The Queensland Early Education and Care Conference

Jun 28, 2019 - Jun 29, 2019

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre: 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy Broadbeach, Queensland 4218 Australia

The Queensland Early Education and Care Conference

Jun 28 2019 - Jun 29 2019

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Based on three strands - people, places, spaces - this event will bring together both local and international experts and speakers to discuss the core themes and provide guidance and perspectives to those attending.

Topics will include:

Ethics and Leadership
Educational leadership
Partnerships and relationships
Wellbeing
Honouring Country and Place
Children’s Rights
Global citizenship – children’s connections and contributions
Sustainability
Identity
Diversity of learning spaces
Design
Environments for babies, children and adults
Community and global spaces

For more information, or to book, visit the conference website

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