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Gold Coast Hinterland 

Nature and Wellbeing Retreat
Thursday September 12th - Sunday Sept 15th, 2024. 

 Nature Play, Children’s wellbeing, Educators wellbeing, circle of security and attachment theory, and supporting relationships with children.
Staying at the 4* accommodation at The Kooralbyn Valley emersed in ​nature for 3 x nights 

Thursday – arrive at Gold Coast Airport (air/public transport/car drop off) for pick up at 4:00pm. Information on exact location where to
meet will be posted closer to the date.

Arrive to hotel by 5:00pm for check in. Check in commences at 3:00pm

Thursday – check-in hotel at 5:00pm.
Welcome drink and ‘Getting to know you’ at 6:00pm.
Buffet Dinner

Friday -
Morning yoga at 7:00am
Buffet breakfast at 8:00am

Nature and wellbeing
9:00am Meet on front lawn for practical Nature Play

10:30am – Morning Tea

10:30am – 12:00pm – Nature play

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 3:00pm – Supporting Children’s Wellbeing

3:30pm – 5:00pm – Supporting Educator’s Wellbeing (Afternoon Tea included)

5:00pm – 6:30pm – Free time – choose from one of the optional activities, relax by the pool, or relax on your patio.

6:30pm – 7:30pm – Dinner (1 x glass of wine is included)

Saturday 
7:00am Yoga

8:00am - Buffet breakfast

9:00am – 12:00pm Circle of Security – Attachment theory (Morning tea is included).

12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 4:30pm Supporting Relationships with Children (Afternoon Tea is included)

4:30pm – 6:00pm – Free time – choose from one of the optional activities, relax by the pool, or relax on your patio.

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Wine tasting

Dinner – 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday –
7:00am Yoga

8:00am - Buffet breakfast

10:00am Check-out

11:00am Return to Gold Coast Airport (Please book flights for after 2pm Sunday afternoon).

What's included:
Transfers to hotel from Gold Coast airport
Accommodation staying at The Kooralbyn Valley emersed in ​nature for 3 x nights 
1 x welcome wine/welcome drink
3 x buffet dinners
2 x morning teas
3 x lunches
2 x afternoon teas
3 x buffet dinners - main and dessert (1x glass of wine at each dinner)
Wine tasting Saturday evening
Retreat Educational expenses.

Optional Extras:
Flight to Gold Coast airport/transport to Gold Coast airport
Horse riding
Mini Golf
Golf
Giant Chess
Kayaking
Massages
 
Kelly Hallas has her Master’s in Counselling with speciality in Play Therapy and working towards her Masters in Teaching Early Childhood amongst other degrees.

Any questions – please email [email protected]

Some early learning services may be eligible for Government funding to support professional development. There also may be opportunities to engage in early childhood funding that is related to your state. 

Single occupancy MAX 1 person per room

Deposit - $300 to confirm your position
Remainder due - 60 days prior to departure - July 12th, 2024
$1770 - TOTAL - $2070

​Total early bird - $1860
Deposit - $300
Remaining - $1770
Total Early bird - $1860

Twin​ occupancy MAX 2 people per room - bring a friend​​/colleague

Deposit - $600 to confirm your position
Remainder due - 60 days prior to departure - July 12th, 2024
- $2540 - TOTAL $3140

​Total early bird - $2940
Deposit - $300 x 2 - $600
Remaining $2540
Total $2940 Early bird

Some early learning centres may be eligible to receive government funding to support professional development opportunities - Professional development subsidy - Department of Education, Australian Government

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  • Home
  • Support Groups
    • Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Educational Leader
    • Critical Reflection
    • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
    • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
    • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
    • Provocations in Play
    • STEAM in Early Childhood
    • Developmental Theorists
    • Nature and Sustainability
    • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
    • Language and Numeracy
  • Online Courses
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
  • Menus
  • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
  • Our Conferences
    • Australian Conferences xo In-Person >
      • October Conference xo >
        • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Sydney
        • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Melbourne
        • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Brisbane
  • Early Childhood Educator Events xo
  • Early Childhood Excellence
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators!
        • ​Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Leading with Impact - Courses >
      • ​Leading with Impact - 2-Day In-person Conference Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 12-week Sessions
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Nature and Wellbeing >
      • Gold Coast Hinterland
      • Yarra Valley, VIC xo
      • Blue Mountains ,
    • Sunshine Coast - Wine, Wellness, and Relaxation Retreat
    • Bali >
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Educational Retreat
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Mexico - Early Childhood Educators’ Retreat: Nurture, Lead and Ignite
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Airlie Beach - Wine, Wellness, and Winter Warmer Weekend
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Thailand - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Spain
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
  • Contact
  • Terms and conditions
  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12-months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
  • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework”
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” 1-Day Online Course
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” - 2-Hour Course
    • "Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework" 12-Month Workbook