8th National Early Literacy Conference

May 19, 2021 - May 21, 2021

Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Parade On the lands of the Darug Nation Bankstown, NSW 2200

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8th National Early Literacy Conference

May 19 2021 - May 21 2021

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This Conference will bring to you latest research and practical applications for early literacy through the lens of cultural diversity. There will also be a focus on engaging men and boys in reading with bubs from birth and community ownership and partnerships in early literacy.

Come and join us —in person or online for our first hybrid* Conference! Whether you’re from the city or the country, work in early childhood, library, child and family services, volunteer in a service club, or you’re a strategic planner in your government position. Or if you want to start painting your community REaD, or strengthen your existing PTTR site.

We will have keynote speakers and workshops for all of you!

*Our Hybrid Conference

Delegates can register to attend either face to face at the Conference Venue in Bankstown NSW, or online.

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