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5 Mar 2026In Person
NOWRA Regional: Supporting Behaviours that Challenge
This workshop equips educators with practical, science-informed strategies to respond to behaviours that challenge in early childhood settings. Grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, and the principles of trauma-informed practice, this session reframes "challenging behaviour" as a form of communication-calling for connection, safety, understanding and support to learn$180.00View and Register
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11 Mar 2026 — 9 Dec 2026Blended
Clemton Park EEC Inquiry Visit: Interest Based Curriculum in Action
Join a small group of participants on an inquiry visit to Gowrie NSW Clemton Park Early Education and Care Centre, where you will hear about the journey the preschool team have been on to develop a negotiated and child-led curriculum.$245.00View and Register -
12 Mar 2026 — 26 Mar 2026Online
Natures Loose Parts (3-part series)
Join Tania Moloney from Nurture in Nature Australia in this engaging and interactive series that will expand your ideas around the endless possibilities that natural loose parts offer for supporting children across multiple learning areas.$250.00View and Register -
23 Mar 2026Online
From First Hellos to Lasting Bonds: Attachment-Informed Early Childhood Education
The first moments we share with a child as they walk into our care can shape how safe, seen, and connected they feel throughout our journey together. This webinar explores how relationships form the heart of early learning, drawing on insights from relational-developmental psychology and attachment science, and how we can tap into the attachment instincts to support connection between children and educators$135.00View and Register -
23 Mar 2026 — 30 Mar 2026In Person
ORANGE Regional: Orchestrating Joy - Planning Music Time in the Early Years (2-part series)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the endless sea of digital music resources? Wondering how to begin creating meaningful musical experiences that align with your skills and the interests of the children in your care? This practical workshop series is designed especially for early childhood educators — whether you have little or no formal musical training, or you're simply looking to reconnect with the joy and developmental power of music-making in early learning settings.$250.00View and Register -
25 Mar 2026Online
Supporting the Anxious Child
This workshop provides practical strategies to recognise and support behaviours linked to childhood anxiety, understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on social–emotional development, and work collaboratively with families to build children’s emotional resilience.$145.00View and Register -
1 Apr 2026Online
Introducing Sensory Profiling
Children’s behaviour tells a story - and understanding sensory processing is key to responding with confidence and care. This session supports educators in better understanding regulation, sensory needs, and how these impact learning, engagement, and wellbeing.$90.00View and Register -
14 Apr 2026 — 30 Jun 2026Blended
A Morning of Practitioner Inquiry - Infant Pedagogy
Gowrie NSW invites early childhood colleagues to our Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre for a special opportunity to participate in an observation visit where we will share our approach of respectful relationships and empowerment in infant pedagogy.$245.00View and Register -
20 Apr 2026Online
The Power of Mindset: Strengthen your Practice in OSHC
This engaging and interactive session invites OSHC educators and leaders to pause, reflect, and explore how mindset impacts every interaction, decision, and opportunity to grow. Grounded in research and supported by relatable tools, the workshop lays the foundation for building confidence, inclusivity, and adaptability in high-pressure education environments. Through guided self-reflection and practical insights, participants will reconnect with their purpose and strengthen their emotional resilience.$180.00View and Register -
22 Apr 2026 — 29 Apr 2026Online
Empowering Children Through Character Strengths (2-part series)
This series offers educators an opportunity to broaden their understanding of character strengths and practical tools to spot and support children’s strengths in everyday routines and relationships. Participants will explore how a strengths-based lens can foster identity, wellbeing, and resilience in children, while also positively influencing educator-child interactions and overall classroom culture.$250.00View and Register -
30 Apr 2026Online
Curriculum Planning for Babies: Birth to 18 months
This workshop focuses on intentional and responsive planning for infants aged birth to 18 months.$120.00View and Register -
4 May 2026 — 18 May 2026Online
Gari Yala - Speak The Truth (3-part series)
This series will focus on truth-telling and is designed to be powerful and confronting. Come along ready to be an active participant within each session.$250.00View and Register -
5 May 2026 — 26 May 2026Online
