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.publichealth.gov.au/symposium/symposium-introduction.html Inspired by the benefits for policy, planning and services from Western Australian and Canadian data linkage research, and the recent investment in national data linkage infrastructure (NCRIS), the Symposium will discuss a range of issues and themes that will influence Australia's data linkage capability over the next two decades and how these might shape future development of data linkage research. The conference title is 'More than the sum of its parts'. The first two keynote addresses will focus on early childhood policy development. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722537 Inspired by the benefits for policy, planning and services from Western Australian and Canadian data linkage research, and the recent investment in national data linkage infrastructure (NCRIS), the Symposium will discuss a range of issues and themes that will influence Australia's data linkage capability over the next two decades and how these might shape future development of data linkage research. The conference title is 'More than the sum of its parts'. The first two keynote addresses will focus on early childhood policy development. Second National Symposium on Data Linkage Research 2008-10-20 2008-08-18 early childhood, research, policy, statistics preschool, higher education National Wine Centre of Australia, Cnr Hackney and Botanic Roads Adelaide SA Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) Australia 2008-08-18 http://www.gowrie-sydney.com.au/userdata/downloads/s//Claire%20Warden%20Flyer.pdf Strong bonds to nature inevitably take root during childhood, and yet today's children are spending less time exploring and appreciating nature. In this course Claire Warden will explore ways to make our curriculum creative and dynamic to inspire children and adults to engage in learning, with and through nature. Drawing on experiences from Scandinavian Forest Schools, Scottish Nature Kindergartens, and examples from practice throughout Europe, she brings enticing understandings of nature as the basis of our work with young children. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722534 Strong bonds to nature inevitably take root during childhood, and yet today's children are spending less time exploring and appreciating nature. In this course Claire Warden will explore ways to make our curriculum creative and dynamic to inspire children and adults to engage in learning, with and through nature. Drawing on experiences from Scandinavian Forest Schools, Scottish Nature Kindergartens, and examples from practice throughout Europe, she brings enticing understandings of nature as the basis of our work with young children. Potential of a puddle: Nurturing the connection between nature and people 2008-08-29 2008-08-18 Environmental influences,Learning environment, World Nature Collaborative preschool Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Sydney NSW Lady Gowrie Sydney http://www.gowrie-sydney.com.au/ Australia 2008-08-18 http://www.gowrie-sydney.com.au/userdata/downloads/s//Claire%20Warden%20Flyer.pdf Strong bonds to nature inevitably take root during childhood, and yet today's children are spending less time exploring and appreciating nature. In this course Claire Warden will explore ways to make our curriculum creative and dynamic to inspire children and adults to engage in learning, with and through nature. Drawing on experiences from Scandinavian Forest Schools, Scottish Nature Kindergartens, and examples from practice throughout Europe, she brings enticing understandings of nature as the basis of our work with young children. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722532 Strong bonds to nature inevitably take root during childhood, and yet today's children are spending less time exploring and appreciating nature. In this course Claire Warden will explore ways to make our curriculum creative and dynamic to inspire children and adults to engage in learning, with and through nature. Drawing on experiences from Scandinavian Forest Schools, Scottish Nature Kindergartens, and examples from practice throughout Europe, she brings enticing understandings of nature as the basis of our work with young children. Potential of a puddle: Nurturing the connection between nature and people 2008-08-30 2008-08-17 Environmental influences,Learning environment, World Nature Collaborative preschool Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University Sydney NSW Lady Gowrie Sydney http://www.gowrie-sydney.com.au/ Australia 2008-08-17 http://www.access.mq.edu.au/courses/ProfDevel/coursedetail/index.html#pat Parents as Teachers is an early intervention program with the overarching philosophy of providing parents with child development knowledge and parenting support from pregnancy to when the child is three years old. It is designed as a program for all families. Macquarie University has entered into an agreement with the Parents as Teachers National Centre, in Missouri, USA to provide training and professional development for people and organisations offering the Parents as Teachers (PAT) programs as part of their support for parents with young children. