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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180208T110000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180119T062051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T034923Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: It's here the New NQS - February 8
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: It’s here the New NQS\n\nWA  10:00am  \nNT 11:30 \n\nQLD 12.00pm \nSA 12.30pm\nNSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS   1:00pm\n\nThis 1 hour webinar is for all educators in Long Day Care\, Family Day Care and Outside School Hours Care giving an overview of the upcoming changes to the National Quality Framework following a thorough consultation process with Ministers agreeing on these changes in January 2017.  \nWith the law and regulations changed in October 2017 and a revised National Quality Standard join our expert panel which will unpack the changes to get you prepared and up to date on what it all means. Drawing upon the free resources of ACECQA our panel will outline the key dates of implementation\, how it all came about and highlight some of the more critical areas that affect practice and how to keep up to date with its implementation. \nDuring the webinar we will cover; \n\nThe process of review to date\nChanges to the NQS and assessment\nChanges to Family Day Care (audience dependant)\nImpact of Regulatory and authority power including ACECQA\nSuggested ideas for communicating change and keeping up to date\n\nLinks to NQS: QA7 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/webinar-new-nqs-february-8/
LOCATION:Western Australia\, Australia
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
CATEGORIES:National Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180213T193000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180119T040026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T043508Z
UID:17792-1518543000-1518550200@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Programming & Planning Creating Meaningful Links (Part 1 of 2) - February
DESCRIPTION:Programming & Planning Creating Meaningful Links (Part 1 of 2)\nThere are many myths surrounding the observation and planning for children’s learning. This course recommended for the new educator or those seeking a clearing understanding of the planning cycle in the context of the quality standards and learning frameworks. \nIn our first of two workshops we shall look at how the service philosophy\, frameworks principles and practices relate to each other through the cycle of planning to develop meaningful and enjoyable intentional teaching plans. Come prepared to get back to what matters and how the cycle of planning can be a very useful tool to make your job a lot easier . \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nIdentify the sector principles and practices that drive curriculum\nHow personal beliefs and service philosophy contribute to learning\nWhat\, How and When of documentation\nEssential elements for  quality programming\n\nLinks to NQS: QA1\,QA3\, QA5  and QA7 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/programming-planning-creating-meaningful-links-part-1-2-february/
LOCATION:23 Belgravia Street\, Belmont\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6104\, Australia
GEO:-31.94482;115.92453
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180214T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180214T133000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180124T064720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T075114Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Count - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Count – Session 1\nThe Let’s Count program is an evidence based \, fully evaluated  early mathematics program for children aged three to five\, developed by The Smith Family and Professor Bob Perry and Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni. The program supports parents and early years’ educators to develop the maths skills of the children in their care by noticing\, exploring\, and talking about numbers\, counting\, measurement and patterns in their daily lives. \nThese two 6 hour workshops will help to increase early childhood educators’ knowledge\, skills and confidence in working with and supporting parents and carers\, to engage their children in learning mathematics and numeracy skills. \nSession 1 includes the full professional development and learning about early years math concepts. \nFree Resources provided\, these resources include ideas\, tip sheets\, games and books\, to help engage their children in  mathematics activities. The resources\, coupled with the advice provided by educators\, help parents to guide and support their children’s mathematical development. \nLet’s Count aligns with the Early Years Framework as it provides early childhood educators with the skills and resources to facilitate children’s learning. Educators can then actively promote these skills to parents and children in their early childhood setting in collaboration with children\, parents and families. \nMorning tea and lunch supplied. \nCost:  Nil \nFor further enquiries about the training workshop please contact: \nThe Smith Family \nAngela Wear \nPhone: 89856841 \nAngela.wear@thesmithfamily.com.au \nQuality Area 1\, 5 and 6 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/lets-count-session-1/
LOCATION:71 Smith St\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0800\, Australia
GEO:-12.4613511;130.8393869
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180214T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180214T153000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180125T010339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T024740Z
