The Early Years Collaborative Conversations

Oct 27, 2022 - Oct 27, 2022

Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre 25 Leo Graham Way Oxenford, QLD 4210

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The Early Years Collaborative Conversations

Oct 27 2022

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Keynote Speakers:

Talking to parents about Child Development Milestones (Qld Health)
Speech and Language Screener Overview (S.P.E.E.C.H.)
Supporting NDIS applications (UnitingCare ECA)
Transitions Roadmap (Department of Education)

Why and who should attend:

Are you currently working in the early years sector supporting children and families?
Are you interested in increasing your knowledge, skills and confidence to speak to parents around their children's developmental challenges?
Are you having trouble navigating the service landscape to find referral pathways for families?

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