3.15pm - 4.15pm — Themed Research and Practice Presentations and Discussion. Listen from, engage and learn with delegates sharing their work at the specialist seminar. Sessions will invite audience participation and prompt discussion.
4.15pm - 4.30pm — Day 2 Reflections and Preview of Day 3
4.30pm — Travel to Bunbury Accommodation
7.00pm — Sundowner Social, Bunbury. Details to be circulated to delegates.
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Why not start your day being active at Koombana Bay Foreshore, Bunbury?
See members of the coordinating committee for suggestions to move and enjoy coffee at local cafés.
8.30am - 10.00am — Welcome and Movement Lab. Guest facilitators (venue/s to be confirmed).
10.15am — Travel to ECU South West Campus. Delegates will be advised of meeting point in Bunbury.
10.45am - 11.15am — Coffee and Connect on Campus
11.30am - 12.30pm — Keynote Speaker 3: Moving Oceans: Swimming and surfing as world making practices. Dr Rebecca Olive, RMIT University.
— — Lunch Break
1.15pm - 2.15pm — Themed Research and Practice Presentations and Discussion. Listen from, engage and learn with delegates sharing their work at the specialist seminar. Sessions will invite audience participation and prompt discussion.
2.30pm - 3.00pm — Reflections and Provocations - Day 3
3.00pm - 3.15pm — Formal Thanks and Close of Main Seminar
3.30pm — Registration and Welcome for Masterclass Attendees. Included for all full specialist seminar delegates.
3.30pm - 5.30pm — Masterclass: Movement and Community by Design. Lead Presenter - Dr Indigo Willing, Skate, Community and Design. With an Industry and Community Panel Discussion - Guest speakers. Refreshments on Campus.
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