en 1996-2004 by Commonwealth of Australia. Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document in whole or in part, provided it is done for educational and non-commercial purposes only and that this entire copyright notice remains attached. askedna@edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658 Promotes events for Early Childhood educators, carers and parents. Early Childhood sector caters for children 0-8 years. en Commonwealth of Australia askedna@edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658 http://www.edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gif http://www.aifs.gov.au/growingup/conf/2009/index.html One of the great challenges for Australia is to identify and understand the myriad of factors that influence our children's development and to put into place the measures that can improve outcomes for future generations. Researchers and policy makers will have the opportunity to discuss research and policy initiatives that have resulted from the use of data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/714448 One of the great challenges for Australia is to identify and understand the myriad of factors that influence our children's development and to put into place the measures that can improve outcomes for future generations. Researchers and policy makers will have the opportunity to discuss research and policy initiatives that have resulted from the use of data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). Growing up in Australia: 2nd LSAC research conference 2009-12-03 2009-08-13 LSAC, longitudinal research, early years preschool, higher education Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston St, Carlton Vic 3053 Melbourne VIC Australian Institute for Family Studies http://www.aifs.gov.au/ Australia 2009-08-13 http://www.reaie.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=179 The internationally acclaimed Hundred Languages of Children Exhibition is a beautiful and intriguing display of children's theories illustrated through photographs, words, paintings, drawings and sculptures. It is a visual testament to children's potential as scientists, inventors, authors and artists and an opportunity to learn about the extraordinary research conducted by teachers and children in Reggio Emilia. REAIE is pleased to be able to offer several professional learning opportunities in conjunction with the exhibition, including sessions with Tiziana Filippini, pedagogista in the Municipal Infant-Toddler and Preschools of Reggio Emilia and Jan Millikan, the former Pedagogical Director of REAIE. Participants can visit and make reference to the exhibition. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727963 The internationally acclaimed Hundred Languages of Children Exhibition is a beautiful and intriguing display of children's theories illustrated through photographs, words, paintings, drawings and sculptures. It is a visual testament to children's potential as scientists, inventors, authors and artists and an opportunity to learn about the extraordinary research conducted by teachers and children in Reggio Emilia. REAIE is pleased to be able to offer several professional learning opportunities in conjunction with the exhibition, including sessions with Tiziana Filippini, pedagogista in the Municipal Infant-Toddler and Preschools of Reggio Emilia and Jan Millikan, the former Pedagogical Director of REAIE. Participants can visit and make reference to the exhibition. Hundred Languages of Children Exhibition and Program 2009-07-06 2009-07-03 Reggio Emilia, hundred languages of children teacher/lecturer preschool Queen's Theatre, Gilles Arcade/Playhouse Lane Adelaide SA Reggio Emilia Australia Australia 2009-07-03 http://www.youngmedia.org.au/mediachildren/03_15_seminars.htm One year on from the Senate Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the media, what's changed? Children's professionals report risks, industry defends its regulation. Here's your opportunity to review the issues. Speakers include: Steve Biddulph (family psychologist and author), Dr. Cordelia Fine (academic psychologist and writer, University of Melbourne), Julie Gale (Kids Free 2B Kids), Prof. Elizabeth Handsley (Law, Flinders University), Bernadette McMenamin, AO (Childwise), Fiona Jolly (Advertising Standards Board), Scott McClellan (Australian Association of National Advertisers), Prof. Louise Newman (Psychiatry, Monash University), Hon Alastair Nicholson AO (former Chief Justice of the Family Court)and Prof Ann Sanson (Principal Scientific Advisor, Long. Study of Aust. Children). http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727872 One year on from the Senate Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the media, what's changed? Children's professionals report risks, industry defends its regulation. Here's your opportunity to review the issues. Speakers include: Steve Biddulph (family psychologist and author), Dr. Cordelia Fine (academic psychologist and writer, University of Melbourne), Julie Gale (Kids Free 2B Kids), Prof. Elizabeth Handsley (Law, Flinders University), Bernadette McMenamin, AO (Childwise), Fiona Jolly (Advertising Standards Board), Scott McClellan (Australian Association of National Advertisers), Prof. Louise Newman (Psychiatry, Monash University), Hon Alastair Nicholson AO (former Chief Justice of the Family Court)and Prof Ann Sanson (Principal Scientific Advisor, Long. Study of Aust. Children). Children and sexualised media: Risks, reviews and regulation 2009-08-04 2009-06-29 Sex role,Sexual behaviour,Children, Media issues preschool, school Australian Education Union Building, 112 Trenerry St, Abbotsford, VIC 3067 Melbourne VIC Young Media Australia Australia 2009-06-29 http://www.bond.edu.au/faculties-colleges/faculty-of-health-sciences-and-medicine/events/BD3_009559 To a young child, the environment is a place that is full of opportunities to touch, explore and discover to begin a special kind of adventure in play and learning experiences. The 'Infant and Toddler Environment Can Look and Feel Amazing' workshop encourages you to look for new possibilities in the selection of play and learning materials and to think differently about the colour and texture and shape of learning materials provided for infants and toddlers. In this workshop, participants will be able to view a display of resources and materials specifically designed for infants and toddlers and take home to try tomorrow resources. