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Strong Foundations: neuroscience and emotional development in the early years

Picture this: a vibrant early childhood learning environment, walls and tables adorned with colourful posters, flashcards, and even stones, all decorated with faces attempting to demonstrate intense e...

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23 Apr 2025 Blog

An open letter for Autism Acceptance Week

Dear educators, teachers, parents and families of Autistic children and young people, This week is world Autism Acceptance Week . But y’know, I like to think of this week as more than just ‘acceptance...

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2 Apr 2025 Blog

Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking

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25 Feb 2025 Blog

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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24 Feb 2025 Blog

Reclaiming Play

Let’s face it: childhood today looks a bit different than it used to. When was the last time you saw a child climb a tree like it was Mount Everest or turn a pile of sticks into a pirate ship? If you ...

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12 Jan 2025 Blog

Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader

As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ...

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29 Dec 2024 Blog

Re-thinking “School Readiness” and how to actually support children to be ready for school

What makes a child ready for school? There is no singular answer to that question. Some individuals believe it may be self-help skills such as toileting, opening their own food or tying their shoes. F...

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31 Oct 2024 Blog

Child Safety: A Collective Responsibility

As a community, historically we have fallen short in our duty to protect our children. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in 2017 illuminated this stark reality an...

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3 Sep 2024 Blog

Heartfelt Learning

Early childhood educators and teachers play a pivotal role in celebrating and integrating the rich, ancient culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into early childhood curriculums. W...

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7 Aug 2024 Blog

Nurturing Young Readers

Nurturing readers in our young people is all about reading aloud, modelling good reading habits and having a ready supply of beautiful books on hand - in the home and in educational settings. The book...

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27 Jul 2024 Resources

What Goes Into an Educational Leadership Toolkit?

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18 Jul 2024 Blog

Cup Filling Adventure for Families

It's National Families Week from Monday the 13th of May to Sunday the 19th, 2024 and this year's theme is "Celebrating Family Diversity & Connections," focusing on recognising and embracing the unique...

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14 May 2024 Resources

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