Early Childhood Australia WA State Committee Conference – The Year of Play

Sep 02, 2023 - Sep 02, 2023

Curtin University Campus: Building 501 - Education Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102

Early Childhood Australia WA State Committee Conference – The Year of Play

Sep 2 2023

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ECAWA bring our 2023 Annual State Conference "The Year of Play" to Curtin Uni this September.Date: Saturday 2nd September 2023Time: 8:30am to 4pmVenue: Curtin University Campus: Building 501 - EducationKent Street, Bentley WA 6102- Keynote speakers Pasi Sahlberg and Hayley Christian talk about the importance of play for learning, health and well-being.- The Hon. Sabine Winton MLA: Minister for Early Childhood; Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services.- A panel of experts discussing how we can support every child to thrive through play- Educators, teachers and leaders share how play is implemented in early childhood settings to support learning and development.

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