Regional, Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum brought to you by Early Childhood Australia
Speaker presentations
- AI in early childhood, hype or helpful – Associate Professor Kate Highfield, University of Canberra
- Building a strong and valued early education and care sector – Michele Carnegie, Daniela Kavoukas, Laura Stevens, CELA and CCC
- Cross-disciplinary practice—supporting children and families – Blake Stewart, Reimagine Australia
- Cultivating healthy eating habits through play-based learning – Leanne Elliston, Nutrition Australia ACT
- Cultivating leadership in ECEC: trouble, complexity and promise – Dr Leanne Gibbs, Charles Sturt University
- Impactful conversations with families – Rod Soper, Thinkers.inq
- Implementing a systems approach to trauma-informed care and practice – Selma Wastell, Lean into Learning
- Inclusive education in the early years – Associate Professor Kathy Cologon, Charles Sturt University
- Mungindi’s early childhood education journey: in conversation with Catharine Hydon, Lisa Orchin and Rachel Cubis, Moree Plains Shire Council
- Shining a light on Exemplary Early Childhood Educators at Work – Report
- Supporting transitions in Early Childhood – Rod Soper, Thinkers.inq
- The kindness kaleidoscope – Natalie Youd and Rosan Organ, Salamander Early Education
- Upholding professional boundaries in small and isolated areas – Emma Woods, Be You
- Workforce building strategies for standalone services – Paul Mondo, Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA)
- Workforce insights and capability – Emma King OAM, HumanAbility
Continue the conversation with these resources from our forum speakers and beyond—some fresh off the press! Available now at the ECA Shop:
- The Inclusive Early Childhood Educator: A Hands-On Approach by Blake Stewart and Dr Jane Warren
- Including Children with Disability or Developmental Delay – part of ECA’s Everyday Learning Series, available in our Digital Library
- Cultivating Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care by keynote speaker Dr Leanne Gibbs
- Inclusive Education in the Early Years by Associate Professor Kathy Cologon
- ECA Essentials: Sensory Development – a practical guide to supporting children’s sensory experiences across daily routines
- Learn Local: Darkinjung A1 Poster – a vibrant way to support local language and culture in your setting
- ECA Management Fundamentals Program – developed in collaboration with Ian Alchin to support confident, capable people management
Discover more courses, books and resources to support your ongoing professional learning at the the ECA Shop.
