Goodstart is bringing experts from around the nation together for a virtual conference which will be available until 30th April 2021.
Experts from a wide range of organisations will speak on issues including safe products, educator injury, immunisation, managing risk and playground checks and audits.
The virtual series will provide 11 sessions which can be watched individually and in any order you wish.
Session 1
Introduction: Goodstart's Story
Session 2
Choosing safe products - Susan Teerds - CEO, Kidsafe QLD
Session 3
Playground checks and audits - Charles Udy - Level 3 Playground Inspector, Kidsafe QLD
Session 4
Educator injuries and how to prevent them - Chris Hamilton - Victorian State Manager – Workplace Risk, Willis Towers Watson
Session 5
Supporting educators to return to work - Lorene Wise - National Recover at Work Leader, Goodstart Early Learning
Session 6
Immunisation for educators Infectious Diseases - Dr. Rob McCartney
Session 7
Educator Wellbeing and Mental Health - Associate Professor Sandie Wong - Macquarie University and Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Project
Session 8
Emergency Management in early learning - Kristy Keech - Queensland State Manager, Australian Essential Services Compliance
Session 9
Facilities Management and checks - Gavin Reiske - Safety Facilities Specialist, Goodstart Early Learning
Session 10
Managing Work Health and Safety risks - Kylie Warren-Wright - National Safe Work and Wellbeing Manager, Goodstart Early Learning
Session 11
Crisis communication - Wendy George - Head of Corporate Affairs & Partnerships, Goodstart Early Learning
To register and view the conference: Safety, Health and Wellbeing In Early Learning

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