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.

In a powerful step toward inclusive and culturally responsive education, early childhood educators across New South Wales are invited to a fee-free face-to-face workshop* with Jessica Staines, founder of Koori Curriculum, on Saturday, 1 November, at TAFE NSW Kingswood.

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.

The NSW Office of the Children's Guardian has developed a SAFE Series Protective Behaviors Program, which helps early childhood educators teach protective behaviours to children in their care. After the session, your service will receive 2 sets of SAFE Series books featuring our loveable SAFE Series stars Sam, Andy, Fiona, and Eve to help adults start conversations with young children about personal safety.

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.

ACECQA has developed a set of free eLearning modules for educators in the early education and care sector. The National Quality Standard eLearning module provides information about the purpose and structure of the NQS, which includes seven quality areas that are key to achieving positive outcomes for children.