Join the Office of the Children’s Guardian for a free public webinar exploring how organisations can empower children and young people to have a voice.

Leadership is essential in early childhood settings. It shapes the quality of care, learning environments, and the well-being of children, educators, and families. Designed by Karthiga Viknarasah, an experienced early education leadership expert, participants will explore what effective leadership looks like in Early Childhood Education and Care, how to support and grow a team, and how to embed leadership values into daily practice and the service’s culture.

On November 5th, 2025, the ECEC Leadership Research Symposium, hosted online by Charles Sturt University and OMEP Australia, invites educators, researchers, and sector leaders to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in early childhood settings. 

Developed by the NSW Department of Education Early Childhood, a free webinar for Family Day Care services has been developed to explore the Transition to School Digital Statement platform.

In early childhood settings, food safety isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a daily responsibility tied to children’s wellbeing. Whether you're preparing snacks, managing mealtimes, or supporting nutrition education, having a valid food handling certificate is essential. This guide consolidates the most widely recommended options from sector peers across Australia, saving you time and stress.

EPEC Education has developed a free webinar on strategies for safe hiring in the early childhood and care sectors. Join Dr. Mary Anne Hall in conversation with Annie Smeaton, Partner at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, as they share practical strategies for recruiting safely, addressing staff-related concerns, and making decisions that balance your duty of care with your legal obligations.

Early Childhood Australia has developed a free online course that introduces early childhood professionals to the concept of child-safe organisations and the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. It highlights everyone’s role in creating safe environments where children’s rights are respected, risks are reduced, and harm is identified and responded to appropriately. Suitable for all staff in education and care settings.

The ECEC Professional Learning Program will be conducting a free online webinar on "Building A Positive Workplace Culture," presented by Karthiga Viknarasah, on Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Join the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) for an engaging panel discussion that explores how intentional teaching within play-based learning can transform outcomes for all children in early childhood education and care settings. 

Reconciliation in Education: An Introduction, produced by Reconciliation Australia and Gilimbaa, provides an introduction to the concept and context of reconciliation in Australia and an overview of the important relationship between reconciliation and education.