UID:18059-1518600600-1518622200@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Karen Hulls: One Child at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Karen Hulls: One Child at a Time\nStrategies for supporting children to heal from trauma\n\nIt is now widely understood that children & young people are supported to heal from trauma in relationships with adults that are safe\, secure and enduring. Although the focus is often on ‘managing behaviour’ this workshop will focus on exploring why ‘relationship is the intervention’! Informed by the work of Daniel Hughes\, Kim Golding\, Dan Siegel\, Peter Levine\, William Steele\, Cathy Malchiodi\, Louise Porter\, Lea Waters and others we will discuss strategies for building relationships with children & young people who have experienced complex trauma. \nLearning Outcomes \nAt the completion of the workshop participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe Daniel Hughes’ P.A.C.E (Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy) model for promoting an attachment-focused parenting approach.\nUse a Guidance Approach\, to support children who have experienced complex trauma to learn new behaviours.\nApply Strengths Based Parenting to build relationships and improve communication skills with children.\nUse a variety of creative therapy tools and sensory experiences to support children to heal from their traumatic experiences.\n\nOne Day Course\nCosts\n$215.00 p/p \nTime\n9.30 am – 3.30 pm\nPlease arrive and register by 9.15 am \nPrice Includes\nPowerPoint slides and handouts. \nTea\, coffee\, biscuits and a light sandwich and fruit lunch will be provided. Please contact us if you have special dietary requirements \nLinks to NQS: QA5 and QA6 \n.fusion-button.button-1{width:auto;}Register Now\n\n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/karen-hulls-one-child-at-a-time/
LOCATION:56 Cockburn Rd\, Albany\, W.A\, 6330\, Australia
GEO:-35.0148607;117.8915108
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Complex%20Trauma%20Training%20WA":MAILTO:karenhulls@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180214T110000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180119T054607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T043137Z
UID:17848-1518602400-1518606000@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparing for Assessment and Rating - The Process - February
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Preparing for Assessment and Rating – The Process\n\nWA  10:00am  \nNT 11:30am \n\nQLD 12.00pm \nSA 12.30pm\nNSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS   1:00pm\n\nAll services are assessed against the seven national quality areas. \nThe 16 week process of assessment can be a scary time with much anxiety for approved providers\, directors\, coordinators\, educational leaders\, teachers\, room leaders\, educators and anyone else involved in the operation of a service. This webinar outlines the processes step by step\, with insights to different ideas along the timeline to the final assessment. If you have just received notification or wanting to better prepare your team\, this webinar promises clarity and confidence in the process for all practitioners.  \nDuring the webinar we will cover; \n\nWho conducts ratings visits\nThe timeline of assessment\nHow do assessors assess quality\nTools and guides for self assessment\nIdeas to lower assessment panic\n\nLinks to NQS: QA4 and QA7 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/webinar-process-february/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:National Online Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180215T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180215T133000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180124T070841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T075313Z
UID:18102-1518679800-1518701400@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Let's Count - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Count – Session 1\nThe Let’s Count program is an evidence based \, fully evaluated  early mathematics program for children aged three to five\, developed by The Smith Family and Professor Bob Perry and Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni. The program supports parents and early years’ educators to develop the maths skills of the children in their care by noticing\, exploring\, and talking about numbers\, counting\, measurement and patterns in their daily lives. \nThese two 6 hour workshops will help to increase early childhood educators’ knowledge\, skills and confidence in working with and supporting parents and carers\, to engage their children in learning mathematics and numeracy skills. \nSession 1 includes the full professional development and learning about early years math concepts. \nFree Resources provided\, these resources include ideas\, tip sheets\, games and books\, to help engage their children in  mathematics activities. The resources\, coupled with the advice provided by educators\, help parents to guide and support their children’s mathematical development. \nLet’s Count aligns with the Early Years Framework as it provides early childhood educators with the skills and resources to facilitate children’s learning. Educators can then actively promote these skills to parents and children in their early childhood setting in collaboration with children\, parents and families. \nMorning tea and lunch supplied. \nCost:  Nil \nFor further enquiries about the training workshop please contact: \nThe Smith Family \nAngela Wear \nPhone: 89856841 \nAngela.wear@thesmithfamily.com.au \nQuality Area 1\, 5 and 6 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/lets-count-session-1-2/
LOCATION:71 Smith St\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0800\, Australia
GEO:-12.4613511;130.8393869
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180215T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180215T153000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180125T011243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T014437Z
