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Wine and Well​ness xo

Wine and Wellness for Early Childhood Educators - Online​ via ZOOM
​This 2-hour online session is designed to help Early Childhood Educators unwind, reflect, and learn practical wellness strategies that they can implement into their daily lives. The session will focus on mindfulness, meditation, self-care activities, and goal setting, all aimed at improving well-being and preventing burnout. Participants will leave the session feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with actionable tools to prioritise their health and well-being.

​BYO - your own drinks

Date:
Wednesday 3RD December 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM - Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales
6:30PM - 8:30PM - South Australia, Northern Territory
6:00PM - 8:00PM Western Australia

Wednesday 10TH December 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM - Queensland

Perfect for end of year reset, rewind, and relaxation
Early Childhood Individual Educators - $99
Early Childhood Early Learning Centre - $490
About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas
Session Breakdown:
1. Welcome & Introduction
Welcome 
Icebreaker activity to connect with fellow educators and share self-care practices.
2. Mindfulness & Relaxation Practice
Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Learn techniques for focusing on the present moment, reducing stress, and cultivating calmness.
Breathing Techniques: Simple yet effective breathing exercises to improve focus and reduce anxiety.
The Power of Positivity: Explore how cultivating a positive mindset can improve overall well-being.
10 Factors to Implement: Practical tips to shift mindset and embrace positivity, including gratitude practices, reframing negative thoughts, and visualization.
Nature and Well-Being: Discover how spending time in nature or connecting with nature-inspired activities can improve mood and decrease stress.
3. Self-Care Activities to Implement
Stretching and Movement: Simple stretches and mindful movement practices to reduce tension.
Journaling for Reflection: Prompts for journaling to process emotions, enhance self-awareness, and track progress in your wellness journey.
Visualization for Relaxation: Guided practice to visualize peaceful, calming moments that help reset mental and emotional states.
4. Goal Setting for Personal & Professional Growth
Personal Wellness Goals: Set achievable goals for self-care, time management, and stress reduction.
Professional Growth Goals: Develop goals for professional development and work-life balance.
Actionable Goal Setting: Break down larger goals into small, manageable steps that can be implemented right away.
5. Wellness Tools and Techniques for Educators
Time Management for Self-Care: Tips for making space for wellness during a busy day.
Affirmations for Educators: Learn how positive affirmations can increase mental clarity, reduce stress, and foster a sense of empowerment.
Incorporating Mindfulness in the Classroom: Simple mindfulness exercises to integrate into your daily routine, both for yourself and with the children you teach.
6. Closing & Reflection
Reflection on the goals set during the session and the wellness practices participants plan to incorporate into their lives.
Final Meditation: A closing mindfulness practice to reinforce relaxation, self-compassion, and commitment to personal well-being.
A final toast of encouragement to remind educators that taking care of their own well-being is essential for their success and happiness in their role.
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  • Support Groups
    • Support Groups xo Australia >
      • Supervision 101
      • Reflect, Reset, and Rise - Working Collaboratively as a Team
      • Active Supervision & Intentional Environments: Creating Safe, Engaging Spaces for Learning
      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • 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
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
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      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Support Groups xo United States xo
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  • Online Courses
    • Creative Therapies
    • Behaviour and Belonging as a Blueprint
    • 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
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Leadership Handbooks
    • Centre Director Handbook
    • Educational Leader Handbook
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • Exceeding the National Quality Framework >
      • Exceeding in Practice Spark Your Service to the Next Level
      • Exceeding the National Quality Framework - Weekly Tasks + Videos
      • Exceeding Conference >
        • Exceeding Made Practical Online
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Brisbane
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Sydney
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Melbourne
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Adelaide
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Perth
    • Assessment and Rating - National Quality Framework Complete Early Learning Pack
    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • 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
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 7 - Governance and Leadership
  • Reflect and Reconnect
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Australia >
      • Reflect and Reconnect: 52 Weeks of Growth, Collaboration, and Critical Reflection
      • 52 Weeks of Reflect and Reconnect
      • Reflect and Rise - 12-months of Educator Professional Development and Growth
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Canada
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United States of America
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United Kingdom
  • Menus
  • Our Conferences
    • February Conferences >
      • Ignite & Inspire: The Heart of Early Childhood - Australia
    • March Conference 2026 >
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Brisbane
    • August 2026 >
      • Brisbane - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Melbourne - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Perth- Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Sydney - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
    • October 2026
  • Early Childhood Excellence
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Australian Framework
    • EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Early Learning Workbook
    • MTOP - My Time Our Place - Ages 5 - 12 years
  • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators
    • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators ​Australia
    • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators - Recorded
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
    • General Terms and Conditions
    • Terms and Conditions xo Retreats
  • 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™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • “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
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • From Feelings to Flourishing: Supporting Social-Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • A Practical Day of Emotional Growth, Resilience, & Joy in Early Childhood
  • Rhythm and Bloom xo
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2 hour course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 1-Day Course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2-Day Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas