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What's On: Upcoming Conferences, Events and Workshops

We love being able to offer a wide range of workshops and events - both in person and online. There is nothing quite like getting together and discussing, reflecting and growing with passionate educators! Be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities!

Understanding Risky Play: Play with Impact | 1PM Wednesday 5th February, 2025

In this session, we will explore what Play with Impact looks (and sounds!) like, and unpack the challenges of this type of play. Attendees will gain practical ideas for creating environments that support this type of risky play, as well as strategies for supervision, interaction and advocacy.

$39.99 AUD

Leading the Journey of Weaving and Connecting | Melbourne, FEB 8th 2025

A regional Early Childhood Care and Education knowledge circle for Nominated Supervisors and Educational Leaders. This conference will provide leaders with meaningful tools when supporting their team to weave and connect authentically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

$546.70 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Setting of Place | 1PM Tuesday 18th February, 2025

What do you know of the 8 Ways of learning? This course offers a deep dive into the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Thinking, facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson. These 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 1 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Talking & Thinking Floorbooks | Darwin NT 2025

Join Tash Treveton, the only Australian licensed Floobooks training facilitator, as she leads your team to discuss how to use the Talking and Thinking Floorbooks™️ Approach in your service. The course will include the motivational strategies developed by Dr Claire Warden, International Educational Consultant, to promote effective communication and the recording of this through a variety of holistic approaches.

$330.00 AUD

Exploring the Sensory Systems: Proprioception | 1PM Wednesday 5th March, 2025

In this session, we take a closer look at proprioception, including what it looks like when children are seeking to strengthen the proprioceptive sense, and how to create environments and opportunities for children to gain the input that they need.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Story Sharing | 1PM Tuesday 18th March, 2025

In this session, we will discuss the 8 Ways model and introduce the first of the 8 pedagogies; Story Sharing: We connect through the stories we share. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 2 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Learning About Schema Play: Trajectory | 1PM Wednesday 2nd April, 2025

In this session, attendees will gain an overview of the general concept of schema, and then explore the Trajectory schema specifically, including creating environments for supporting trajectory, and identifying and documenting the trajectory schema.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Community Links | 1PM Tuesday 15th April, 2025

In this session, we will reflect on the role of Speaking and Listening in Aboriginal Culture and introduce the Community Links pedagogy: We bring new knowledge home to help our mob. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 3 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Leadership for Everyone | 1PM Wednesday 7th May, 2025

In this session, we will discuss some key features of leadership, explore leadership and communication styles and empower attendees to be leaders in the sector.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Learning Maps | 1PM Tuesday 20th May, 2025

In this session, we will discuss the importance of community-oriented learning and introduce the Learning Maps pedagogy: Explicitly mapping/visualising processes. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 4 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Positive School Transitions: Social and Emotional Development | 1PM Wednesday 11th June, 2025

In this session, we will explore practical strategies for interactions, environments and resources that support healthy social and emotional development, and discuss what to do if we are concerned about a child's social and emotional development as they prepare to transition to school.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Deconstruct/Reconstruct | 1PM Tuesday 17th June, 2025

In this session, we will discuss methods for visualising and verbalising planning and introduce the Deconstruct/Reconstruct pedagogy: We work from wholes to parts, watching and then doing. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 5 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Supporting Healthy Attachment | 1PM Wednesday 2nd July, 2025

This session will explore the role of the educator in developing attachment, and how our environments, routines and interactions can impact on that. We'll also look at common perceived concerns or challenges when it comes to attachment in education and care services.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Symbols and Images | 1PM Tuesday 15th July, 2025

In this session, we will reflect on the holistic nature of Aboriginal culture and introduce the Symbols and Images pedagogy: We keep and share knowledge with art and objects. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 6 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Effective Supervision: Making a Supervision Plan that Works | 1PM Wednesday 6th August, 2025

In this session, we explore Supervision Plans. We'll talk about why we need one, how to create one, and the challenges that can arise if we "get it wrong".

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Land Links | 1PM Tuesday 19th August, 2025

In this session, we will discuss strategies for connecting language to the things we see and introduce the Land Links pedagogy: Place based learning, linking content to local land and place. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 7 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Science Experiments: Entertainment vs Opportunity | 1PM Wednesday 3rd September, 2025

In this session, we will explore different ways to approach science experimentation and exploration with children.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Non-Linear | 1PM Tuesday 16th September, 2025

In this session, we will reflect on the importance of connecting to local knowledge and introduce the Non-Linear pedagogy: We put different ideas together to create new knowledge. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 8 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Put Down That Baby! Independence vs Interdependence | 1PM Wednesday 1st October, 2025

In this session, attendees will reflect on the importance of responsiveness and connection with infants, while recognising the need for independent exploration and discovery.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Non-Linear | 1PM Tuesday 21st October, 2025

In this session, we will discuss strategies to support freedom and creativity, and introduce the Non-Verbal pedagogy: We see, think, act, make and share without words. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 9 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

Who are group times really for? | 1PM Wednesday 5th November, 2025

In this session, we'll unpack the challenges of group times, and the frequently discussed idea that we "need" to do group times so children learn to sit still, or learn to listen. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on the why and the how of group times.

$39.99 AUD

Unpacking the 8 Ways: Bringing it all Together | 1PM Tuesday 18th November, 2025

In this session, we will reflect on strategies to demonstrate understanding through experience, and finally, discuss Bringing it all Together; interconnecting the 8 pedagogies which make up the 8 Ways teaching and learning method. Facilitated by Worimi/Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson, the 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

Session 10 of 10, Register to Attend Live ($55.00 AUD/month)

In-House and Bespoke Training

We love coming to visit services. An in-house training session is a great way to get your whole team or organisation on the same page. We can join team meetings, run an evening session, a Saturday morning, a professional development day or mini conference. Here are some of our topics of expertise at a glance:

Play-Based Learning
Understanding Behaviours
Infants and Toddlers
Positive School Transitions
Sensory Processing
Engaging Environments
Nature Pedagogy
Effective Supervision
The Floorbooks Approach™*
The Benefits of Risky Play

*Natashja Treveton is a licensed trainer for Dr Claire Warden and the Talking and Thinking Floorbooks Approach™

Still not finding what you are looking for? We are also able to customise sessions on other topics. We will work with you to consider your unique context in order to meet the needs of the children, families and communities in which you work.

Let us know what topic or topics interest you and your team.

We will be in contact with you throughout this process to ensure that the session is customised to best suit the needs of your team or organisation.

Organisations we have worked with include:

Featured Offers

Unpacking the 8 Ways

Teaching and Learning using Aboriginal Pedagogy

What do you know of the 8 Ways of learning? This course offers a deep dive into the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Thinking, facilitated by Worimi-Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson.

These 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.

This course can be accessed by anyone, and anywhere in Australia.

Learn More and Register

The Inspired PD Pass 2025

A 12 Month Professional Development Program

10-hours of flexible professional development tailored to early childhood educators, featuring a huge variety of topics relevant to the early childhood sector.

Access expert-led webinars from February to November of 2025, with more on-demand resources via a members-only portal, including access to webinar recordings, learning certificates, and more bonuses only available to Pass holders!

Learn More and Register

Back to Basics: The 2025 Mini Course Collection

Rediscovering Core Practices in Early Childhood Education and Care

This self-paced package will support you to rediscover and strengthen the core practices that make a meaningful impact in your day-to-day work with children.

From February to November of 2025, we will be releasing 10 new mini courses to our online learning community. By registering for this package you will have immediate access to each course as it is released, to complete in your own time.

Learn More and Register

On-Demand Offers: Mini Courses, Community Challenges and Recorded Events

Our on-demand courses and other opportunities provide a more time intensive and deeper focus on various topics. These courses allow educators to really dig into a topic and gain even greater understanding, insight and growth in their practice.

The One for Infant Educators (Mini Course Bundle)

This bundle of mini courses will inspire educators to see the magic in the everyday moments in the lives of babies and to use these as the catalyst for quality environments and programs. When we have a deep understanding of the way in which babies develop and play, we strengthen our ability to program for them. During these courses, educators will review key research related to infant development, will explore the ways in which infants make sense of the world and look at practical ways in which they can observe, document and plan within their infant spaces.

$84.00 (SAVE $21)

The One for Toddler Educators (Mini Course Bundle)

Working with toddlers can be tricky, but understanding their need for autonomy within their play and routines and building strong relationships can reduce the power struggles and increase the delight. As we explore the importance of understanding children’s personalities and the role of schema in play, attendees will grow their confidence and become powerful advocates for the magic and wonder that is toddlerhood.

$84.00 (SAVE $21)

The One for Preschool Educators (Mini Course Bundle)

Throughout these mini courses, we debunk the myth that children need to engage in rote or “academic” learning in order to be ready for school, and instead focus on the value that play offers children. As we explore the play cycle and discuss ways in which our environments and interactions can support children to develop a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of well-being, educators will deepen their knowledge and feel confident in the programs that they are providing and in their own practice and relationships.

$84.00 (SAVE $21)

21 Day Documentation Challenge

The 21 Day Documentation Challenge will encourage educators to try new approaches to observing and documenting the play and learning of children.

$10.00 AUD

Brilliant Babies Mini Course

This jam packed mini-course is the perfect introduction or refresher for educators working with infants. With a focus on rights and respect, development basics, and programming, the content will spark deep reflection and support educators to be their very best for the infants in their care.