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722488 Parents as Teachers is an early intervention program with the overarching philosophy of providing parents with child development knowledge and parenting support from pregnancy to when the child is three years old. It is designed as a program for all families. Macquarie University has entered into an agreement with the Parents as Teachers National Centre, in Missouri, USA to provide training and professional development for people and organisations offering the Parents as Teachers (PAT) programs as part of their support for parents with young children. Parents as teachers 2008 program 2008-10-27 2008-08-13 Parental behaviour,Young children preschool The Y Conference Centre Sydney NSW Macquarie University Australia 2008-08-13 http://www.corporatecommunique.com.au/growingtogether/home.html Growing Together is the 3rd National Conference of the Australian Association of Maternal, Child and Family Health Nurses and will showcase a celebration of 100 years of Community Child Maternal and Family Health Services in SA. The conference theme 'Growing Together' will celebrate and explore the diversity of contemporary Australian families. The key themes for the conference are: Changes in family structures - past, present and future; Valuing Aboriginal Culture; Embracing diversity; Making sense of culture and diversity in practice; Promoting equity for children and families. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722470 Growing Together is the 3rd National Conference of the Australian Association of Maternal, Child and Family Health Nurses and will showcase a celebration of 100 years of Community Child Maternal and Family Health Services in SA. The conference theme 'Growing Together' will celebrate and explore the diversity of contemporary Australian families. The key themes for the conference are: Changes in family structures - past, present and future; Valuing Aboriginal Culture; Embracing diversity; Making sense of culture and diversity in practice; Promoting equity for children and families. Growing Together Conference 2009-04-02 2008-08-12 families, diversity, young children preschool Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide SA Australian Association of Maternal, Child and Family Health Nurses Australia 2008-08-12 https://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw/go/news-and-events/supported-playgroup-conference-2008 The second NSW Supported Playgroup and Play Conference will again further explore the place of play and playgroups in early childhood and the human services sector. The conference will focus on the concept and importance of play for babies and children under 5 and the relationship to successful models of supported and special purpose playgroups designed to deliver services to families in NSW or beyond. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722463 The second NSW Supported Playgroup and Play Conference will again further explore the place of play and playgroups in early childhood and the human services sector. The conference will focus on the concept and importance of play for babies and children under 5 and the relationship to successful models of supported and special purpose playgroups designed to deliver services to families in NSW or beyond. Supported Playgroup Conference 2008: Play matters 2008-08-29 2008-08-12 playgroup, play preschool Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club, 24-28 John St, Lidcombe Sydney NSW Playgroup NSW Inc https://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/ Australia 2008-08-12 http://niftey.cyh.com/webpages/conferences/conferenceframe.htm The theme for the 2009 NIFTeY conference is 'Getting it together for Australia's children: What role for parentt/child centres?' The 2009 NIFTeY/CCCH Conference, through papers, panel discussion and posters, wants to explore issues relating to the Parent-Child Centre concept. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/701123 The theme for the 2009 NIFTeY conference is 'Getting it together for Australia's children: What role for parentt/child centres?' The 2009 NIFTeY/CCCH Conference, through papers, panel discussion and posters, wants to explore issues relating to the Parent-Child Centre concept. NIFTeY 2009 Conference: Getting it together for Australia's children 2009-02-15 2008-08-12 childhood education, childcare, early yearsteachersteacher/lecturer preschool Olympic Park Melbourne VIC NIFTEY 2008-08-12 http://www.bond.edu.au/about/faculties/hsm/news-events/events/child-serv-pd-series.html The Children Services Professional Development Series 2008, hosted by the Bond University, aims to provide professional support to interested children's services staff, early childhood educators and parents within the community. In this workshop, Dr Simon Rowley, from the Brainwaves Trust in New Zealand, will present a 2 hour seminar on 'Early Childhood Brain Research'. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722427 The Children Services Professional Development Series 2008, hosted by the Bond University, aims to provide professional support to interested children's services staff, early childhood educators and parents within the community. In this workshop, Dr Simon Rowley, from the Brainwaves Trust in New Zealand, will present a 2 hour seminar on 'Early Childhood Brain Research'. Early Childhood Brain Research workshop 2008-08-27 2008-08-11 brain theory, child development, early childhood higher education, preschool Bond University Gold Coast QLD Bond University Australia 2008-08-11 http://aracy.informz.net/ARACY/archives/archive_85547.html In this ARACY Access Grid Seminar Professor Jonathan Bradshaw will speak about how traditional comparisons between countries of the status of children have used child income poverty rates. Some attention has been given to comparing the effort that states make to support families with the costs of rearing children. In the face of a growing realisation of the limitations of these approaches more broadly based child wellbeing indicators