ECA (NSW) FAR NORTH COAST REGION CONFERENCE Date: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March 2015 Venue: Mantra and Peppers Resorts at Salt. Kingscliff NSW Master Class – Friday 27th March. 9am-3pm. Enjoy unpacking EC topics at a deeper level with one of the following facilitators: Catharine Hydon, Engaging children’s Voices Tim Childs, Leading and managing the people you employ John Briggs, Exploring Indigenous Inclusion in Early Years settings Cost: ECA Member $132 plus GST = $145.20 Non Member $150 plus GST = $165 Limited numbers – Closing date 18th March. Conference Dinner Take time to enjoy a three course meal with other delegates. Drinks at 6.30 for a 7pm dinner. Some drinks will be provided with the meal. Cost: $70 plus GST = $77 Closing date for all bookings Wednesday 18th March Thank you to our sponsors ECA (NSW) NORTH COAST REGION CONFERENCE Saturday 28th March at Peppers and Mantra Resorts at Salt Key Note Speaker : Dr Frances Press Looking backwards to the Future: The social and political context of early childhood care and education Conference Presenters Tim Childs, Catharine Hydon, Stephen Gallen, Natasha Milner Mel Brown, Judy Kynaston, Jennifer Piercy, Sharee Bloomfield, Learning Connections, Amanda Holt, Ruth Newman, Carol Burgess, Peter Cook, Prof Karen Thorpe, Dr Sally Stanton, Dr Sue Irvine, Fran Press. Overview of Conference Programme Saturday 28th March, 2015 (NSW Election day) Please note all times are in NSW DST 7.30am: Registration Tea and coffee will be available on arrival 8.30am: Session 1 commences • Welcome to Country: Aunty Kath • Opening of Conference 9am – 10 am Key Note: Frances Press: Looking backwards to the future: The social and political context of early childhood care and education 10am – 10.30 …… Morning tea Stalls available for looking and buying: MTA, Kindy Hub, Richmond Inclusion Support Agency Global Kids OZ, Book Garden, And more… Thank you to our sponsors 10.30- Midday: Session 2 Name of Presenter • • • • • Tim Childs Catharine Hydon Stephen Gallen Natasha Milner Mel Brown • • Jennifer Piercy Learning Connections Prof Thorpe, Dr Stanton, Dr Irvine Amanda Holt, Ruth Newman • • Presentation Supporting and getting the best out of your teams Mapping the landscape beyond exceeding A space for possibility – Infants, toddlers & Curriculum Building Protective Behaviours in the Early years What’s up with my mob (aboriginal trans generational trauma and cultural loads) Helping Anxious Children Simple ideas to promote school readiness Sleep and rest within the context of the National Quality Standard Transition to school – What’s important ? Whose responsibility is it? Midday -1pm Lunch 1pm – 2.30pm ; Session 3 Name of Presenter • • • • • • • • Carol Burgess Mel Brown Judy Kynaston Peter Cook Frances Press Natasha Milner Stephen Gallen Learning Connections Presentation ECA Code of Ethics What’s up with my mob? (aboriginal lateral violence) Growing Healthy Minds Super Size me. Movement and Dance workshop Follow up from keynote Building Protective Behaviours in the Early years A space for possibility – Infants, toddlers & Curriculum Simple ideas to promote school readiness 2.30pm – 2.45pm: Afternoon tea 2.45-4.15pm : Session 4 Name of Presenter • • • • • • • • Carol Burgess Amanda Holt, Ruth Newman Sharee Bloomfield Judy Kynaston Catharine Hydon Jennifer Piercy Tim Childs Prof Thorpe, Dr Stanton, Dr Irvine Presentation ECA Code of Ethics Transition to school – What’s important? Whose responsibility is it? Music and Movement – Just do it ! Growing Healthy Minds Mapping the landscape beyond exceeding Helping anxious children Supporting and getting the best out of your teams Sleep and rest within the context of the National Quality Standard Cost: Conference ECA Member/ Student : $172 plus GST= $189.20. Non Member: $190 plus GST = $209. All bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/115125 Thank you to our sponsors