CCCC's Really Simple Regulations Information Sessions
Presented by Community Child Care Co-operative

A series of information sessions for preschools an d long day care services about the new Education and Care Services National Regulations.

For more information visit www.ccccnsw.org.au/regs

Reggio Emilia is coming to Singapore

» SAVE THE DATES: Thursday, 26 to Friday, 28 April 2012

EtonHouse Education Centre staff are very excited to invite your participation in a conference on the 26-28 April which hosts speakers directly from Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy, to further support our understanding of the experience of the infant and toddler centres and preschools of this well known city.

Register your expression of interest by 6 February at reggio@etonhouse.edu.sg

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Leadership - Strengthening leadership to
‘Close the Gap’

» Wednesday, 15-Thursday, 16 February 2012
» Sydney

For more information visit www.indigenousleaders.com

To register email: registration@criterionconferen ces.com

NSW Commission for Children and Young People - Child Safe Organisation Seminars

» Thursday, 16 February 2012
» 1.30am-4.30pm
» NSW Commission for Children and Young People
   Level 2, 407 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
» Cost: FREE – Registration essential

At the seminar you will gain an understanding of what risk management strategies your organisation needs to adopt to help make it Child Safe. The session will include information on keeping kids safe from abuse in your organisation and your obligations under the Working With Children Check.

For more information download seminar flyer here.

Delivering the Vision Family Day Care in 2012

» Saturday, 18 February 2012, 9am-5pm
» The Auditorium Vikings Club Erindale
» This conference will be fully catered with lunch provided by the Vikings Club

A conference for educators, coordination unit staff, children’s services professionals, parents and friends of Family Day Care.

Delivering the Vision will provide Family Day Care professionals with evidence based information to help them deliver professional and innovative services to the children in their care. It is an opportunity to learn from peers and experts, to network and share stories of the joys and tribulations of educating young children.

This year the conference is focusing on building the professionalism of Family Day Care business owners. To achieve this, the conference will provide practical advice and support including information about National Standards, quality service provision and effective accounting and marketing strategies, to ensure these home-based business owners thrive and survive.

Visit www.nuskillslearning.org or call 6100 6674 to register.Download conference flyer.

WorkCover Webinar - New Work Health and Safety Legislation - Managing risks in your workplace

» Wednesday, 22 February 2012
» 11am-12pm

This webinar will focus on changes related to managing health and safety risks and general workplace management.

Register here.

Building Language and Literacy Skills through Spontaneous Dramatic Play

» Wednesday, 22 to Friday, 24 February 2012
» 9am-4pm
» Melbourne

Building Language and Literacy Skills through Spontaneous Dramatic Play uses specific spontaneous dramatic techniques to enhance and build literacy skills. These techniques have been widely used in the corporate world to promote creativity, improve presentation skills, expand team-building skills, and increase comfort with speaking in front of others. The activities presented in this workshop support teachers in using these games to help their students build language skills in a fun and creative way resulting in students having more confidence in speaking, reading, and writing.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• understand how spontaneous dramatic play differs from scripted theatre
• understand how spontaneous dramatic play supports literacy
• understand why spontaneous dramatic play is essential in oral fluency development
• develop connections between specific spontaneous drama exercises and reading and writing development
• gain insights on how to use other forms of play to support and build reading, writing, listening, and oral expression
• develop strategic literacy lessons incorporating spontaneous dramatic play

Visit www.sanguineconsulting.com/registration.html for more information.

CCCC's Really Simple Regulations Information Sessions
Presented by Community Child Care Co-operative

A series of information sessions for preschools and long day care services about the new Education and Care Services National Regulations.

For more information visit www.ccccnsw.org.au/regs

NSW Commission for Children and Young People - Child Safe Organisation Seminars

» Thursday, 1 March 2012
» 1.30am-4.30pm
» NSW Commission for Children and Young People, Level 2, 407 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
» Cost: FREE – Registration essential

At the seminar you will gain an understanding of what risk management strategies your organisation needs to adopt to help make it Child Safe. The session will include information on keeping kids safe from abuse in your organisation and your obligations under the Working With Children Check.

For more information download seminar flyer here.

Campbelltown City Council's Children's Services Biannual Conference, Macarthur
Embracing Changes, Challenges & Choices

» Saturday, 3 March 2012
» 8.45am-4.30pm
» Campbelltown Arts Centre

With the Introduction of the Australian Government National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care services in 2012, the industry is experiencing significant change to policy, practice and operation.

By providing information through engaging key note addresses and a variety of workshops, this conference will aim to identify some of those changes, discuss and unpack the challenges and embrace and celebrate the choices ahead of us.

Join us on the day as we come together to embrace the changes, challenges and choices.

Register here.

Kidsafe Full Day Playground Inspection and Safety Workshop

» Tuesday, 6 March 2012
» Location: Wagga Wagga RSL, Dobbs Street Wagga Wagga 2650
» Cost: $155pp
» RSVP: Friday 24 February 2012

The Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit (PAU) has developed a comprehensive schedule of workshops and presentations for various professionals, service providers and organisations.
Training allows service providers and industry representatives to network together and keep up-to-date on latest trends and issues, Standards and best practice in the playground industry. It also provides the skills and knowledge required to enable those responsible for the management and operation of playgrounds to carry out their responsibilities appropriately, efficiently and effectively.