UID:18133-1518687000-1518708600@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Karen Hulls: When Loss Gets Lost
DESCRIPTION:Karen Hulls: When Loss Gets Lost\nUnderstanding & Responding to Grieving Children & Young People.\n\nThis workshop explores childhood grief (i.e. death of a parent\, sibling or significant other)\, which can affect children’s development\, relationships\, achievement\, and later effectiveness in life. We will describe normal grief and the grieving process and then discuss how this may be compounded by complex trauma. The information will be useful for social & community services professionals\, parents\, foster carers\, educators\, and others working with children who are experiencing intense grief responses. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nDefine normal grief and the grieving process for children & young people.\nDiscuss common reactions to grief: physical\, behavioural\, emotional\, social\, cognitive and spiritual responses.\nExplore the link between childhood trauma and intense grief responses.\nDiscuss the Adult Attachment Interview and how parents and carers can support children who are bereaved.\nApply a range of healing strategies to support recovery for children & young people who are bereaved.\n\nOne Day Course\nCosts\n$215.00 p/p \nTime\n9.30 am – 3.30 pm\nPlease arrive and register by 9.15 am \nPrice Includes\nPowerPoint slides and handouts. \nTea\, coffee\, biscuits and a light sandwich and fruit lunch will be provided. Please contact us if you have special dietary requirements \nLinks to NQS: QA5 and QA6 \n.fusion-button.button-2{width:auto;}Register Now\n\n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/karen-hulls-when-loss-gets-lost/
LOCATION:56 Cockburn Rd\, Albany\, W.A\, 6330\, Australia
GEO:-35.0148607;117.8915108
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Complex%20Trauma%20Training%20WA":MAILTO:karenhulls@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180215T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180215T193000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180119T030046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T073706Z
UID:17770-1518715800-1518723000@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Quality Improvement through Critical Reflection - February
DESCRIPTION:Quality Improvement through Critical Reflection\nLooking to improve your practices or how to critically reflect? \nDiscover how reflection models can be used in many different scenarios to bring about improved outcomes. This workshop will set you up with a reflective practice model and assist you to develop deeper level critical reflection skills that will support you to meet the expectations of the revised National Quality Standard. \nYou will walk away with new learning that can be applied to improve practices as well as your own personal goals. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nHow reflective practice improves knowledge of educators\nUsing reflection for programming and teamwork\nIncorporating reflective practice into everything you do\n\nLinks to NQS: QA1 and QA7 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/quality-improvement-critical-reflection-february/
LOCATION:23 Belgravia Street\, Belmont\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6104\, Australia
GEO:-31.94482;115.92453
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180216T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180216T110000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064800
CREATED:20180124T071239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T071713Z
UID:18104-1518764400-1518778800@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Let's Read 2018 - N.T
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Read 2018\nLet’s Read was developed by the Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Community Child Health\, Melbourne. The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and The Smith Family have been implementing Let’s Read with communities across Australia. \nLet’s Read is designed to be delivered in stages; at 4 months\, 12 months\, 18 months and 3½ years. The program uses a number of platforms\, including DVD and on-line content\, tip sheets\, suggested reading lists\, as well as one to one assistance and book packs. \nIt has a comprehensive range of quality English language books suitable for age groups 0-5 years. In addition\, Let’s Read has worked with publishers to ensure access to a range of popular titles for Indigenous children and in dual languages in order to engage families\, who come from a non-English speaking background\, in reading.  Let’s Read has resources including tip sheets in nine languages (English\, Arabic\, Vietnamese\, Greek\, Mandarin\, Cantonese\, Hindi\, Spanish and Italian). \nLet’s Read has also been delivered successfully to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in communities across Australia. \nFree Resources –  these resources include tip sheets\, book lists and books to help engage their children in literacy activities. The resources\, coupled with the advice provided by educators\, help parents to guide and support their children’s early literacy experience. \nCost:  Nil \nFor further enquiries about the training workshop please contact: \nThe Smith Family \nClare McVeigh \nPhone: 89856841 \nClare.mcveigh@thesmithfamily.com.au  \nQuality Area: 1\, 5 and 6 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/lets-read-2018-3/
LOCATION:2/6 Pavonia Place\, Nightcliff\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0810\, Australia
GEO:-12.387073;130.850969
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180216T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180216T153000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180125T011909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T014449Z
UID:18135-1518773400-1518795000@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Karen Hulls: What About You?
