Sponsors and exhibitors

Partner with PDN in 2023

Since 1995, PDN has built a reputation as the most renowned professional development network available for leaders and future leaders in Queensland schools. Our boutique-style conference has limited places available, ensuring sponsors do not become 'lost in the crowd' and instead creating the ideal environment to nurture motivated and responsive relationships. Our conference delegates are influential decision makers who are always looking to improve their schools. Our conference sponsors will enhance the overall event and contribute in a meaningful way for our attendees. We seek partnerships with organisations who are making a positive impact on the education industry, and pride ourselves on building long-term, mutually beneficial sponsor relationships.

Sponsorship enquiries: Email pdn@dotdashevents.com.au or call 0447 031 410.

2023 PDN Sponsorship Prospectus (5.6MB)

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsor Level	Sponsor Name	Sponsor Product
GOLD Sponsor		A whole-school approach to student engagement and wellbeing The Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) is an educator-designed and evidence-led framework that provides proven strategies that empower educators to create classrooms where every student is ready to learn and able to thrive. Contact: Orville Gardener at ogardener@berrystreet.org.au \| 0428 395 206
Print and Photography Partner		Over the past 39 years, we’ve photographed thousands of schools and millions of students. At advancedlife we create systems and products that are easy to use and instantly available. We capture, print, and archive beautiful school photos that your community will love. contactus@advancedlife.com.au \| 1300 728 972
IT Partner		IT FOR SCHOOLS is an Information Technology company based in Brisbane, Australia and we provide schools Australia-wide with customised IT Support Solutions. We understand school-based education systems and our priority is the seamless facilitation and integration of state-of-the-art technology for schools which utilise the Australian School Curriculum, although we are not limited to this. In so doing, we achieve complete satisfaction for our clients, enabling them to seamlessly reach their education goals and objectives in their budget-constrained environments.
BRONZE Sponsor		Daymap is a comprehensive LMS with over 20 years experience in the Edtech landscape. Our LMS is designed to streamline school operations and optimise the teaching and learning experience. Offering a range of features for attendance, wellbeing, curriculum, assessment, reporting, & communication. Our platform empowers schools to improve student outcomes, backed by ongoing guidance & support.
BRONZE Sponsor		Footsteps have been specialising in face-to-face and online curriculum/age-based movement programs for Kindergarten to Year 12 students for 28 years. Your students will be engaged, laugh, smile and be challenged with our dance and drama programs. Quality outcomes, including discos, formals, parent presentations and school concerts, allow students to display and share their Footsteps experience. Let a talented Footsteps instructor deliver a dance/drama program and turn your students into active, creative risk-takers. A moving student is a learning student!
Trade Exhibitor		We’re MSP Photography – Australia’s leading school photography company. In Queensland we have four offices, and we work closely with our schools providing local, personalised service. We aim to make your life easy by skilfully handling the unique printing, promotional and marketing needs of your school and implementing innovative solutions that extend beyond photo-day.
Trade Exhibitor		Empowered Learning are a leading provider of interactive education solutions. Empowered Learning opened in QLD 17 years ago and in 2011 became a preferred supplier for the Department of Education with all of our products being supplied under this arrangement. Again in 2019 Empowered Learning were added to the new Interactive Technologies Preferred Supplier Arrangement (QEDSOA-71789). Purchasing under the arrangement provides peace of mind to the school that you are purchasing great products from a reputable company with a long history of amazing customer service. All our installations are conducted by in-house staff and are completed to the highest of standards
Trade Exibitor		A simple, turn key student wellbeing solution that works. Switch4Schools is a powerful social and emotional platform building emotional health, student wellbeing, and self-regulatory behaviours. Regular student check-ins, real-time data for teachers, lesson plans, videos, supporting materials - Switch links insight with ‘things to do’ for better regulation. Simple. Logical. Effective.
Trade Exhibitor		We at Imagination Play, custom design, develop, deliver and install, high-quality commercial outdoor playground equipment and fitness equipment. Our extensive range envelopes outdoor play, nature play, rope play equipment, fitness equipment, indoor playgrounds and water play equipment. We pride ourselves with outstanding customer service across Australia, ensuring that we’re with you on every step of your playground journey.
Trade Exhibitor		TUH Health Fund was founded over 50 years ago by a group of Queensland teachers wanting access to better health insurance for the education community. So, we get what it’s like working in education. You spend your working lives looking after others and we’re committed to looking after you in return. Not just you - your family too! We don’t believe in profiting from ill-health. We are, and have always been, a not-for-profit organisation. Our membership extends well beyond those directly employed as teachers. We welcome a huge range of education-related professions, including academics, admin and support staff who are also union members. In fact, TUH membership is open to all Australian union members and their families. And most importantly we keep things simple, joining or switching to TUH is stress-free and easy. We’re just a phone call away. If you prefer to do things yourself, our app and online portal make managing your cover and your claims a breeze.
Trade Exhibitor		GeckoSports deliver Sports Programs to Primary and Junior High Schools across QLD. We are proudly accredited and partnered with 11 national sports and have qualified coaches to deliver programs to meet your objectives. Also check out our specialised range of Incursions including Sports Gala, Athletics and celebration day themes.
Trade Exhibitor		At Smartsalary, we’re here to help you enjoy all the savings and benefits of salary packaging with none of the hassle, thanks to our award-winning customer service and industry-leading innovation. In fact, we provide a simple salary packaging experience to over 180,000 employees across Australia!
Coffee Cart Sponsor		YXL Institute, the pioneers in coaching and early career education support, lead the way in empowering educators in schools. With a steadfast commitment to fostering growth, our one-on-one approach prioritises educators' needs, fostering their development to ensure students flourish. With a proven solution for schools who want the best experience for their teachers, we deliver programs enriching their educational experience.
Trade Mini Exhibitor		The need for proactive student leaders has never been greater. While 4/5 teachers are feeling burnt out, 3/4 feel overwhelmed and 2/3 considered leaving teaching in the past 2 years. Grow leaders for better outcomes at your school with Designed Alliance’s world class leadership development for students and staff.
Trade Mini Exhibitor		Nurture Law is a leading Queensland firm specialising in wills, estate planning, estate administration/probate and estate disputes. The founder, Kelly Gatehouse, is listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia for Trusts and Estates and has been recognised in Doyles Guide as a leading Queensland Wills and Estate Lawyer.
Collateral		Black Dog Institute, a Medical Research Institute, areas of strength include suicide prevention, digital mental health, workplace mental health, and prevention in young people. Our unique translational approach allows us to quickly turn our world-class scientific findings into clinical services, educational programs and e-health products that improve the lives of people with mental illness.