Responding to Challenging Behaviours in OSHC (4-part series)
This workshop equips educators with clear strategies to understand and respond to children’s emotions and behaviour, with focus on primary school aged children. You will explore how underlying needs and emotional states influence behaviour, and learn practical ways to address these needs effectively. Together we will explore specific ways of addressing these behaviours, relevant to your environment and the children in your care.$320.00View and Register -
5 May 2026 — 19 May 2026Online
The Confident Response to Assessment & Rating – Putting Educators in the Driver’s Seat (3-part series)
In this series, Jennifer Ribarovski provides information and strategies to empower leaders, teachers and educators to approach the Assessment and Rating process with knowledge and confidence so that they are in the driver’s seat!$250.00View and Register -
6 May 2026 — 20 May 2026Online
Protective and Risk Factors in Early and Middle Childhood (3-part series)
This series, delivered by Brainwave Trust Aotearoa, explores how early experiences shape children’s development and wellbeing. Educators will examine protective and risk factors, the impact of adversity, and ways to strengthen resilience and promote equity through everyday practice.$360.00View and Register -
7 May 2026 — 14 May 2026Blended
ORANGE Regional - The Resilient Educator: Wellbeing Leads to Mindful Teaching (2-Part Series)
This series empowers educators to take intentional steps toward protecting and enhancing their own wellbeing. Each session focuses on self-awareness, everyday strategies for sustaining energy and motivation, and embedding wellbeing practices into professional life.$250.00View and Register -
7 May 2026In Person
NOWRA Regional: Understanding Picture Books and Their Role in Literacy
In this workshop we will look closely at how picture books work and the central role they play in early literacy development. You will build your understanding of how to identify high quality literature and share effective strategies for shared reading experiences for children from birth to five years.$90.00View and Register -
21 May 2026 — 28 May 2026Online
Grooming and Child Protection (2-part series)
This two-part professional learning series with Kristie McVee supports early childhood educators to understand grooming behaviours both towards the child and towards other educators, protective adults and parents, barriers to disclosure, and the critical role adults play in child safety.$180.00View and Register -
27 May 2026Online
Raising Concerns with Families
Raising significant concerns with a family about a child in an Early childhood setting requires planning and sensitivity, as it can often challenge a parent's perception of their child or their hopes, dreams, and aspirations.$145.00View and Register -
3 Jun 2026 — 10 Jun 2026Online
Partnerships with Families (2-part series)
Children, families and educator's benefit when they are working together to support children's growth and learning, but building these relationships are not always easy. How can we create reciprocal and respectful relationships with families that not only nurture children, but include families, educators and the curriculum? Join us for this 2-part series to explore challenges and discover strategies to build stronger, effective partnerships with families.$250.00View and Register -
9 Jun 2026Online
Raising Healthy & Happy Eaters
This interactive and practical session is designed for educators working with young children. It provides evidence-based insights and hands-on strategies to create positive mealtime experiences and support healthy eating behaviours from the start.$135.00View and Register -
15 Jun 2026 — 17 Aug 2026Blended
Exploring the New Sustainability Principle: Concepts, Pedagogies, and Practices
Sustainability is understood and practiced by educators in various ways, and a key challenge is building conceptual knowledge about sustainability and translating this into meaningful pedagogies and practices with children.From $135.00View and Register -
16 Jun 2026 — 30 Jun 2026Online
Understanding 'Funds of Knowledge': Utilising Children’s Lived Experience to Create Dynamic OSHC Programs (2-part series)
Join Catharine Hydon to explore Funds of Knowledge and how children and families’ lived experiences can inform meaningful OSHC program design. This workshop focuses on embedding Funds of Knowledge into daily practice to support inclusion, agency, and belonging.$250.00View and Register -
22 Jun 2026 — 29 Jun 2026Online
Loose Parts - Inspiring Play in Children (2-part series)
In this workshop, participants will explore a wide variety of loose parts, learn the value of loose parts, discover how to incorporate loose parts into the learning environment, and gain an understanding of how loose parts support curriculum and children’s development. Participants will take away an understanding of how loose parts promote active learning, deepen critical thinking, promote divergent and creative thinking, and support the developmental domains.$250.00View and Register -
14 Jul 2026 — 17 Nov 2026In Person
