Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice
ONLINE - Saturday 7th February 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
8:00am - 3:30pm - Queensland
8:30am - 4:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory
6:00am - 1:30pm - Western Australia
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
8:00am - 3:30pm - Queensland
8:30am - 4:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory
6:00am - 1:30pm - Western Australia
IN-PERSON
CairnsPark Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday - 24th March 2026 293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000 (5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station) $299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea |
SydneyPark Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday - 24th March 2026 293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000 (5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station) $299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea |
MelbournePark Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday - 24th March 2026 293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000 (5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station) $299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea |
BrisbanePark Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday - 24th March 2026 293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000 (5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station) $299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea |
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Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice
Course Overview:
This one-day course is designed to equip early childhood educators with practical strategies and knowledge to:
What Educators Will Learn
One-Day Early Childhood Professional Learning – Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Theme: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Wellbeing & Intentional Practice
9:00–10:00am
Session 1: Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Explore emotional literacy, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. Learn strategies to help children develop persistence, optimism, and confidence.
10:00–11:00am
Session 2: Guiding Children’s Behaviour + Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Understand behaviour as communication. Discover inclusive, strengths-based strategies to support all children.
11:00–12:00pm
Session 3: The Power of Nature Play
Explore outdoor learning, risk-taking, and curiosity. Learn to design nature-based provocations that inspire engagement and creativity.
12:00–1:00pm
Lunch
1:00–2:00pm
Session 4: Wellbeing for Educators – Caring for the Carers
Discover positive psychology strategies for self-care, boundaries, and sustaining joy in your work.
2:00–3:00pm
Session 5: Active Supervision and Intentional Environments
Learn to create safe, engaging, and emotionally responsive learning spaces. Practical tips for supervision and environment setup.
3:00–4:00pm
Session 6: Spark & Play – Fun, Engaging Learning Experiences
Participate in playful, hands-on activities that spark creativity, joy, and engagement for children.
4:00–4:30pm
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Reflect on key learnings, action plan for your classroom, and share ideas with colleagues.
Course Overview:
This one-day course is designed to equip early childhood educators with practical strategies and knowledge to:
- Support children’s social-emotional development and resilience
- Guide behaviour in a strengths-based, inclusive way
- Foster wellbeing for both educators and children
- Create safe, engaging, and intentional learning environments
- Bring joy, creativity, and playfulness into daily practice
What Educators Will Learn
- How to support children’s emotional intelligence, resilience, and growth mindset.
- Strategies for guiding behaviour and supporting children with additional needs.
- How to design nature-based and play-focused learning experiences.
- Ways to maintain personal wellbeing and create a joyful workplace.
- Practical approaches to supervision and intentional learning environments.
- Creative, playful strategies to engage and energise children.
One-Day Early Childhood Professional Learning – Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Theme: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Wellbeing & Intentional Practice
9:00–10:00am
Session 1: Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Explore emotional literacy, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. Learn strategies to help children develop persistence, optimism, and confidence.
10:00–11:00am
Session 2: Guiding Children’s Behaviour + Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Understand behaviour as communication. Discover inclusive, strengths-based strategies to support all children.
11:00–12:00pm
Session 3: The Power of Nature Play
Explore outdoor learning, risk-taking, and curiosity. Learn to design nature-based provocations that inspire engagement and creativity.
12:00–1:00pm
Lunch
1:00–2:00pm
Session 4: Wellbeing for Educators – Caring for the Carers
Discover positive psychology strategies for self-care, boundaries, and sustaining joy in your work.
2:00–3:00pm
Session 5: Active Supervision and Intentional Environments
Learn to create safe, engaging, and emotionally responsive learning spaces. Practical tips for supervision and environment setup.
3:00–4:00pm
Session 6: Spark & Play – Fun, Engaging Learning Experiences
Participate in playful, hands-on activities that spark creativity, joy, and engagement for children.
4:00–4:30pm
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Reflect on key learnings, action plan for your classroom, and share ideas with colleagues.
