Midwest Early Childhood Summit: Connecting and Reflecting

Aug 02, 2019 - Aug 04, 2019

Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne 24-28 Gregory Street Geraldton, WA 6530

Midwest Early Childhood Summit: Connecting and Reflecting

Aug 2 2019 - Aug 4 2019

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Ngala Midwest & Gascoyne and Bright Stars are presenting the Midwest Early Childhood Summit - held in Geraldton on the first weekend of August 2019.

Early childhood educators, teachers and families from around the Midwest will delve into critical reflection, hands on learning and connecting families and services.

Friday 2 August: Afternoon sessions and Sundowner
Saturday 3 August: full day Summit
Sunday 4 August: half day Summit

Questions or comments about the event should be directed to conference@ngala.com.au

To purchase a ticket for the event, please see here.

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