Kidsafe workshops assist participants to understand the Australian Standards required for playgrounds and the measures they must take to meet and maintain those Standards. Workshops are delivered by experienced and qualified Level 3 Playground Inspectors and can be tailored to your organisation’s needs.

For further information contact the PAU at kidsafe@chw.edu or phone 02 9845 0890.

Download a registration form - kidsafensw.orgDownload the flyer.

The Australian Council on Children and the Media and the Children and Families Research Centre at Macquarie University present:

The Corporate Capture of Childhood: Who's paying the price?

» Friday, 9 March 2012
» 9am-5pm
» Telstra Conference Centre, 242 Exhibition Street (cnr Lonsdale Street) Melbourne

Our society has many ways of convincing children that their happiness, and their very identity, depend on what they buy and what they own. The evidence shows that consumerism doesn't make children happier or healthier. This raises the question: How can we make sure healthy child development is given due consideration in exploitative commercial environments? This conference will explore the issues, review the research and discuss possible remedies.

The Australian National Quality Standard Conference: Supporting Practice through Innovation, Reflection and Quality Improvement

» Monday, 2 April 2012
» Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, Cnr Olympic Boulevard and Herb Elliott Avenue,
  Sydney Olympic Park
» Registration includes morning tea and lunch

Australia’s leading scholars, including practitioners, will share with you their thinking, reflections, practices and journeys relating to the National Quality Standard. Further, the conference aims to bridge the gap between the standards and practices by providing opportunities for debate and dialogue within the sector as we journey into new terrain.

Register at www.semannslattery.comFor more information download conference flyer here.

The Australian National Quality Standard Conference: Supporting Practice through Innovation, Reflection and Quality Improvement

» Monday, 7 May 2012
» Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, Cnr Olympic Boulevard and Herb Elliott Avenue,
  Sydney Olympic Park
» Registration includes morning tea and lunch

Australia’s leading scholars, including practitioners, will share with you their thinking, reflections, practices and journeys relating to the National Quality Standard. Further, the conference aims to bridge the gap between the standards and practices by providing opportunities for debate and dialogue within the sector as we journey into new terrain.

Register at www.semannslattery.com For more information download conference flyer here.

Kidsafe Full Day Playground Inspection and Safety Workshop

» Tuesday, 8 May 2012
» Location: Ballina RSL, 240 River Street Ballina 2478
» Cost: $155pp
» RSVP: Friday 27 April 2012

The Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit (PAU) has developed a comprehensive schedule of workshops and presentations for various professionals, service providers and organisations.
Training allows service providers and industry representatives to network together and keep up-to-date on latest trends and issues, Standards and best practice in the playground industry. It also provides the skills and knowledge required to enable those responsible for the management and operation of playgrounds to carry out their responsibilities appropriately, efficiently and effectively.

Kidsafe workshops assist participants to understand the Australian Standards required for playgrounds and the measures they must take to meet and maintain those Standards. Workshops are delivered by experienced and qualified Level 3 Playground Inspectors and can be tailored to your organisation’s needs.

For further information contact the PAU at kidsafe@chw.edu or phone 02 9845 0890.

Download a registration form - kidsafensw.orgDownload the flyer.

Children’s Book Council Multi-Storied Conference

» Thursday, 17 to Saturday, 19 May 2012

For more information go to www.plevin.com.au/cbca2012

ACCS National Conference - Change & Leadership - Who's the Ringmaster?

» Friday, 18 and Saturday, 19 May 2012
» Novotel, Wollongong, Northbeach

Download conference flyer here.

2012 ATSIECSAG Annual Aboriginal Early Childhood Conference

» Tuesday, 26 to Friday 29 June 2012
» Crowne Plaza, 1 Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal

For more information visit www.aecsl.org.au/conf.htm

Family Day Care Australia’s Triennial National Conference

» Wednesday, 18 to Saturday, 21 July 2012
» Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane

Family Day Care Australia's triennial national conference will incorporate the IFDCO International Conference and will attract individuals from the family day care and broader childcare communities. The theme is 'Children: heart of the dream: celebrate, connect, challenge'. The Conference aims to: promote an ongoing exchange of ideas on high quality childcare service delivery in a diverse range of settings; help gain insight of the bigger picture and our shared common purpose; challenge and inspire people to think new thoughts, expand horizons, and network with peers. The program will cover hands-on aspects of childcare as well as current research and forward thinking approaches to early learning. Delegates will include early childhood professionals from Australia and overseas.

For more information email info@cdesign.com.au

The 10th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) Conference and 1st Asia-Pacific Early Childhood Intervention Conference 2012

Pathways to Participation: Engagement and choice for children and families

» Thursday, 9 to Saturday, 11 August 2012
» Perth, Western Australia, Burswood Entertainment Complex

For more information visit www.eciaconference2012.com.au

ACWA 12 – Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies Conference 2012 -
Children’s rights: what’s right for children?

» Monday, 20 to Wednesday, 22 August 2012
» Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney

For more information visit www.acwa2012.com.au

October 2012 ECA National Conference “Consulting the Compass - defining directions” Conference themes: Networking - sustainability-engagement-wellbeing

» Wednesday, 3 to Saturday, 6 October 2012
» Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

For more information visit www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au