DESCRIPTION:Karen Hulls: What About You?\nEnhance the well-being & resilience of those working in the sector\n\nThe focus of this workshop is on exploring the characteristics & differences between workplaces that are ‘trauma-informed’ Vs ‘trauma-organised’.  We discuss the impact of this type of work on the ‘workers’ and identify the impact of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) on the whole system. Team & individual strategies for preventing STS are discussed. \n“In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering\, if you feel ‘burnout’ setting in\, if you feel demoralized and exhausted\, it is best\, for the sake of everyone\, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective.” \n—The Dalai Lama \nLearning Outcomes \n\nDefine ‘trauma-informed’ Vs ‘trauma-organised’ care.\nApply an understanding of trauma-informed care to:\n– Create safe environments for workers & client\n– Support worker resilience & well-being\nDescribe the Strengths Approach for working with clients who have experienced complex trauma.\nEnhance service delivery and recognise the importance of team work & partnership at every level.\nIdentify the signs of secondary traumatic stress (i.e. vicarious trauma) and discuss self-care strategies.\n\n\nOne Day Course\nCosts\n$215.00 p/p \nTime\n9.30 am – 3.30 pm\nPlease arrive and register by 9.15 am \nPrice Includes\nPowerPoint slides and handouts. \nTea\, coffee\, biscuits and a light sandwich and fruit lunch will be provided. Please contact us if you have special dietary requirements \nLinks to NQS: QA4 and QA7 \n.fusion-button.button-3{width:auto;}Register Now\n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/karen-hulls-what-about-you/
LOCATION:56 Cockburn Rd\, Albany\, W.A\, 6330\, Australia
GEO:-35.0148607;117.8915108
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Complex%20Trauma%20Training%20WA":MAILTO:karenhulls@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180219T110000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180119T062219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T045728Z
UID:17863-1519034400-1519038000@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: It's here the New NQS - February 19
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: It’s here the New NQS\n\nWA  10:00am  \nNT 11:30am \n\nQLD 12.00pm \nSA 12.30pm\nNSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS   1:00pm\n\nThis 1 hour webinar is for all educators in Long Day Care\, Family Day Care and Outside School Hours Care giving an overview of the upcoming changes to the National Quality Framework following a thorough consultation process with Ministers agreeing on these changes in January 2017.  \nWith the law and regulations changed in October 2017 and a revised National Quality Standard join our expert panel which will unpack the changes to get you prepared and up to date on what it all means. Drawing upon the free resources of ACECQA our panel will outline the key dates of implementation\, how it all came about and highlight some of the more critical areas that affect practice and how to keep up to date with its implementation. \nDuring the webinar we will cover; \n\nThe process of review to date\nChanges to the NQS and assessment\nChanges to Family Day Care (audience dependant)\nImpact of Regulatory and authority power including ACECQA\nSuggested ideas for communicating change and keeping up to date\n\nLinks to NQS: QA7 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/webinar-new-nqs-february-19/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:National Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180220T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180220T140000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180206T003950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T004659Z
UID:18330-1519110000-1519135200@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Raising Quality Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Raising Quality Workshop\nThis workshop will look at current NQS ratings\, identify areas of improvement to focus on and give practical strategies to achieve this. Representatives from ECEC NT and QECNT will facilitate this process and follow up support is offered.\nThis workshop is open to school and long day care preschool staff and leadership teams. This workshop can be accessed both in person and via Skype for business. \nPlease contact Ms Meagan Lake\, for further information: \nTelephone: 89993526 \nEmail:  Meagan.Lake@nt.gov.au \nCost: Free \nThose in the NT Government sector can register through the Professional Learning System at:  \n.fusion-button.button-4{width:auto;}Register Now \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/raising-quality-workshop/
LOCATION:Level 13 Mitchell Centre\, 55-59 Mitchell Street\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, Australia
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180221T163000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180124T051723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T065731Z
UID:18061-1519205400-1519230600@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Little Scientists Water Workshop - February
DESCRIPTION:Little Scientists Water Workshop\nLittle Scientist Workshops: \n\nAre based on the initiative’s inquiry-based approach\nSupport the participants in developing a sustainable concept to include playful early STEM education into their work with children in line with the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework\nEmpower educators to confidently integrate science-related topics\n\nHave you ever met a child who is not fascinated by water? Regardless of its aggregate state\, icy\, cold\, or hot\, children love to explore water from an early age. \nAt your first Little Scientists workshop you will explore water with all your senses\, investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of different substances. You will be given the opportunity to discover how STEM subjects can be implemented in a free and exciting way and you will engage in different hands-on experiences linked to the concept of inquiry-based learning and co-construction. \nAll participants will receive Little Scientists Discovery & Research cards and comprehensive booklet. \nQuality Area 1 and 3 \nCost: $112.50 \n.fusion-button.button-5{width:auto;}Register Now \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/little-scientists-water-workshop-february/
LOCATION:55/59 Mitchell St\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0810\, Australia
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180221T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180221T193000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180119T032230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T062042Z
UID:17777-1519234200-1519241400@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Challenging Behaviours - February
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Challenging Behaviours\nBehaviours can be difficult to cope with particularly within children still developing cultural and social competence. Designed for the educator seeking understanding to better develop responsive strategies\, this workshop explores the neuroscience\, childhood relationships and learning that determines behaviours. \nThis knowledge also deepens approaches to supporting developing relationships in children\, as behaviour is a lens into the minds of children’s emotions. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding the developing mind\nLearnings from social theorists\nHow children learn behaviours\nPractical preventative strategies for educators\n\nLinks to NQS: QA1\,QA3 and QA5 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/supporting-challenging-behaviours-february/
LOCATION:23 Belgravia Street\, Belmont\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6104\, Australia
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180222T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180222T163000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180124T052716Z
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SUMMARY:Little Scientists Engineering Workshop - February 22
DESCRIPTION:Little Scientists Engineering Workshop\nLittle Scientist Workshops: \n\nAre based on the initiative’s inquiry-based approach\nSupport the participants in developing a sustainable concept to include playful early STEM education into their work with children in line with the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework\nEmpower educators to confidently integrate science-related topics\n\nExplore forces and effects – invent\, design and construct to your heart’s content. Discover your inner engineer and find out how to encourage children’s technical thinking process in an active learning environment. \nAll participants will receive Little Scientists Discovery & Research cards and comprehensive booklet. \nQuality Areas 1 and 3 \nCost: $112.50 \n.fusion-button.button-6{width:auto;}Register Now \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/little-scientists-engineering-workshop-february/
LOCATION:55/59 Mitchell St\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0810\, Australia
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180222T110000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180119T062659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T004637Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Unravelling the EYLF - February
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Unravelling the EYLF\n\nWA  10:00am  \nNT 11:30am\n\nQLD 12.00pm \nSA 12.30pm\nNSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS   1:00pm\n\nThis 1 hour webinar is for all practitioners working with children in an early years setting\, seeking a deeper understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the implications for daily practice.  \nDesigned for all practitioners wanting a refresher\, or for those new to early years environments. This is the perfect opportunity to get everybody on the same page and nurture professional conversations for the year ahead.   \nDuring the webinar we will cover; \n\nOverview of the EYLF\nThe 5 Learning Outcomes\nInterpretation of the Outcomes\nWhat about intentional teaching?\nDevelopmental Milestones- Where did they go?\n\nA recording will be sent out to everyone who purchases a webinar\, if you cannot join the webinar on the day you will be able to access a recording to watch when it suits. \nLinks to NQS: QA1 and QA7 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/webinar-unravelling-eylf-february/
LOCATION:Western Australia\, Australia
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
CATEGORIES:National Online Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180224T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Darwin:20180224T153000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180124T053145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T065802Z
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SUMMARY:Little Scientists Engineering Workshop - February 24
DESCRIPTION:Little Scientists Engineering Workshop\nLittle Scientist Workshops: \n\nAre based on the initiative’s inquiry-based approach\nSupport the participants in developing a sustainable concept to include playful early STEM education into their work with children in line with the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework\nEmpower educators to confidently integrate science-related topics\n\nExplore forces and effects – invent\, design and construct to your heart’s content. Discover your inner engineer and find out how to encourage children’s technical thinking process in an active learning environment. \nAll participants will receive Little Scientists Discovery & Research cards and comprehensive booklet. \nQuality Areas 1 and 3 \nCost: $112.50 \n.fusion-button.button-7{width:auto;}Register Now \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/little-scientists-engineering-workshop-february-24/
LOCATION:22 Albrecht Dr\, Larapinta\, Alice Springs\, Northern Territory\, 0875\, Australia
GEO:-23.6966629;133.8329312
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CATEGORIES:Northern Territory Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20N.T":MAILTO:darwin@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180228T160000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20171116T071522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T023514Z
UID:17265-1519722000-1519833600@childaustralia.org.au
SUMMARY:2 Day FORUM SERIES: Educational Leader Development- Albany W.A February 2018
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for Educational Leaders across all Early Years settings.\nThis series of forums focuses attention on the development of Educational Leaders in their endeavour to motivate\, lead and inspire educators in pedagogical practice. If you are new to the role of Educational Leader or trying to create a better understanding of what your role entails this series is for you. \nMany Educational Leaders struggle to achieve these outcomes due to myths within the sector as to exactly what responsibilities the role has and miss the importance of a collegial approach. By its own definition the role is about Leading Education but the question remains how? \nJoin us in these 8 workshops over 2 days for a comprehensive suite of knowledge development. \nDeveloped by Educational Leaders for Educational Leaders you will find a hands on approach to Educational Leader practice. Not only will you walk away with a clearer understanding on what the role involves and how to do it\, but also included is a comprehensive workbook resource supplied at each session. \n**As a special offer\, Motel Le Grande accommodation rates also include breakfast for participants of the Educational Leader Development Forums. \n\nSessions 1- 4: Tuesday 27th February 2018\n9:00am – 4:00pm\nSession 1: Understanding the Educational Leaders Role \n\nLegislative requirements of the educational leader\nDefining the role and outcomes of the educational leader\nUnderstanding the requirements of your role\nLeading vs Doing\n\nSession 2: Enhancing Pedagogical Practice \n\nUnderstanding your philosophy\nChoosing theorists to guide your pedagogy\nLooking at your current service practice\n\nSession 3: Understanding the NQF \n\nUnderstanding the Being\, Becoming and Belonging\nUnderstanding the Principles\, Practices and the learning Outcomes\nUnderstanding the purpose of learning frameworks\n\nSession 4: Leadership in Practice \n\nBuilding trust and confidence with educators\nTraits of an effective leader\, Leadership vs Management\nDocumenting professional conversations\nMentoring\, on the floor coaching and researching learning materials\n\n\nSessions 5-8: Wednesday 28th February 2018\n9:00am – 4:00pm\nSession 5: Understanding the Curriculum in Practice \n\nWhat makes a curriculum?\nDeveloping the planning cycle for an effective educational curriculum.\nChecks and balances to ensure meaningful curriculum.\nEffective alternatives to the learning story.\nTell me about the learning in your room displays\, routines and transitions?\n\nSession 6: Evidence of Learning \n\nAssisting staff to embed good habits for professional practice.\nIdentifying the role of the frameworks with learning evidence.\nEncouraging staff to include intentional teaching\, agency of the child\, risky play\, and spontaneous activities into their everyday practice.\nIncluding families\, cultural perspectives and community into your curriculum.\nCritical reflection.\n\nSession 7: Preparing for Assessment & Rating \n\nLearning from your current assessment and rating report.\nThe process and the educational leader’s role during the assessment.\nPreparing and collating practice evidence.\nSupporting educators for the assessment day.\nCommunicating with the assessor.\nWhat makes a quality assessment and why.\n\nSession 8: Looking at your Journey of Change and Reflection \n\nBest practice.\nDeveloping and sharing the vision of pedagogical improvement.\nPreparing your team for change.\nMonitoring and adjusting the journey of change.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDomains of Teaching\nStandards\nLink to NQF\n\n\n\n\nProfessional Knowledge\n1. Know students and how they learn\n2. Know the content and how to teach it\nNQA 1\, 3\, 5\, 6\n\n\nProfessional Practice\n3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning\n4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments\n5. Assess\, provide feedback and report on student learning\nNQA 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5\, 6 & 7\n\n\nProfessional Engagement\n6. Engage in professional learning\n7. Engage professionally with colleagues\, parents/ carers\, and the community\nNQA 1\, 4\, 5\, 6\, 7\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/2-day-forum-series-educational-leader-development-albany-february-2018/
LOCATION:479 Albany Hwy\, Albany\, Western Australia\, 6330\, Australia
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180301T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180301T160000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180119T041427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T070457Z
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SUMMARY:Educator Bootcamp: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Wellbeing - March 1
DESCRIPTION:Educator Bootcamp: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing\nAn intensive one day course that challenges the bias of importance that we place on literacy and numeracy for under 5’s. We talk of school readiness and life skills\, but easily forget that children are a work in progress\, where support is required a developmentally appropriate time to support a child’s development in coping with the demands of school\, family and the community. \nCome along and learn more about the developing childhood brain\, the neuroscience of it all to support children in social\, emotional wellbeing. Understanding the engine that drives the child gives educators context as to what is happening beyond the behaviors you will be better equipped to cope with these challenging situations. \nThis day split into three parts will cover the affects life events can have on a child from Trauma\, how it affects people differently and is a barrier to thriving and being ready for learning. Discover how children’s developing emotions and skills of resilience play a part in their learning. Walk away with a thorough toolkit of knowledge to  identify\, design and ultimately support children’s wellbeing. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nWhat is trauma\nTrauma and its affects on brain development\nIdentifying trauma in children\nTrauma informed care principles\nWellbeing support strategies in practice\nUnderstanding the developing mind\nLearnings from social theorists\nHow children learn behaviours\nPractical preventative strategies for educators\nThe difference between Self regulation and Self control\nLearn the 6 critical elements for optimal self-regulation\nSensory input and the nervous system\nSupporting the 5 domains in practice\nThe impact of self regulation on children’s behaviour\n\nLinks to NQS: QA2 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/educator-bootcamp-supporting-childrens-social-emotional-wellbeing-march-1/
LOCATION:23 Belgravia Street\, Belmont\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6104\, Australia
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180301T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180301T193000
DTSTAMP:20180224T064801
CREATED:20180119T035609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T070250Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Cultural Competence - March
DESCRIPTION:Developing Cultural Competence\nCulture is an often mistaken for ethnicity. Culture in fact is much wider by definition\, including ideas\, customs and social behaviour of a group in society. Join us  in this session to appreciate the depth of culture and how it is seen through the eyes of children. Learn about the merits of holistic approaches and  how designing learning environments and programs that encourage cultural identify and inclusive practices can benefits a child’s developing understanding of our world.  \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nThe true meaning of culture\nCommunication tips for being culturally aware\nHow holistic approaches breed an inclusive learning environment\n\nLinks to NQS: QA1 and QA6 \n
URL:https://childaustralia.org.au/event/developing-cultural-competence-march/
LOCATION:23 Belgravia Street\, Belmont\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6104\, Australia
GEO:-31.94482;115.92453
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CATEGORIES:Western Australian Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child%20Australia%20W.A":MAILTO:support@childaustralia.org.au
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