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727840 To a young child, the environment is a place that is full of opportunities to touch, explore and discover to begin a special kind of adventure in play and learning experiences. The 'Infant and Toddler Environment Can Look and Feel Amazing' workshop encourages you to look for new possibilities in the selection of play and learning materials and to think differently about the colour and texture and shape of learning materials provided for infants and toddlers. In this workshop, participants will be able to view a display of resources and materials specifically designed for infants and toddlers and take home to try tomorrow resources. An infant and toddler environment can look and feel amazing 2009-07-29 2009-06-28 early childhood education, learning environment preschool, higher education Gregor Heiner Foyer, Level 3, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Robina QLD Bond University Australia 2009-06-28 http://sa.agca.com.au/article.php?id=24 In a highly entertaining and knowledgeable style, John Geake explains away some of the neuromyths and neuro-nonsense around brain based learning. Many neuromyths are largely due to over-simplistic interpretations or misunderstandings of neuroscientific experimental findings. John encourages educators to engage with the neuroscientists to provide useful outcomes for application in the classroom. The workshop will help us understand what education can take from neuroscience. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727837 In a highly entertaining and knowledgeable style, John Geake explains away some of the neuromyths and neuro-nonsense around brain based learning. Many neuromyths are largely due to over-simplistic interpretations or misunderstandings of neuroscientific experimental findings. John encourages educators to engage with the neuroscientists to provide useful outcomes for application in the classroom. The workshop will help us understand what education can take from neuroscience. Brain at school (Dr. John Geake) 2009-08-20 2009-06-28 neuroscience, brain theory preschool, school Enterprise House, 136 Greenhill Rd, Unley. Adelaide SA AGCA SA Australia 2009-06-28 http://www.corporatecommunique.com.au/playgroup/home.html This inaugural National Conference, brought to you by Playgroup Australia, will focus on THE POWER OF PLAY and will look at the importance of maintaining play based activities in modern childhood, and how parent/child interaction through PLAY is integral for the health and well-being of our children ensuring they are able to achieve their full potential and develop into healthy adults. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727656 This inaugural National Conference, brought to you by Playgroup Australia, will focus on THE POWER OF PLAY and will look at the importance of maintaining play based activities in modern childhood, and how parent/child interaction through PLAY is integral for the health and well-being of our children ensuring they are able to achieve their full potential and develop into healthy adults. Power of play in the early years 2009-11-05 2009-06-18 play, early childhood education preschool Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast QLD Australia 2009-06-18 http://www.rch.org.au/ccch/profdev.cfm?doc_id=10505 Keynote Speaker: Mr Anthony Semann Director, Semann & Slattery. Much of the current debate around integrating services for families and young children has been about building adequate infrastructure. This seminar extends the debate to discuss the importance of integrated professional practice to result in positive outcomes for children and families. It will also provide an overview of the current research and policy direction for integrated service delivery. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727619 Keynote Speaker: Mr Anthony Semann Director, Semann & Slattery. Much of the current debate around integrating services for families and young children has been about building adequate infrastructure. This seminar extends the debate to discuss the importance of integrated professional practice to result in positive outcomes for children and families. It will also provide an overview of the current research and policy direction for integrated service delivery. R.E. Ross Trust Seminar 2009: Integrated service delivery: How does the system work? What does it mean for practice? 2009-07-30 2009-06-16 child care, early childhood education, one stop shop teacher/lecturer preschool Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) Melbourne VIC Centre for Community Child Health Australia 2009-06-16 http://ierg.net/conferences The conference theme is 'Imagination - the Source of Creativity and Invention: build a better world by thinking of the possible, not just the actual'. Imaginative Education is a new approach that believes engaging student's imagination in learning and teacher's imagination in teaching is crucial to making knowledge in the curriculum vivid and meaningful. This yearly international conference provides academics with a venue for discussing new theories and ideas and educators with practical resources for designing teaching and learning processes that engage a greater range of emotions and cognitive abilities. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727243 The conference theme is 'Imagination - the Source of Creativity and Invention: build a better world by thinking of the possible, not just the actual'. Imaginative Education is a new approach that believes engaging student's imagination in learning and teacher's imagination in teaching is crucial to making knowledge in the curriculum vivid and meaningful. This yearly international conference provides academics with a venue for discussing new theories and ideas and educators with practical resources for designing teaching and learning processes that engage a greater range of emotions and cognitive abilities. 7th International Conference on Imagination and Education 2009-07-15 2009-05-20 Educational experience,Learning experience,Imagination,Creative thinking,Creativity,Conferences teacher/lecturer higher education, preschool, school Harbour Centre Vancouver Outside Australia Imaginative Education Research Group http://imaginativeeducation.org/ Canada 2009-05-20 http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo The 2009 VITTA annual conference and expo has a range and diversity of sessions to light up the spectrum of ICT in education. There are sessions for teachers delivering the core VCE and VET curriculum in both the Information Technology and the Multimedia domains, sessions on VELS, and a conference within a conference for primary teachers, early years and music teachers. The Principals and ICT Leaders conference program will include pre-conference sessions with certifications of completed modules. The conference will continue to provide exclusive seminars and workshops with Larry Johnson, Steve Hargadon and Sandy Phillips. Tag: #vitta09 http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/720004 The 2009 VITTA annual conference and expo has a range and diversity of sessions to light up the spectrum of ICT in education. There are sessions for teachers delivering the core VCE and VET curriculum in both the Information Technology and the Multimedia domains, sessions on VELS, and a conference within a conference for primary teachers, early years and music teachers. The Principals and ICT Leaders conference program will include pre-conference sessions with certifications of completed modules. The conference will continue to provide exclusive seminars and workshops with Larry Johnson, Steve Hargadon and Sandy Phillips. Tag: #vitta09 VITTA Annual Conference and Expo 2009: Slide to Open 2009-11-23 2009-05-13 vitta2009, vitta09 Technology,Educational technology,Information and communications technology,ICT in education teacher/lecturer preschool, school The Grandstand, Flemington Racecourse Flemington Melbourne VIC Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association Inc http://www.vitta.org.au/ Australia 2009-05-13 http://www.ied.edu.hk/primaryed/ In this challenging time, we witness daily the transformation of the international economic system and regularly failed attempts to resolve major international tensions. We live in a world that for some is rich in technological advances but for others cannot provide clean water. We know that education cannot by itself solve these problems: but we also know that education can prepare a generation of thinkers and problem solvers who can start to address the problems in a serious way. The theme is 'The future is theirs: Visions for primary education in the twenty first century' and aims to provide a platform for professional dialogues and problem solving: new ideas to help confront troubling times, new approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, new possibilities for student engagement and an exploration of the values that will be needed to underpin our preferred future. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/727066 In this challenging time, we witness daily the transformation of the international economic system and regularly failed attempts to resolve major international tensions. We live in a world that for some is rich in technological advances but for others cannot provide clean water. We know that education cannot by itself solve these problems: but we also know that education can prepare a generation of thinkers and problem solvers who can start to address the problems in a serious way. The theme is 'The future is theirs: Visions for primary education in the twenty first century' and aims to provide a platform for professional dialogues and problem solving: new ideas to help confront troubling times, new approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, new possibilities for student engagement and an exploration of the values that will be needed to underpin our preferred future. International Conference on Primary Education 2009 2009-11-25 2009-05-12 school of the future, 21st century, teacher preparation, educational leadership, innovation, early years, ICT teacher/lecturer preschool, school Hong Kong Institute of Education Tai Po, Hong Kong Outside Australia Hong Kong Institute of Education Hong Kong 2009-05-12 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/research/researchforum_ResearchPartnershipsForum.htm This 2009 Research Partnerships Forum is titled 'Advancing 0-18 Learning and Development'. Find out how new research findings are advancing the Blueprint's 0-18 learning and development agenda and how it can inform and support you in your workplace. Presentations from schools, universities and research organisations will cover a range of topics including developmental curriculum, transition points, meeting diverse needs, family-school partnerships, and inclusion strategies for students in the middle years. Research reports, resources and tools will be available at the forum. You will also find out about the partnership arrangements the Department has in place with universities and research organisations, together with funding opportunities available for education and early childhood practitioners to undertake future research. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/726860 This 2009 Research Partnerships Forum is titled 'Advancing 0-18 Learning and Development'. Find out how new research findings are advancing the Blueprint's 0-18 learning and development agenda and how it can inform and support you in your workplace. Presentations from schools, universities and research organisations will cover a range of topics including developmental curriculum, transition points, meeting diverse needs, family-school partnerships, and inclusion strategies for students in the middle years. Research reports, resources and tools will be available at the forum. You will also find out about the partnership arrangements the Department has in place with universities and research organisations, together with funding opportunities available for education and early childhood practitioners to undertake future research. 2009 Policy and Research Forum: Research partnerships 2009-07-21 2009-04-29 research, evidence base teacher/lecturer preschool, school Sofitel Hotel Melbourne VIC Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, State of Victoria Ausralia 2009-04-29 http://www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/fac/conferences/ifcs2/index.html The inaugural Indigenous Family and Community Strengths Conference, held in 2008 was a great success. Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback and support for this event, the Family Action Centre will keep the momentum moving and will continue to share stories, successes and strengths of Indigenous families and communities. The theme is: Strong Stories, Strong Mob, Strong Kids: GROWING UP TOGETHER. Join us in the next phase of this journey by emailing your expression of interest to attend the 2nd National Indigenous Family and Community Strengths Conference. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/714388 The inaugural Indigenous Family and Community Strengths Conference, held in 2008 was a great success. Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback and support for this event, the Family Action Centre will keep the momentum moving and will continue to share stories, successes and strengths of Indigenous families and communities. The theme is: Strong Stories, Strong Mob, Strong Kids: GROWING UP TOGETHER. Join us in the next phase of this journey by emailing your expression of interest to attend the 2nd National Indigenous Family and Community Strengths Conference. 2nd National Indigenous Family and Community Strengths Conference 2009-12-01 2009-04-28 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, community teacher/lecturer,community member,administrator school, preschool University of Newcastle Callaghan NSW Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle Australia 2009-04-28 http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/conferences/conf09/index.html The 2009 CEIEC Annual International Early Childhood Conference will focus on: 'Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity 9: Children's rights in research, policy and practice'. The Conference invites seminars, colloquia, workshops, learning circles and posters that explore the issues and questions that address the broad conference themes of the place of children's rights, human rights and equity throughout the early childhood and children's services field. Papers that explore these themes as they apply to pedagogies, practices, programs, policies, theories and research will be especially welcomed. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/701291 The 2009 CEIEC Annual International Early Childhood Conference will focus on: 'Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity 9: Children's rights in research, policy and practice'. The Conference invites seminars, colloquia, workshops, learning circles and posters that explore the issues and questions that address the broad conference themes of the place of children's rights, human rights and equity throughout the early childhood and children's services field. Papers that explore these themes as they apply to pedagogies, practices, programs, policies, theories and research will be especially welcomed. CEIEC Annual International Early Childhood Conference 2009: Honoring the child, honoring equity 9 2009-11-19 2009-04-09 Early Childhood Education, research, Children's rights preschool,school,higher education The University of Melbourne, Parkville Melbourne VIC Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood Australia 2009-04-09 http://www.isci09.com/ The themes of this 2nd conference of the International Society for Child Indicators are: Theoretical, conceptual and empirical issues in the development of child indicators; Measurement issues at levels of individual, family, community and globally; Diversity as a challenge to the construction and implementation of indicators. There will be expert speakers from a range of backgrounds, contributed paper streams, and opportunities for dialogue and networking. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/726594 The themes of this 2nd conference of the International Society for Child Indicators are: Theoretical, conceptual and empirical issues in the development of child indicators; Measurement issues at levels of individual, family, community and globally; Diversity as a challenge to the construction and implementation of indicators. There will be expert speakers from a range of backgrounds, contributed paper streams, and opportunities for dialogue and networking. 2nd International ISCI Conference: Counting children in! Child indicators: Research, theory, policy and practice 2009-11-04 2009-04-08 children, Educational research,Social indicators preschool, higher education University of Western Sydney, Parramatta campus Sydney NSW University of Western Sydney Australia 2009-04-08 http://www.reaie.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=179 The child has the right to be an individual - an individual within a group - a creator of culture. Educators from Reggio Emilia and Australia will explore what it means to have a strong and positive image of children and advocate for their rights both as citizens and in realising their potentials - their right to childhood, the time to be a child, the right to now. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/726584 The child has the right to be an individual - an individual within a group - a creator of culture. Educators from Reggio Emilia and Australia will explore what it means to have a strong and positive image of children and advocate for their rights both as citizens and in realising their potentials - their right to childhood, the time to be a child, the right to now. Landscape of rights: Rights for living, learning and building democracy for children, families and communities 2009-07-09 2009-04-08 Reggio Emilia teacher/lecturer preschool Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace Adelaide SA Reggio Emilia Australia Australia 2009-04-08 http://www.kodaly.org.au/eventsnew/index.php?action=detailed&ID=96&state=2 The final workshop for the year. Ideas for performance presentations ideal for the pre-school children by Anna Mlynek-Kalman. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/726340 The final workshop for the year. Ideas for performance presentations ideal for the pre-school children by Anna Mlynek-Kalman. KMEIA Early Childhood Workshop no.4 2009-10-23 2009-03-24 Music education, Music activities, Kodaly method teacher/lecturer preschool, Music Works Magic 263 Glenhuntly Rd Elsternwick VIC Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia http://www.kodaly.org.au Australia 2009-03-24 http://www.kodaly.org.au/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=61<>http://url.edna.edu.au/jb46 The third of a series of four workshops. This workshop will include ideas for using instruments with young children as well as traditional singing games. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/723259 The third of a series of four workshops. This workshop will include ideas for using instruments with young children as well as traditional singing games. Kodaly Early Childhood Workshop No. 3 2009-07-24 2009-03-24 Early childhood education,Music,Songs,Dance teacher/lecturer preschool Music Works Magic 263 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC http://www.kodaly.org.au/ Australia 2009-03-24 http://www.rch.org.au/ccch/profdev.cfm?doc_id=10505 Keynote speaker: Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Social Exclusion Taskforce, Cabinet Office, UK. This seminar will provide an overview of the challenges and achievements to-date in delivering early childhood systems' change through policy and practice direction, in both the UK and Victoria. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/726059 Keynote speaker: Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Social Exclusion Taskforce, Cabinet Office, UK. This seminar will provide an overview of the challenges and achievements to-date in delivering early childhood systems' change through policy and practice direction, in both the UK and Victoria. R.E. Ross Trust Seminar 2009: Responding to the early years agenda: System change at a community level 2009-07-15 2009-03-15 child care, early childhood education teacher/lecturer preschool Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) Melbourne VIC Centre for Community Child Health Australia 2009-03-15 http://www.apccan2009.org.au/ The Conference theme is 'Child Abuse and Neglect: Looking Through the Lens of Prevention' in recognition of the need to focus attention on the creation of holistic approaches that engage children and families, communities, professionals, business and governments in preventing child abuse. The Scientific Program will be based around six themes reflecting a focus on developments in prevention research and practice, international or cross-national issues in child abuse prevention and child protection and exploration of the particular issues facing indigenous peoples, while considering advances in statutory child protection responses. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/725204 The Conference theme is 'Child Abuse and Neglect: Looking Through the Lens of Prevention' in recognition of the need to focus attention on the creation of holistic approaches that engage children and families, communities, professionals, business and governments in preventing child abuse. The Scientific Program will be based around six themes reflecting a focus on developments in prevention research and practice, international or cross-national issues in child abuse prevention and child protection and exploration of the particular issues facing indigenous peoples, while considering advances in statutory child protection responses. 