$35.00 AUD

Capture a Moment, Tell the Story Mini Course

During this mini course participants will learn skills for observing children at play and reflect on what we should be including in our observations and documentation. Consider the importance of intention while reflecting on the process of the planning cycle while keeping play as the priority!

$35.00 AUD

Conflict: Obstacle or Opportunity? Mini Course

Keen to stop avoiding conflict and to embrace the opportunities that can arise from it instead? This mini course is designed to empower educators to appropriately manage conflict with colleagues, families or others and to inspire them to see these as opportunities for growth.

$35.00 AUD

Connection Counts Mini Course

Building connection with children is at the core of what we do as educators. This mini course will share simple strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with children, and learn about the benefits of doing so. You will reflect on why connection is important and identify challenges to connection building.

$35.00 AUD

Creating Yes Spaces Mini Course

This mini-course will support educators to understand the elements of both the physical environment and our own practice, that create places of YES for children. Through this course you will gain practical ideas for the physical environment as well as reflecting on the role of the 'educator attitude' in a "yes" space.

$35.00 AUD

Effective Supervision Mini Course

A mini course that unpacks what effective supervision looks like and why it's so important. This course will guide you to understand what is really required of us under the regulations, and what that looks like, as well as to consider ways to assess and overcome challenges, and how to navigate different expectations.

$35.00 AUD

Focus on Philosophy Mini Course

A mini course supporting you to think deeply about your personal and service philosophy. Consider the importance of your philosophy in underpinning your practice, decision making, policies and interactions with families and the regulatory authority.

$35.00 AUD

Holding Space for Big Feelings

Children not only experience, but also express very intense emotions, which at times leave us, as Educators, overwhelmed, baffled and sometimes confused. This course will show you the science behind big feelings, stress and crying, consequences of suppressed emotions, how to hold space for crying and tantrums, and so much more.

$57.00 AUD

I Belong Mini Course

A mini course designed to explore what genuine belonging looks and feels like for children, families and educators. Learn how to enhance a sense of belonging when you consider how your environment speaks to children, gain perspective into family belonging, and learn to support educators and yourself.

$35.00 AUD

The Inspired PD Pass 2022

This offer include 10 hours of recorded webinar content, PLUS access to 10 1-hour learning certificates, a fully custom learning journal, and additional recommended readings and resources. If you are ready to expand your knowledge and be inspired, look no further – the 2022 Inspired PD Pass is here to guide your development towards excellence!

$100.00 AUD

The Inspired PD Pass 2023

We have recognised that educators and services experience the best long-term outcomes when our support extends beyond the typical one-two hour training session. This 12 month package is designed to take your practice that one step further by providing an amazing year of guided professional learning!

$100.00 AUD

The Inspired PD Pass 2024

These webinars are designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your passion for delivering exceptional early learning and care experiences. This offer include 10 hours of recorded webinar content, PLUS access to 10 1-hour learning certificates, a fully custom learning journal, and additional recommended readings and resources.

$100.00 AUD

Inspiring Artists

Inspiring artists isn't just about creating environments, or having the right resources (although those things certainly are important!) What we really want to urge you to do in this course is to think about your role as an educator in supporting children to explore the creative arts.

$57.00 AUD

Inspiring Educational Leaders (Monthly Subscription)

We can't wait for you to join Inspiring Educational Leaders: A Professional Development, Network and Support Membership. Go from meeting the regulatory requirement of being designated "in writing" to being inspired to develop a vision and implement a meaningful approach to the educational leadership role.

$37.00 AUD every month

Interactions with Children Mini Course

In this mini course, we will explore different ways in which we can interact with children, and how our interactions impact the way in which children play and learn in our care. Learn the impact of positive, respectful interactions and gain simple strategies for building and maintaining connections with children.

$35.00 AUD

Monthly Subscription: Learning with Nature Membership

Learning with Nature: Inspiration and Support for the Outdoor Educator is an online membership for early childhood educators wanting comprehensive, outdoor-specific, training, inspiration and resources.

$25.00 AUD every month

Loving Loose Parts Mini Course

A mini course designed to provide an understanding of what loose parts are, and the practicalities of using them within our settings. Learn how to share the benefits of this type of play with colleagues, families and management and gain ideas for sourcing materials and storing them.

$35.00 AUD

Mindfulness and Motivation Mini Course

A mini course designed to support wellbeing and spark motivation in what can sometimes be a physically and emotionally demanding profession. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of mindfulness and how it can impact on our wellbeing and our lives - both as an educator and a human being.

$35.00 AUD

Mixed Age Groups

Using what we know about how children best learn, this course by Trisha Dean will support you to consider alternate ways in which children can advance their knowledge and skill, including peer scaffolding and primary care. Learn how to make the most of minimum ratios and the benefits of a multi-age community.

