ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum

About this event

This full-day, in-person forum brings together early childhood professionals and sector leaders to explore practical solutions and strategic insights around workforce sustainability and educator wellbeing.

Presented by The Sector and supported by the Department of Education Victoria and Goodstart Early Learning, this event builds on the success of the Connect+ series and offers an intimate, curated space for robust discussion and professional connection.

Attendees will step away from the everyday to reflect, exchange ideas and hear from respected voices working to build a stronger, more sustainable early years workforce.

Program highlights

The day is structured around four key sessions, each hosted by a sector expert and designed to spark conversation, insight and audience engagement.

ECEC Workforce Policy Environment – Exploring the past, present and future
Hosted by Jason Roberts, Sector Publishing
An exploration of workforce policy, including Fee-Free TAFE, skilled migration, and what may lie ahead in the second term of the current federal government.
Panellists to be announced.

Educator Wellbeing – The power of wellbeing programs in ECEC settings
Hosted by Anthony Semann, Semann & Slattery
A look at what authentic wellbeing looks like in early learning settings, with service providers sharing practices that support thriving teams.
Panellists to be announced.

Attraction and Retention – How do you build, and keep, your dream team
Hosted by Catharine Hydon, Hydon Consulting
A deep dive into recruitment, culture, team alignment and capability development, with honest discussion on how to navigate the challenges.
Panellists to be announced.

Fireside Chat with an ECEC Champion
Hosted by Fiona Alston, Sector Publishing
Featuring Myra Geddes, Goodstart Early Learning
A reflective close to the day, spotlighting one of the sector’s most respected leaders and her journey of impact, influence and insight.

Who should attend

This event is ideal for centre directors, educational leaders, operations managers, sector advocates and policy influencers. Anyone passionate about building a sustainable, supported early years workforce is welcome.

Tickets

$395 per person
Includes full-day catering and event materials.
Please note: This is an in-person event only. No livestream or recording will be available.

Refunds available up to 14 days prior to the event.

Venue

The Hotel Windsor – Bourke Room
111 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC
Opposite Parliament House and easily accessible via Melbourne’s public transport network.
More venue and access details available here.

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Seats are strictly limited to 250 attendees.