8th ISPCAN Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, incorporating the 12th Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect 2009-11-15 2009-01-28 Child abuse, child protection, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, early intervention school, preschool Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Perth WA National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Australia Australia 2009-01-28 http://www.apac09.org/ With its theme of Connecting Today: Inspiring Tomorrow, APAC 09 will bring together educators, researchers, service providers and practitioners, people with an autism spectrum disorder, families and carers from across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The conference will provide opportunities to build relationships, explore intervention strategies, learn about new research developments, celebrate experiences and achievements and raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. APAC 09 will feature international and local speakers. Conference streams include: Epidemiology, Causes and Diagnosis; Life Span; Family Life, Family Functioning and Family Resilience; Autism across Australia and the Asia Pacific Region symposiums. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/724942 With its theme of Connecting Today: Inspiring Tomorrow, APAC 09 will bring together educators, researchers, service providers and practitioners, people with an autism spectrum disorder, families and carers from across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The conference will provide opportunities to build relationships, explore intervention strategies, learn about new research developments, celebrate experiences and achievements and raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. APAC 09 will feature international and local speakers. Conference streams include: Epidemiology, Causes and Diagnosis; Life Span; Family Life, Family Functioning and Family Resilience; Autism across Australia and the Asia Pacific Region symposiums. Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2009 (APAC 09) 2009-08-20 2009-01-08 austism teacher/lecturer preschool,school Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Sydney NSW Autism Spectrum Australia Australia 2009-01-08 http://www.cccvic.org.au//images/EEESEY%20Conference%202009.pdf Environmental Education in Early Childhood Vic Inc (EEEC) will host the third Australasian Early Childhood Education for Sustainability conference. Titled 'Engage Empower Enact: Sustainability and the Early Years', it will attract over 200 participants from early childhood services, universities, TAFE institutes, local government and other agencies to take part in lectures, forums and workshops. Keynote speakers will challenge current practice, while breakout sessions and workshops will be structured to encourage discussion and debate so that all participants can reflect on their own work and consider how they can engage, empower and enact with respect to education for sustainability in the early childhood sector. Social gatherings, sustainable product stalls and field trips are included. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/724851 Environmental Education in Early Childhood Vic Inc (EEEC) will host the third Australasian Early Childhood Education for Sustainability conference. Titled 'Engage Empower Enact: Sustainability and the Early Years', it will attract over 200 participants from early childhood services, universities, TAFE institutes, local government and other agencies to take part in lectures, forums and workshops. Keynote speakers will challenge current practice, while breakout sessions and workshops will be structured to encourage discussion and debate so that all participants can reflect on their own work and consider how they can engage, empower and enact with respect to education for sustainability in the early childhood sector. Social gatherings, sustainable product stalls and field trips are included. Engage empower enact: Sustainability and the early years 2009-10-22 2008-12-23 environment, sustainability, early childhood education teacher/lecturer preschool Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre Melbourne VIC Environmental Education in Early Childhood Vic Inc Australia 2008-12-23 http://cegsa.editme.com/conf09 The 2009 Computers in Education Group of South Australia (CEGSA) annual conference. There will be a strand for early childhood educators. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/724635 The 2009 Computers in Education Group of South Australia (CEGSA) annual conference. There will be a strand for early childhood educators. CEGSA Conference 2009 2009-07-07 2008-12-09 Conference, Computers in Education South Australian, ict in education, information and communications technology, schools Computers,Information technology,Educational websites Teacher/Lecturer preschool, school,higher education Australian Mathematics and Science School, Flinders University Adelaide SA Computers in Education Group of South Australia Australia 2008-12-09 http://www.aracyconference.org.au/index.php The conference theme is 'Transforming Australia for our children's future: Making prevention work'. There is growing recognition that prevention is the most effective approach to addressing the problems affecting young people. The challenge is to make the radical shift to a preventive orientation, and to apply knowledge in specific social and political contexts. Primary prevention means identifying and dealing with the factors that lead to problems, rather than waiting until a problem shows up and treating the end result. This conference will focus on how we can best learn from one another and work together to innovate and take action to improve outcomes for young Australians. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/724560 The conference theme is 'Transforming Australia for our children's future: Making prevention work'. There is growing recognition that prevention is the most effective approach to addressing the problems affecting young people. The challenge is to make the radical shift to a preventive orientation, and to apply knowledge in specific social and political contexts. Primary prevention means identifying and dealing with the factors that lead to problems, rather than waiting until a problem shows up and treating the end result. This conference will focus on how we can best learn from one another and work together to innovate and take action to improve outcomes for young Australians. ARACY Conference 2009 2009-09-02 2008-12-04 child abuse, child protection, early intervention, child wellbeing preschool, school Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne VIC Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth Australia 2008-12-04 http://sanguineconsulting.com/Workshops/PlayLiteracy.html Play and Literacy is a training program specifically designed for people who work with children, birth through age 8, to improve the literacy environment of and promote literacy learning for children in early childhood settings. Participants will be able to: understand how different types of play affects literacy; understand why oral language is a crucial element in literacy development; gain insights on how to increase phonological awareness in young children; understand how oral language, reading and play are related to writing; increase families' understanding and support of the emerging literacy process through playful interactions; and develop powerful strategies to use on a daily basis to increase children's oral language abilities. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/704478 Play and Literacy is a training program specifically designed for people who work with children, birth through age 8, to improve the literacy environment of and promote literacy learning for children in early childhood settings. Participants will be able to: understand how different types of play affects literacy; understand why oral language is a crucial element in literacy development; gain insights on how to increase phonological awareness in young children; understand how oral language, reading and play are related to writing; increase families' understanding and support of the emerging literacy process through playful interactions; and develop powerful strategies to use on a daily basis to increase children's oral language abilities. Play and Literacy 2009-10-19 2008-12-04 early childhood education, play literacy teacher/lecturer school,preschool Melbourne VIC Australia 2008-12-04 http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/WorkshopsNew/reggiosMEL09.html This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the philosophy and theories behind the Reggio Emilia Approach and how it can be adapted in their early childhood setting. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/704048 This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the philosophy and theories behind the Reggio Emilia Approach and how it can be adapted in their early childhood setting. Exploring the Reggio Emilia approach 2009-08-03 2008-12-04 Reggio Emilia, project approach teacher/lecturer preschool Melbourne VIC Australia 2008-12-04 http://www.vosa.org/events/?do=eventView&action=detailed&ID=141 This event will present a wide range of 'hands on' workshops. The conference is for pre-school teachers, primary school teachers, caregivers, family day care workers, therapists, parents and anyone interested in working creatively with young children (0-8yrs). http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/724026 This event will present a wide range of 'hands on' workshops. The conference is for pre-school teachers, primary school teachers, caregivers, family day care workers, therapists, parents and anyone interested in working creatively with young children (0-8yrs). Early Childhood Conference of Performing Arts 2009-08-22 2008-11-04 Early childhood education,Young children,Art,Theatre arts teacher/lecturer,parent/carer,community member school, preschool VIC Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association http://www.vosa.org Australia 2008-11-04 http://www.childcareqld.org.au/media-centre/events The 2009 Conference 'Christmas in July' will be held on the Gold Coast. The Childcare Queensland Conference is the only conference for long day care providers being held in 2009 and promises to attract delegates from all over Australia. A charity golf day is also being included. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/723658 The 2009 Conference 'Christmas in July' will be held on the Gold Coast. The Childcare Queensland Conference is the only conference for long day care providers being held in 2009 and promises to attract delegates from all over Australia. A charity golf day is also being included. Childcare Queensland Annual Conference 2009: Christmas in July 2009-07-24 2008-10-17 child care preschool Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast QLD Childcare Queensland http://www.childcareqld.org.au/ Australia 2008-10-17 http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=FE93EC15-E7F2-2F96-3E4E36F3668D61D4 National Playgroup Week gives playgroups across Australia an opportunity to let their communities know what playgroup is all about. On the World's Biggest Playgroup Day on Wednesday 25 March, paygroups are encouraged to celebrate with a special event, whether be a regular playgroup session, or perhaps a congregation of several local playgroups. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/707871 National Playgroup Week gives playgroups across Australia an opportunity to let their communities know what playgroup is all about. On the World's Biggest Playgroup Day on Wednesday 25 March, paygroups are encouraged to celebrate with a special event, whether be a regular playgroup session, or perhaps a congregation of several local playgroups. National Playgroup Week 2009-03-22 2008-04-30 playgroup, World's Biggest Playgroup Day teacher/lecturer preschool ACT,NSW,NT,QLD, SA,TAS,VIC,WA Playgroup Australia http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au Australia 2008-04-30 http://www.snaicc.asn.au/children/ National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day, (NAICD), is an annual event celebrated on 4 August each year having been established by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) in 1988. The aim of NAICD is to demonstrate how important children are to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By focussing on a different theme each year NAICD draws attention to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and major issues SNAICC is pursuing on their behalf. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/707810 National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day, (NAICD), is an annual event celebrated on 4 August each year having been established by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) in 1988. The aim of NAICD is to demonstrate how important children are to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By focussing on a different theme each year NAICD draws attention to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and major issues SNAICC is pursuing on their behalf. National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day 2009-08-04 2007-10-04 Children, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,Indigenous peoples teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care http://www.snaicc.asn.au Australia 2007-10-04 http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/ National Literacy and Numeracy Week is a special week to celebrate the progress Australian schools are making in raising the literacy and numeracy levels of all students. National Literacy and Numeracy Week will showcase the hard work school communities have undertaken to increase their efforts to improve literacy and numeracy standards of students. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/601822 National Literacy and Numeracy Week is a special week to celebrate the progress Australian schools are making in raising the literacy and numeracy levels of all students. National Literacy and Numeracy Week will showcase the hard work school communities have undertaken to increase their efforts to improve literacy and numeracy standards of students. National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2009-08-31 2007-10-03 Literacy,Numeracy,Education,Teaching teacher/lecturer school,preschool ACT,NSW,NT,QLD, SA,TAS,VIC,WA Department of Education Science and Training http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au Australia 2007-10-03 http://www.napcan.org.au/NCPW/index.htm A major event for the NAPCAN Foundation each year is the coordination of National Child Protection Week, starting on Father's Day in September. During this special week activities are held throughout Australia promoting community awareness of child abuse and neglect in all of its forms, the dramatic benefits of positive parenting towards the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and the role communities must play in preventing child abuse and neglect before it starts. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/601871 A major event for the NAPCAN Foundation each year is the coordination of National Child Protection Week, starting on Father's Day in September. During this special week activities are held throughout Australia promoting community awareness of child abuse and neglect in all of its forms, the dramatic benefits of positive parenting towards the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and the role communities must play in preventing child abuse and neglect before it starts. National Child Protection Week 2009-09-06 2007-09-01 child abuse teacher/lecturer,parent/carer,administrator school,preschool ACT,NSW,NT,QLD, SA,TAS,VIC,WA NAPCAN http://www.napcan.org.au Australia 2007-09-01 http://www.annualconference.naeyc.org/ The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference and Expo is a valuable professional development opportunity for teachers and administrators working in programs for young people and for people who prepare early childhood educators. Many sessions will explore issues related to the 10 new NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards - the foundation for the reinvented NAEYC Accreditation system for programs for young children in the United States. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/713379 The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference and Expo is a valuable professional development opportunity for teachers and administrators working in programs for young people and for people who prepare early childhood educators. Many sessions will explore issues related to the 10 new NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards - the foundation for the reinvented NAEYC Accreditation system for programs for young children in the United States. NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo 2009 2009-11-18 2007-06-20 early childhood education and care teacher/lecturer, administrator preschool Washington DC Outside Australia National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) USA 2007-06-20