The Leadership Conference 2025: Leading with purpose in early years and OSHC

Leadership in education and care is more than a title – it’s about influence, inspiration and impact. The Leadership Conference 2025 is designed for leaders in early childhood education and out of school hours care (OSHC) who are ready to lead with purpose, confidence and connection.

Hosted by Community Child Care Association, this in-person, catered, one-day Leadership Conference offers expert insights, peer-led inspiration and practical strategies to enhance leadership, culture and wellbeing across your service.

What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to learn from prominent leaders in sport, psychology, education and policy. Participants will explore current leadership challenges and emerging opportunities, including the role of artificial intelligence in education, cultural responsiveness, and improving staff wellbeing and retention.

Key themes and takeaways

• Boost confidence and leadership capacity

• Understand AI’s potential in educational settings

• Develop culturally responsive strategies to engage families

• Strengthen intergenerational learning and knowledge-sharing

• Improve staff wellbeing, culture and retention

Keynote speakers

• Bec Goddard OAM – AFLW premiership coach

• Dr Kobi Leins – Executive Director, Info Sphere Education

Presentations include

• Rhonda Livingstone (ACECQA): Culturally responsive family and community engagement

• Community Child Care Association consultants: Inspiring change for excellence

• Sector leaders: Intergenerational knowledge-sharing in practice

• Patrick Aouad (CU Health): Employee wellbeing and retention in focus

Standard (from 7 June)

• CCC members: $349

• Non-members: $449

Lunch and afternoon tea are included.

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About the organiser
Community Child Care Association has been a leading voice in education and care for more than 50 years. From helping establish Australia’s first community-owned services to driving policy and supporting practice today, CCC remains a strong advocate for quality and equity in the sector.