are starting to be used. Professor Bradshaw will review conceptual and analytical approaches, present some comparative findings, critically review the state of the art and discuss challenges for the future. The presentation will have an Australian spin! http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722353 In this ARACY Access Grid Seminar Professor Jonathan Bradshaw will speak about how traditional comparisons between countries of the status of children have used child income poverty rates. Some attention has been given to comparing the effort that states make to support families with the costs of rearing children. In the face of a growing realisation of the limitations of these approaches more broadly based child wellbeing indicators are starting to be used. Professor Bradshaw will review conceptual and analytical approaches, present some comparative findings, critically review the state of the art and discuss challenges for the future. The presentation will have an Australian spin! Indicators of Child Poverty and Child Wellbeing 2008-08-21 2008-08-06 child poverty, welfare preschool, school Online only ARACY Australia 2008-08-06 http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/conference.php South Australia is developing some key initiatives in terms of a place based culture that offers integrated services and community support. Thinker in Residence Fraser Mustard and other early childhood experts have stimulated key players in Education, Health and Community Services to take investment in the early years seriously. This conference in aims to further build on these initiatives and equip practitioners in some of the more challenging areas of developing a culture of integrated place based service delivery and community support. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722316 South Australia is developing some key initiatives in terms of a place based culture that offers integrated services and community support. Thinker in Residence Fraser Mustard and other early childhood experts have stimulated key players in Education, Health and Community Services to take investment in the early years seriously. This conference in aims to further build on these initiatives and equip practitioners in some of the more challenging areas of developing a culture of integrated place based service delivery and community support. Communities for Children Conference 2008-11-13 2008-08-05 children, early childhood, early years, community support, child development teacher/lecturer,parent/carer,community member preschool,school Uni SA Mawson Lakes Campus Adelaide SA Salisbury Communities for Children http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au Australia 2008-08-05 http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/WorkshopsNew/challengingbehaviourMEL08.html Presented by Barbara Kaiser, this workshop presents in-depth background information and effective strategies to help educators understand, prevent, and address the behavior problems found so often in today?s primary schools and child care centers.The workshop is designed for Preschool and Kindergarten Early Elementary (grade 1-3) teachers. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722296 Presented by Barbara Kaiser, this workshop presents in-depth background information and effective strategies to help educators understand, prevent, and address the behavior problems found so often in today?s primary schools and child care centers.The workshop is designed for Preschool and Kindergarten Early Elementary (grade 1-3) teachers. Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively 2008-12-08 2008-08-04 Behaviour management,Human behaviour teacher/lecturer school,preschool Melbourne VIC Sanguine Consulting http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/ Australia 2008-08-04 http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/WorkshopsNew/phonological.html Presented by Dr Laurie R Noe, this workshop will encourage educators to explore ways to support language development by understanding the theories and applying them to classroom practices. The workshop is designed for educators who work with children aged 0 - 9 years of age. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722293 Presented by Dr Laurie R Noe, this workshop will encourage educators to explore ways to support language development by understanding the theories and applying them to classroom practices. The workshop is designed for educators who work with children aged 0 - 9 years of age. Sounds of Language Phonological Awareness and Language Development 2008-11-24 2008-08-04 Language,Language acquisition,Language proficiency,Teaching language,Phonic method teacher/lecturer school Melbourne VIC Sanguine Consulting http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/ Australia 2008-08-04 http://cbca.org.au/2010conference.htm The 10th Children's Book Council of Australia National Conference and Expo 'Across the Story Bridge', will provide those interested in children's literature with an opportunity to explore issues formally and informally through presentations which will allow engagement in intellectual debate and in celebrating successes and new directions. The conference will feature a number of outstanding local and international speakers. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/706287 The 10th Children's Book Council of Australia National Conference and Expo 'Across the Story Bridge', will provide those interested in children's literature with an opportunity to explore issues formally and informally through presentations which will allow engagement in intellectual debate and in celebrating successes and new directions. The conference will feature a number of outstanding local and international speakers. Across the Story Bridge: 2010 CBCA National Conference 2010-04-29 2008-07-26 Storytelling,Books and reading community member, parent/carer, teacher/lecturer ACE, preschool, school Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Brisbane QLD CBCA 08 Conference Secretariat C/- p4 Australia 2008-07-26 http://www.echo.asn.au/ECHO_STORE/term%203%202008%20flyer2.pdf The Early Childhood Organisation Annual General Meeting http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/722071 The Early Childhood Organisation Annual General Meeting Early Childhood Organisation AGM and Reggio Emilia 2008-11-15 2008-07-24 Reggio Emilia, project approach, early childhood education teacher/lecturer preschool Education Development Centre, Milner St, Hindmarsh Adelaide SA EChO Inc http://www.echo.asn.au/ Australia 2008-07-24 http://www.daretolead.edu.au/servlet/Web?s=169694&p=RA_National Best practice and research in the area of Early Childhood education for Indigenous children will be explored at this conference. What are the current programs being implemented to transition children from home to preschool, from home to school and from preschool to school? What programs and initiatives are available to support Indigenous children in their first educational experiences, and what could be learned from them? Strengthening links between home and school life, families as first teachers, language and literacy development, curriculum planning and Early Childhood pedagogies will be explored as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721972 Best practice and research in the area of Early Childhood education for Indigenous children will be explored at this conference. What are the current programs being implemented to transition children from home to preschool, from home to school and from preschool to school? What programs and initiatives are available to support Indigenous children in their first educational experiences, and what could be learned from them? Strengthening links between home and school life, families as first teachers, language and literacy development, curriculum planning and Early Childhood pedagogies will be explored as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. What a difference a good start makes: Creating the habit 2008-09-26 2008-07-18 Indigenous education, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, early childhood education, readiness, early intervention,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, teachersteacher/lecturer preschool Sydney NSW Dare to Lead http://www.daretolead.edu.au/ Australia 2008-07-18 http://www.echo.asn.au/ECHO_STORE/term%203%202008%20flyer2.pdf This professional development workshop, presented by the Early Childhood Organisation, is intended for educators of children 3-8 years. The topic is 'Learning when, curiosity, exploration and collaboration leads to in-depth meaning'. The keynote address is by Esme Capp, Deputy Principal of Wooranna Park Primary School in Victoria, on 'Reggio Emilia: a model for teaching and learning'. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721854 This professional development workshop, presented by the Early Childhood Organisation, is intended for educators of children 3-8 years. The topic is 'Learning when, curiosity, exploration and collaboration leads to in-depth meaning'. The keynote address is by Esme Capp, Deputy Principal of Wooranna Park Primary School in Victoria, on 'Reggio Emilia: a model for teaching and learning'. Reggio Emilia approach: The whole world smells 2008-08-23 2008-07-14 Reggio Emilia, project approach teacher/lecturer preschool Education Development Centre, Milner St, Hindmarsh Adelaide SA EChO Inc http://www.echo.asn.au/ Australia 2008-07-14 http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wf2009/index.php The World Forum in Belfast will be a memorable experience which will not only expose you to international perspectives on a wide range of early childhood issues, but will also provide you with first hand look at the history of the "troubles" and how early childhood education is now bringing communities together. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721836 The World Forum in Belfast will be a memorable experience which will not only expose you to international perspectives on a wide range of early childhood issues, but will also provide you with first hand look at the history of the "troubles" and how early childhood education is now bringing communities together. World Forum on Early Care and Education 2009 2009-06-16 2008-07-11 early childhood, children's services, young childrencarersadministrator, teacher/lecturer preschool Hastings Europa Hotel Belfast Outside Australia World Forum Foundation http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/ Northern Ireland 2008-07-11 http://billboard.anu.edu.au/event_view.asp?id=29429 Child care and early childhood education are central to contemporary Australian public policy. The early years are now linked to economic development, productivity, welfare reform, and the 'education revolution'. This public lecture by Professor Deborah Brennan (Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales) will explore the evolution of Australian child care policy since the early 1970s. It will examine the shifting ideas and ideals that have underpinned government policy and impact of federalism on patterns of provision. Concludes with an assessment of current initiatives, highlighting the contradiction between influential research on the benefits of high quality, educationally-oriented services and the fact that Australia relies upon private, for-profit providers to an extent unparalleled in the rest of the world. A free public lecture. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721761 Child care and early childhood education are central to contemporary Australian public policy. The early years are now linked to economic development, productivity, welfare reform, and the 'education revolution'. This public lecture by Professor Deborah Brennan (Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales) will explore the evolution of Australian child care policy since the early 1970s. It will examine the shifting ideas and ideals that have underpinned government policy and impact of federalism on patterns of provision. Concludes with an assessment of current initiatives, highlighting the contradiction between influential research on the benefits of high quality, educationally-oriented services and the fact that Australia relies upon private, for-profit providers to an extent unparalleled in the rest of the world. A free public lecture. Early childhood education and care: Public lecture 2008-07-28 2008-07-08 Early childhood education,Child care,Infants,Preschool children,Public policy administrator,community member,parent/carer,student,teacher/lecturer preschool, school, higher education, VET, ACE Innovations Lecture Theatre, Innovations Building Australian National University Canberra ACT Australian National University http://billboard.anu.edu.au Australia 2008-07-08 http://www.sdn.org.au/conference08/ Keynote speaker, Professor Moss of the University of London, is well known in the early childhood sector for his highly successful book Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care (with Gunilla Dahlberg and Alan Pence). Professor Moss' work challenges those working in early childhood services to rethink these services as 'places of encounter' where children and their families, early childhood professionals and others come together to share ideas and learn from one another. Delegates will have an opportunity to address the debate around key ideas of one stop shops, integrated services, inclusive practices, whole of government responses and re-alignment. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721656 Keynote speaker, Professor Moss of the University of London, is well known in the early childhood sector for his highly successful book Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care (with Gunilla Dahlberg and Alan Pence). Professor Moss' work challenges those working in early childhood services to rethink these services as 'places of encounter' where children and their families, early childhood professionals and others come together to share ideas and learn from one another. Delegates will have an opportunity to address the debate around key ideas of one stop shops, integrated services, inclusive practices, whole of government responses and re-alignment. SDN Children's Services Conference 2008: From one stop shops to places of encounter: Rethinking early childhood services 2008-09-12 2008-07-02 Child care, Preschool education,Early childhood educationparentspreschool Australian Technology Park, Bay 4, Locomotive Workshop, Eveleigh Sydney NSW SDN Children?s Services http://www.sdn.org.au/ Australia 2008-07-02 http://www.circleofsecurity.qut.edu.au/workshop.html This eight day training is designed for clinicians who are interested in assessment and treatment planning based upon the Circle of Security approach. Learning will be focused on a systematic approach to evaluating parental states of mind, identifying precise strengths and linchpin difficulties in parent / child interactions, and creating specific treatment plans tailored to the unique themes of each parent / child dyad. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721648 This eight day training is designed for clinicians who are interested in assessment and treatment planning based upon the Circle of Security approach. Learning will be focused on a systematic approach to evaluating parental states of mind, identifying precise strengths and linchpin difficulties in parent / child interactions, and creating specific treatment plans tailored to the unique themes of each parent / child dyad. Understanding attachment: The Circle of Security approach 2008-10-01 2008-07-02 Circle of security, attachment, care, parenting preschool QUT Gardens Point Campus Brisbane QLD Queensland University of Technology http://www.circleofsecurity.qut.edu.au/ Australia 2008-07-02 http://www.circleofsecurity.qut.edu.au/conference.html The Circle of Security Project is an internationally acclaimed intervention protocol designed to support secure attachment in high-risk populations. This two day video-based seminar will utilize the Circle of Security approach to clarify the specific ways a child's secure attachment to caregivers supports the development of capacities for emotional health later in life. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721645 The Circle of Security Project is an internationally acclaimed intervention protocol designed to support secure attachment in high-risk populations. This two day video-based seminar will utilize the Circle of Security approach to clarify the specific ways a child's secure attachment to caregivers supports the development of capacities for emotional health later in life. Circle of Security Conference 2008-09-29 2008-07-02 Circle of security, attachment, care preschool QUT Gardens Point Campus Brisbane QLD Queensland University of Technology http://www.circleofsecurity.qut.edu.au/ Australia 2008-07-02 http://www.access.mq.edu.au/courses/coursedetail/index.html#CRFC CFRC's conference Learning about Parenting will feature Dr Carol Crill Russell, a researcher from Canada's Invest in Kids Foundation and Professor Cathrine Fowler, Professor in Child and Family Health Nursing at University of Technology Sydney. Presentations across the conference will address practice and research in: approaches to parent education; parent education provided explicitly, combined with other services and as co-constructed by practitioners and parents; parenting information for specific groups. The finale will be a panel discussion of implications for policy in parent education. This conference will be of interest to professionals in the fields of health, education and social work and also to anyone working with families and young children. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721393 CFRC's conference Learning about Parenting will feature Dr Carol Crill Russell, a researcher from Canada's Invest in Kids Foundation and Professor Cathrine Fowler, Professor in Child and Family Health Nursing at University of Technology Sydney. Presentations across the conference will address practice and research in: approaches to parent education; parent education provided explicitly, combined with other services and as co-constructed by practitioners and parents; parenting information for specific groups. The finale will be a panel discussion of implications for policy in parent education. This conference will be of interest to professionals in the fields of health, education and social work and also to anyone working with families and young children. Children and Families Research Centre - Learning about parenting conference 2008-08-28 2008-06-19 Parental behaviour preschool, school Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University North Ryde Sydney NSW Macquarie University http://www.access.mq.edu.au/ Australia 2008-06-19 http://www.eciavic.org.au/ECIA/Conference2008.html The 8th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia Conference incorporates the First National Forum for the Inclusion and Professional Support Program. The Conference theme is: Where is the proof: Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence. This conference will explore what we can learn from these different types of evidence and how we can improve outcomes for young children with a range of additional needs and their families. The focus is young children with disabilities and their families. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/604214 The 8th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia Conference incorporates the First National Forum for the Inclusion and Professional Support Program. The Conference theme is: Where is the proof: Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence. This conference will explore what we can learn from these different types of evidence and how we can improve outcomes for young children with a range of additional needs and their families. The focus is young children with disabilities and their families. 8th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia Conference 2008-10-19 2008-06-18 disbilities, young children, inclusion preschool, school Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour Sydney NSW Early Childhood Intervention Australia http://www.eciavic.org.au/ Australia 2008-06-18 http://www.readingrecovery.org/conferences/national/index_2009.asp This conference will provide 4 days of professional development in Reading Recovery and Classroom (K-6) Literacy. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721313 This conference will provide 4 days of professional development in Reading Recovery and Classroom (K-6) Literacy. National Reading Recovery and K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference 2009 2009-02-07 2008-06-17 Reading Recovery, literacy teacher/lecturer preschool, school Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio Outside Australia Reading Recovery Council of North America http://www.readingrecovery.org/ United States 2008-06-17 https://secure.saneevent.com.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=317&s=_1200W430L This Symposium will be of particular interest to professionals working with families, child and family health nurses, mental health workers, psychologists, social workers, paediatricians, midwifes, educators and early child care workers. You will receive many useful ideas to improve your skills when working with high risk families. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/721263 This Symposium will be of particular interest to professionals working with families, child and family health nurses, mental health workers, psychologists, social workers, paediatricians, midwifes, educators and early child care workers. You will receive many useful ideas to improve your skills when working with high risk families. Tresillian Symposium 2008: Working with high risk families: Skills to stay afloat 2008-09-15 2008-06-16 Child care,Early intervention,Behaviour management,Paternal behaviourparents, teachersparent/carer preschool Northside Conference Centre, Oxley St, Crows Nest Sydney NSW Tresillian Family Care Centres http://www.tresillian.net/ Australia 2008-06-16 http://www.childforum.com/symposium.asp The purpose of this New Zealand conference is to provide a supportive and stimulating forum for researchers and postgraduate students to present, and for participants to learn about the latest research, research methodology, and theory in the early years of childhood (0-8yrs). It is aimed at researchers, student researchers, early childhood service and primary school staff and managers, child and family advocates, child health specialists, tertiary educators, policy analysts, policy makers - and anyone who has an interest in research relating to the care, health, learning and teaching of young children in the family, early childhood services, and community. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/704727 The purpose of this New Zealand conference is to provide a supportive and stimulating forum for researchers and postgraduate students to present, and for participants to learn about the latest research, research methodology, and theory in the early years of childhood (0-8yrs). It is aimed at researchers, student researchers, early childhood service and primary school staff and managers, child and family advocates, child health specialists, tertiary educators, policy analysts, policy makers - and anyone who has an interest in research relating to the care, health, learning and teaching of young children in the family, early childhood services, and community. 11th NZ Early Childhood Research Conference 2009-01-22 2008-06-16 early childhood, children's learning, child protection, child health, research, policy preschool Museum Building, Wellington Campus of Massey University Wellington Outside Australia CHILDforum.com New Zealand 2008-06-16 http://sapmea.asn.au/conventions/aaimh08/index.html The Australian Association for Infant Mental Health presents this conference on supporting parent-child relationships and supporting benevolent parental influences. Themes are: Parent infant therapy; Mentalisation; Supporting families/communities/carers/cultures; Healing/reparation 'Ghost busting in the nursery'. Keynote speaker: Professor Judy Atkinson, Professor of Indigenous Australian Studies at Southern Cross University. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/719355 The Australian Association for Infant Mental Health presents this conference on supporting parent-child relationships and supporting benevolent parental influences. Themes are: Parent infant therapy; Mentalisation; Supporting families/communities/carers/cultures; Healing/reparation 'Ghost busting in the nursery'. Keynote speaker: Professor Judy Atkinson, Professor of Indigenous Australian Studies at Southern Cross University. Angels in the nursery 2008-11-05 2008-04-02 child development, parenting, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous preschool Adelaide Hilton Hotel Adelaide SA Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Australia 2008-04-02 http://nswfdc.org.au/ The conference theme is 'Pathways to Empower Professionalism'. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/719132 The conference theme is 'Pathways to Empower Professionalism'. NSW Family Day Care professional networking and development conference 2008 2008-09-22 2008-03-20 family day care preschool Novotel, Brighton Le Sands Sydney NSW NSW Family Day Care Association Inc http://nswfdc.org.au/ Australia 2008-03-20 http://www.centreforattachment.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=73 The Centre for Attachment - together with Parents Centres New Zealand, Great Potentials and the Parenting Council - is proud to announce this conference on motherhood. The keynote speakers, Naomi Stadlen from London and Anne Manne from Melbourne, will speak to the themes of 'mothers talking' and 'mothers questioning', discussing the material of their books as well as the energy that occurs when mothers can be brought together in discussion - not division - and the subsequent change that can occur on a societal level when we begin to question while maintaining that forged connection. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/718484 The Centre for Attachment - together with Parents Centres New Zealand, Great Potentials and the Parenting Council - is proud to announce this conference on motherhood. The keynote speakers, Naomi Stadlen from London and Anne Manne from Melbourne, will speak to the themes of 'mothers talking' and 'mothers questioning', discussing the material of their books as well as the energy that occurs when mothers can be brought together in discussion - not division - and the subsequent change that can occur on a societal level when we begin to question while maintaining that forged connection. Meaning of motherhood: Maternal love, modern culture and the essence of family 2008-11-28 2008-02-19 mothering, parenting Child development,Parent and child parent/carer,teacher/lecturer preschool AUT Tech Park Conference Centre Auckland Outside Australia Centre for Attachment http://www.centreforattachment.com/ New Zealand 2008-02-19 http://www.aaimhi.org/conferences.htm The 2008 Australian Association for Infant Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference will be a joint national conference. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/717535 The 2008 Australian Association for Infant Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference will be a joint national conference. Australian Association for Infant Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference 2008 2008-11-05 2008-01-20 child development, mental health, infant, early years teacher/lecturer preschool Adelaide SA Australian Association for Infant Mental Health http://www.aaimhi.org/ Australia 2008-01-20 http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wf2008_multisite/index.php Leaders from 200 early childhood organisations providing services to over 500,000 families on five continents will convene in Hawaii to discuss principles and practices in achieving excellence in customer service. This Working Forum is designed for leaders in programs providing services for young children in multiple locations anywhere in the world. Leaders from non-profit, for profit, and government/community-operated organisations operating anywhere from 5 to 2,000 sites will find this a valuable experience. The Working Forum will provide an in-depth look at strategies and field-tested techniques for delivering excellent customer service. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/717276 Leaders from 200 early childhood organisations providing services to over 500,000 families on five continents will convene in Hawaii to discuss principles and practices in achieving excellence in customer service. This Working Forum is designed for leaders in programs providing services for young children in multiple locations anywhere in the world. Leaders from non-profit, for profit, and government/community-operated organisations operating anywhere from 5 to 2,000 sites will find this a valuable experience. The Working Forum will provide an in-depth look at strategies and field-tested techniques for delivering excellent customer service. Excellence in customer service: Working forum for multi-site early childhood organizations 2008-10-22 2008-01-09 child care, customer service administrator, teacher/lecturer preschool Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club Lihue, Hawaii Outside Australia World Forum on Early Care and Education Leaders from 200 early childhood organisations providing services to over 500,000 families on five continents will convene in Hawaii to discuss principles and practices in achieving excellence in customer service. This Working Forum is designed for leaders in programs providing services for young children in multiple locations anywhere in the world. Leaders from non-profit, for profit, and government/community-operated organisations operating anywhere from 5 to 2,000 sites will find this a valuable experience. The Working Forum will provide an in-depth look at strategies and field-tested techniques for delivering excellent customer service. United States 2008-01-09 http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/WorkshopsNew/socialemotionMEL.html Presented by Dr. Denise Buote, this workshop will explore the development of social-emotional competence in children and the role that adults play fostering healthy social-emotional development. The workshop is designed for all teachers and other adults who work in a school setting with students from kindergarten through to primary school (ages 5-13). http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/715797 Presented by Dr. Denise Buote, this workshop will explore the development of social-emotional competence in children and the role that adults play fostering healthy social-emotional development. The workshop is designed for all teachers and other adults who work in a school setting with students from kindergarten through to primary school (ages 5-13). Supporting the development of social-emotional competence in children 2008-10-20 2007-10-17 social, emotional, development teacher/lecturer school Melbourne VIC Sanguine Consulting http://www.sanguineconsulting.com/ Australia 2007-10-17 http://www.diamond-congress.hu/issa2008/00home/00home.htm This interdisciplinary conference, Active Citizenship: Democratic Practices in Education, organized in partnership with the World Forum Foundation, will explore how the promotion of democracy, both in practice and through advocacy, can affect the quality of children's lives everywhere. The conference welcomes proposals and participants from Eastern and Western Europe and from around the globe. Professionals involved in early childhood development and education and in related fields - from the classroom to the policy level - are invited to attend. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/715003 This interdisciplinary conference, Active Citizenship: Democratic Practices in Education, organized in partnership with the World Forum Foundation, will explore how the promotion of democracy, both in practice and through advocacy, can affect the quality of children's lives everywhere. The conference welcomes proposals and participants from Eastern and Western Europe and from around the globe. Professionals involved in early childhood development and education and in related fields - from the classroom to the policy level - are invited to attend. International Step by Step Association 9th Annual Conference 2008 2008-10-08 2007-09-10 democratic practices, step by step, early childhood education preschool, school Budapest Outside Australia International Step by Step Association (ISSA), http://www.issa.nl/ Hungary 2007-09-10 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 2008-09-07 2007-09-01 child abuse teacher/lecturer school All Australian states NAPCAN http://www.napcan.org.au Australia 2007-09-01 http://www.ecaconference.com.au/ Every second year, Early Childhood Australia runs an early childhood conference for all who are involved in supporting the growth, development and learning of young children. Early Childhood Australia invites respected and experienced Australian and international keynote speakers. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/5658/704956 Every second year, Early Childhood Australia runs an early childhood conference for all who are involved in supporting the growth, development and learning of young children. Early Childhood Australia invites respected and experienced Australian and international keynote speakers. Early Childhood Australia Biennial Conference 2008-10-03 2006-05-16 early childhood preschool Canberra ACT Early Childhood Australia Email: eca@earlychildhood.org.au 2006-05-16