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Respectful Relationships professional learning for early childhood educators

The Respectful Relationships initiative is offering free professional learning for early childhood educators (bachelor, diploma, or certificate III qualified) in Victorian Government-funded kindergarten programs.

STEM hour: Building early STEM skills through block play

Blocks can be found in every early learning setting, but are you unlocking their full potential?

Good Governance

This interactive 1.5-hour session is designed to prepare incoming committee members for the year ahead by exploring the essentials of effective governance in early childhood services. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of committee members, compliance obligations under the Education and Care Services National Law, understanding and applying the service’s constitution, and strategies for effective decision-making, financial oversight, and risk management. Participants will leave with greater clarity and confidence to support their service throughout the year.

Transforming educator wellbeing to create a thriving workplace

Secure care in Australia: Exploring transparency, practice, and purpose

Australia’s role and adoption of secure care is inconsistent and somewhat opaque. Many in our sector are surprised to learn that it exists across several states and territories. Its relative obscurity plays a protective role for the children and young people it supports, helping them avoid stigma and, in some cases, protecting them from harm. However, this obscurity can also impact on practice transparency, rights-based conversations, data and oversight. This impacts the progress of an evidence base and leaves questions about its effectiveness unanswered.  Additionally, it has restricted broader public discussion about whether secure care should exist in Australia and if so, what it should look like, how it can work and who it should serve.

Trauma-informed practice in the early years

This workshop explores trauma-informed practice for early childhood educators and other professionals working with children aged 0-5. It introduces practical frameworks that can be used in individual planning, case management and team discussions. Participants will reflect on how to embed trauma-informed practice in their everyday work.