Free Webinar: Addressing Racism to Retain and Support Your Multicultural Workforce

Inclusive ECEC webinar: Addressing racism to support a multicultural workforce, build racial literacy, respond to complaints, and foster equity.

Delivered by TAFE NSW, this professional learning webinar explores the impact of racism on worker wellbeing in the ECEC sector and provides practical strategies for recognising, preventing, and responding to racism in the workplace.

Delivered by Lilyana Theodossiou, a specialist from Settlement Services International (SSI), the session equips ECEC leaders and professionals to:

• Build racial literacy.
• Navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
• Respond to complaints effectively.
• Foster inclusive workplace cultures that support retention and well-being.

The Impact of Racism on Wellbeing

• Psychological safety: Racism undermines confidence and belonging, leading to stress and disengagement.
• Retention risks: Staff experiencing discrimination are more likely to leave, creating instability.
• Team trust: Racism erodes collaboration, impacting the quality of care and education.

Why Attend?

• Gain practical tools to strengthen your service’s inclusivity.
• Learn strategies to support staff wellbeing and retention.
• Enhance your leadership capacity in addressing racism.
• Contribute to a safer, more equitable environment for educators and children.

Webinar Details

• Topic: Addressing Racism to Retain and Support Your Multicultural Workforce
• Date: 29 October, 2026
• Time: 1 - 2pm
• Location: Live webinar
• Presenter: Lilyana Theodossiou, Settlement Services International (SSI)
• Audience: ECEC leaders, directors, coordinators, and educators
• Format: Online interactive webinar

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