A Day of Practitioner Inquiry - Infant Pedagogy
Gowrie NSW invites early childhood colleagues to our Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre for a special opportunity to participate in an observation visit where we will share our approach of respectful relationships and empowerment in infant pedagogy.$435.00View and Register -
20 Jul 2026Online
Reimagining the Transition to School
This session focuses on strengthening transition-to-school practices across early learning settings. Educators will explore developmentally supportive approaches to prepare children and families for the shift to formal schooling, while building confidence, belonging, and continuity.$99.00View and Register -
21 Jul 2026 — 4 Aug 2026Online
Making the Assessment and Planning Cycle Work For You (3-part series)
This series of sessions will provide you with an understanding of the assessment and planning cycle and it’s capacity to respond to individual contexts and approaches. The importance of the components of the Assessment and Planning Cycle will be highlighted as an authentic driver of curriculum decision making, rather than a tick a box system.$250.00View and Register -
21 Jul 2026 — 11 Aug 2026Online
Mindset Matters: Fostering Children's Growth Mindsets in the Early Years (4-part series)
This professional learning series explores how educators can nurture children’s confidence, persistence, and love of learning by fostering growth mindsets in early childhood settings. Grounded in Dr Fiona Boylan’s research, the workshops introduce a set of nine design principles that can be used every day to create a growth mindset culture.$360.00View and Register -
22 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2026Online
Understanding ‘Funds of Knowledge’: Utilising Children’s Lived Experience to Create Dynamic ECEC Programs. (2-part series)
Join Catharine Hydon to explore Funds of Knowledge, uncover how children’s and families’ lived experiences can guide your program planning, and learn practical strategies to build inclusive, culturally responsive ECEC practices.$250.00View and Register -
3 Aug 2026 — 10 Aug 2026Online
Respectful Toilet Learning (2-Part Series)
In this series of 2 workshops, you will actively explore how to change your practice with young children from routine happenings to care moments. These crucial times throughout the day: Nappy changes, toileting, mealtimes, sleep and rest, dressing and transitions can be transformed to provide opportunities for learning and connection between educators and children.$180.00View and Register -
6 Aug 2026 — 20 Aug 2026Online
Nature-Inspired Storytelling (3-part series)
Join Tania Moloney from Nurture in Nature Australia in this engaging and practical workshop series that will inspire you, empower you and grow your confidence in nature-inspired storytelling.$250.00View and Register -
11 Aug 2026 — 25 Aug 2026Online
Choosing What’s Right: The Art of Ethical Decision Making (2-part series)
Join us for a two-part session designed to help educators navigate the messy complexity of ethical decision-making in everyday early childhood contexts. Using the ECA Code of Ethics as an essential guide, we will learn how to weigh options, understand diverse perspectives, and act in the best interests of children and families as we make professional decisions.$250.00View and Register -
12 Aug 2026 — 26 Aug 2026Online
Mindful Movement in Early Childhood Education & Care Settings (3-part series)
This professional development course introduces mindful movement in early childhood settings, focusing on its benefits for children’s development, positive wellbeing, focus, and emotional regulation. It provides play-based experiences such as breathing, yoga, and movement-based storytelling.$145.00View and Register -
20 Aug 2026Online
OSHC Fuel Up! Helping School Age Children Eat Well and Thrive
This engaging and practical session empowers OSHC Educators to make a real impact on children’s health and wellbeing through the food and messages shared in their care.$135.00View and Register -
24 Aug 2026 — 31 Aug 2026Online
Loose Parts - Transforming Outdoor Environments (2-part series)
Imagine a world where all children have access to outdoor play spaces that are captivating, challenging, minimally structured, and open-ended. This presentation offers centre and home-based educators guidance in creating fascinating learning spaces on limited budgets with natural elements and loose parts that offer children opportunity for irresistible, engaging exploration. Learn practical guidance about getting started, the best outdoor loose parts, and setting up, storing, and maintaining materials.$250.00View and Register -
1 Sep 2026 — 22 Sep 2026Online
Fostering Family Connections and Engagement in OSHC (2-part series)
When family engagement is grounded in genuine connection and community, rather than compliance with the National Quality Framework, everyone benefits. Authentic engagement goes beyond information sharing, it involves building trust, fostering belonging, and co-creating environments that reflect and respond to the diverse needs of children, young people, and their families.$220.00View and Register -
