This foundation course is a 2-part series, provided by Early Childhood Australia, that develops an understanding of the meaning of children’s behavior, which will in turn support educators in developing strategies and teaching techniques unique for each individual child, with the overall aim of empowering children to take control.

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.

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.

Hosted by Semann and Slattery, this online conversation space is designed specifically for men working in early childhood education to engage in open, respectful dialogue about child sexual abuse prevention, safeguarding practices, and professional identity.

Join Semann and Slattery for a free webinar on Tuesday, 8th July, on Protecting Children From Paedophiles and Child Abuse, with practical strategies to ensure protective mechanisms are in place. 

Let's Count, a free online professional development program, supports educators to develop the mathematics skills of children in their care by exploring and talking about mathematics in everyday life.