Nabei: The Curriculum of Play

“Nabei’ is an Indigenous word from the Yugambeh country for ‘Play’. Our intent behind using this word it to highlight our respect for the Indigenous people of the area and to build awareness, fairness and equity within our community.

 

Welcome to Country & Introduction to the ‘Nabei’ Conference- Liz Pennings

Opening presentation- Main function room

‘Let’s bring the Neuroscience to behaviour guidance’- Looking at behaviour guidance through the neuro-sequential lens- Jessica Lomas

 

Workshop Session 1: (choice of 2 different workshops)

‘Leading the way in ECEC’-Pedagogy and Leadership- Louise Bennett-Bridgham

Work shop Room 1

OR

‘Practical Life for Everyday’- A guide to developing and promoting independence- Karlie Bounday

Workshop Room 2

 

Workshop Session 2: (choice of 2 different workshops)

‘Identifying the learning in Play’- the power of language- Crystal Noyes

Workshop Room

OR

‘Bush Kindy and Risky Play’- Salomea Edie and Rebecca Keep

Outdoor Yarning Circle

 

Key note presentation-

Anthony Semann- An agent of change and advocate for quality early childhood education.

 

Conclusion of the conference

*A catered lunch will be provided to all participants.