2 Sep 2026Online
Curriculum Planning for Toddlers: 18 months to 3 years
This workshop is all about supporting educators to plan intentionally for toddlers as they grow into their independence, curiosity, and confidence. We'll dive into how to observe toddlers meaningfully—what to notice, why it matters, and how those observations can shape responsive, thoughtful planning.$120.00View and Register -
8 Sep 2026 — 22 Sep 2026Online
From Conflict to Cooperation: How to Support Young Children through Disagreement (3-part series)
Disagreements in Early Childhood settings are inevitable, and they form the very fabric of relational dynamics. How educators respond to these disagreements shapes not only the immediate outcomes, but the whole culture of the centre. In this three-part workshop we will explore different conflicts children enter into, alongside stages of development, as well as what can be expected in group dynamics.$250.00View and Register -
9 Sep 2026 — 23 Sep 2026Online
Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood (3-part series)
This professional learning equips early childhood educators and leaders with the knowledge and tools to strengthen emotional intelligence (EI) in themselves, their teams, and their relationships with children and families. The series supports the development of a thriving, emotionally attuned learning environment with the application of practical strategies.$250.00View and Register -
17 Sep 2026In Person
ORANGE Regional: Understanding Picture Books and Their Role In Literacy
In this workshop we will look closely at how picture books work and the central role they play in early literacy development. You will build your understanding of how to identify high quality literature and share effective strategies for shared reading experiences.$155.00View and Register -
24 Sep 2026In Person
NOWRA Regional: Reimagining the Transition to School
This session focuses on strengthening transition-to-school practices across early learning settings. Educators will explore developmentally supportive approaches to prepare children and families for the shift to formal schooling, while building confidence, belonging, and continuity.$75.00View and Register -
12 Oct 2026 — 26 Oct 2026Online
Understanding and Enhancing Executive Function Skills in Early Childhood Education (3-part series)
This series of sessions will provide you with an understanding of the development of executive functioning skills in young children, and how executive functioning impacts on their success as learners, aligned with neuroscience and brain development.$250.00View and Register -
13 Oct 2026 — 23 Feb 2027Online
Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Practice and Guided Reflection (4-part series)
Dr Govind Krishnamoorthy will guide educators in recognising their own positioning through a culturally informed trauma lens, to understand the wider relational and systemic influences shaping the family and child experience, and, how to respond in ways that are culturally attuned and psychologically safe.$360.00View and Register -
14 Oct 2026 — 18 Nov 2026Online
Understanding Care Moments: Care as Curriculum (6-Part Series)
Join Dr Katherine Bussey to actively explore how to change your practice with young children from routine happenings to care moments. These crucial times throughout the day: Nappy changes, toileting, mealtimes, sleep and rest, dressing and transitions can be transformed to provide opportunities for learning and connection between educators and children.$400.00View and Register -
20 Oct 2026In Person
ORANGE Regional: Children's Rights in Everyday EC Practice Through the Creative Arts
This workshop will explore inclusive approaches to creative arts for children aged from birth to five years. Art forms including music, dance, visual arts, drama, storytelling and puppetry offer potential for all children to connect and communicate with others, and to feel a sense of belonging.$175.00View and Register -
2 Nov 2026 — 23 Nov 2026Online
Grounded in Calm: Growing Regulation Together (4-part series)
Join Anna Banas for a practical, research-informed series designed to strengthen your understanding of children’s emotional and physiological regulation. Across these sessions, you’ll explore how the developing nervous system shapes behaviour, attention, and learning - and learn how to confidently recognise early signs of dysregulation.$360.00View and Register -
12 Nov 2026In Person
NOWRA Regional: Play Sing Grow - Joyful Music Making in the Early Years
This workshop gives teachers without a musical background, who have lost touch with the joy and benefits of music making - the skills and confidence they need to create engaging musical experiences for children under five years. Ruth will take you on a journey on how to take songs, rhymes and carefully selected recorded music, and utilise them across all age groups; how to match the developmental level of each child and create meaningful, truly joyous musical moments that are easy to replicate.$90.00View and Register
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