$35.00 AUD

Pondering Play Mini Course

A mini course designed to unpack the importance of play, deepening the understanding of educators and enhancing our programs to really embrace play. Are you ready to be an advocate for play? As you explore who owns the play, you will be encouraged to shift expectations of what play looks like.

$35.00 AUD

Positive School Transitions Mini Course

This mini-course will support educators by advocating against the downward push of academics and inspiring reflection upon the transition to school and out of home/the early education and care setting. Consider the difference between pushing for "school readiness" versus creating a "positive school transition".

$35.00 AUD

Reflecting on Risk Mini Course

Empowering educators to embrace risky play in their early education and care settings. Educators will learn the different types of risky play that children tend to engage in and how they can be supported within your setting, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the physical and emotional benefits of risky play.

$35.00 AUD

Reflective Practice

It is crucial, as professionals, that we are able to reflect, not only on our programs, but our practice, pedagogy and environment. This course will focus on the key elements of reflection practice supporting educators to gain confidence.

$57.00 AUD

Rethinking Educator Appraisals Mini Course

A mini course to support services to implement a meaningful and engaging appraisal process. Learn how appraisals can benefit educators. Reflect on how we can support educators through the process and consider practical strategies that are sure to make it a more meaningful and collaborative experience

$35.00 AUD

Rethinking Group Times Mini Course

Group Times have long been a part of our routines and programs within early childhood services. And yet, they are often the cause of frustration, overwhelm and challenges - for both educators and children! In this mini-course we want to encourage you to rethink group times.

$35.00 AUD

Room to Lead: The in's and out's of being a room leader Mini Course

A mini course to support educators in understanding their role as a room leader, and to inspire a visionary and connected approach to leadership. Learn practical strategies for understanding and managing different personalities and educators within your team and consider extra tips for supporting meaningful leadership.

$35.00 AUD

Progressive and Responsive Routines and Rhythms Mini Course

This mini-course will support educators to reflect on how routines and rhythms are managed within the service, ensuring that these are responsive to the needs of children. If you're thinking of running an indoor/ outdoor program, but unsure about the practicalities - this is the course for you!

$35.00 AUD

The Sensory Processing Suite

Are you supporting children who are "struggling"? Maybe they are displaying aggressive behaviours, or finding it difficult to cope with change, or they bounce from one thing to another, or they are having difficulty with their motor skills. This suite includes four courses that we have put together, developed and delivered with occupational therapist Bonnie Berry.

$193.80 AUD

Snap Happy: Rethinking the Way we Photograph Children Mini Course

As a sector, we've become reliant on photographs to tell the story of a child's learning, play and development, and while photographs can be a beautiful thing, they also present some challenges in relation to children's safety and rights, and the interruption of play.

$35.00 AUD

STEM Mini Course

A mini course designed to unpack the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in meaningful and playful ways. Deepen your understanding of STEM and how to plan for, observe and document STEM learning, while also recognising that this learning occurs every day in children's play!

$35.00 AUD

Stepping into Sustainability Mini Course

This mini-course will support educators by sharing tips, inspiration and information, and encourage you to reflect on the sustainability of your thinking and practice. If you want to know more about the ability of what you can do to educators in the future to meet the needs of children in their care - this is the course for you!

$35.00 AUD

Supporting Children with Crying and Tantrums

Would you like to understand why children cry and what is going on for them in the moments they have big feelings expressed as tantrums? Sometimes, it can be hard to determine where all these big feelings are coming from, what they mean and how we can support the children in our care in ways that are nurturing and respectful. This Live webinar covers research from neuroscience, biology, attachment, child development and trauma.

$57.00 AUD

Supporting Emerging Independence Mini Course

In this mini course, we explore how the opportunities we provide can make a world of difference to the way in which children play and explore their environment, taking steps towards greater independence. Identify the ways independence will look like different things for different children at different stages.

$35.00 AUD

Terrific Toddlers Mini Course

A mini course exploring the amazing world of toddlers and inspiring you to become an even better toddler educator! Challenge your perspective on "behaviour" and hone your skills as an observer as you learn how toddlers explore their world and how we can provide an environment that is responsive to that.

$35.00 AUD

Understanding Schema and Discovery Play Mini Course

This mini course has been designed to support educators in exploring the innate way in which infants and toddlers explore the world around them. Learn how sensory exploration plays a role in infant development as well as identifying common schema and how these appear in infant's and toddler's play.

$35.00 AUD

What's So Special About the Outdoors?

Through practical stories and examples, participants will unpack the challenges of outdoor play, the value of long periods of time outdoors and the practicalities for engaging with children in outdoor environments in meaningful ways.

$57.00 AUD

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