ELEVATE 2025 Early Education Conference - SERVICE ticket

Shaping practice through connection, resilience and inclusion 

TUESDAY 1 APRIL | 9.15am-4.30pm

Be inspired by stories and approaches that illustrate how you can foster an environment where every child feels understood and valued

Our popular 1-day online conference will focus on fostering inclusive education by sharing diverse perspectives and frameworks, underpinned by research and practice. The day will feature a series of sessions led by 5 expert presenters.

• One SERVICE ticket provides access for your entire team 
• Individual SINGLE tickets also available  
• LIVE streaming format 
• Recordings available for a limited period of time after the event until 26 April
• Certificate of attendance for each session viewed

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Program overview

• 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
  Presenter: Michele Carnegie

• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Introducing Infant and Toddler Play from a Piklerian Perspective
  Presenter: Katherine Bussey
  This session explores the significance of self-directed play in infants and toddlers, highlighting motor skill development and active problem-solving in an open-ended play environment.

• 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM: Anxiety and Resilience in Under 5s
  Presenter: Dr. Kaylene Henderson
  Dr. Henderson provides practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing anxiety and building resilience in young children.

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Connecting Through Culture
  Presenter: Jie Pittman
  This session introduces Aboriginal cultural practices and perspectives, offering insights into connection to Country, kinship, and principles of belonging and identity. The session includes a keynote, an in-depth conversation, and an interactive Q&A.

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Embracing Difference: Neuroaffirming Practice in Education and Care
  Presenter: Jen Boddy
  This session discusses the importance of neuroaffirming practices and provides strategies for supporting all children in early childhood education.

• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Brain to Brain: The Neuroscience of Calm, Connection, and Co/Self-Regulation
  Presenter: Karen Young
  Karen Young explores the science behind self-regulation and offers practical strategies for managing stress and fostering calm in children and adults.

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Note: The session is not APST Aligned, however teachers may consider using this course towards their Elective PD, to maintain teacher accreditation requirements in line with the Elective PD Guidelines.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

During booking, please add one attendee name only**

Note regarding recordings: The recording will be made available to ticket holders via email within 1 week after the event. The recording will remain available to view until Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

** Note regarding certificates: A survey will be sent out after the event to gather attendee details. Details will need to be completed for a certificate to be issued. All certificates will be sent by email before Friday 3 May .