19th Annual SJIEC Conference – Throwing The Baby Out With The Bathwater 2023 Online AND in person

Jul 29, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023

Online AND at Redfern Community Centre

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19th Annual SJIEC Conference – Throwing The Baby Out With The Bathwater 2023 Online AND in person

Jul 29 2023

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The Social Justice In Early Childhood Foundation is holding its 19th annual 'Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater' conference.

9am - 4pm Saturday 29th July 2023

The conference will be streamed as well so you can attend online or in person.

INCREDIBLE PROGRAM NOW CONFIRMED!

What your ticket payment and donation helps support:

The only not-for-profit early childhood group actively advocating for social justice
Our presence at Midsumma, Mardi Gras, Fair Day and Yabun
Networks and events hosted by the Board

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