Gifted WA AGM 2026 (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gifted WA AGM 2026

Dear Members,

Gifted WA AGM: The committee wishes to inform its members of the impending Annual General Meeting for 2026.



Details are as follows:

Date:     Wednesday 11th November 2026

Time:     6:00-7:30pm

Event: Riding Out the Storm, Dr Matt Zakreski

Venue:    Online via Zoom

Agenda:
2025 AGM Minutes

President's Report

Treasurer's Report

Election of Committee members *

General Business

Committee Nominations:

As usual, all committee positions will come up for election at this AGM, and you are welcome to nominate to be a member of the Gifted WA Committee. If you would like to nominate for a position on the Gifted WA Committee, please complete the nomination form HERE by the COB Friday 6th November 2026 (you will need the details of a Gifted WA member who has agreed to nominate you).

Please be aware that our Constitution does stipulate the make-up of the Committee, so this needs to be considered when selecting committee members. This criteria can be found on Page V of the Gifted WA Constitution (section 10:1B). The Gifted WA Committee has an online meeting once a month, so members in both metro and regional areas of WA are welcome to nominate. Members who nominate and are not selected for the Committee are encouraged to participate in the running of Gifted WA through our sub-committees.

* Gifted WA Committee consists of the following positions:

(a) a Chairperson

(b) a Vice-Chairperson

(c) a Secretary

(d) a Treasurer

(e) General Committee Members (5)

The AGM will be preceded by Matt's presentation.

Riding Out the Storm: Managing Emotional Intensity in Students

Today’s students, especially gifted and twice-exceptional individuals, are marked by their intensity, particularly their emotional intensity. These emotional outbursts can be very disruptive and dysregulating to the students, as well as their peers, parents, teachers, and community supports. This session will focus on the psychology and neuroscience behind emotional intensity and give concrete, accessible techniques that will allow for the development of self-regulation skills.

Dr. Matthew Zakreski (known as “Dr. Matt”) is a seasoned clinical psychologist and professional speaker renowned for his expertise in serving neurodivergent individuals. In doing hundreds of talks all over the world, Dr. Zakreski has cultivated a reputation as a dynamic keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his insightful presentations and empowering messages.

Kind regards,

Gifted WA Secretary

Riding Out the Storm - Managing Emotional Intensity in Students (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:15:00 GMT

We would like to invite you to an event with an international speaker
Dr Matt Zakreski (USA), whom Gifted WA has engaged to present at
this year's 10th Anniversary AGM

This session will focus on the psychology and neuroscience behind emotional intensity and give concrete, accessible techniques that will allow for the development of self-regulation skills.

Dr. Matthew Zakreski (known as “Dr. Matt”) is a seasoned clinical psychologist and professional speaker renowned for his expertise in serving neurodivergent individuals. In doing hundreds of talks all over the world, Dr. Zakreski has cultivated a reputation as a dynamic keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his insightful presentations and empowering messages.

Kind regards,

Gifted WA Secretary

Gifted WA upcoming events

Gifted WA AGM 2026 (11 Nov 2026)

Riding Out the Storm: Managing Emotional Intensity in Students

Riding Out the Storm - Managing Emotional Intensity in Students (11 Nov 2026)