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Child Australia

Providing quality initiatives and services to professionals, parents and children. We are present at Western Australia and Northern Territory.

At Child Australia we work with children, their families, early childhood professionals and the community to raise the status of children in our society. As one of the leading early years not for profit organisations in Australia, we dedicate ourselves to improving children’s developmental outcomes through advocacy and leadership, building the capacity of the sector and delivering exemplar program

s and services to children and their families. Find us at the following locations:
-2/18 Bauhinia Street, Nightcliff, NT, Australia 810
-Suite 4, 183 Great Eastern Highway Belmont, WA, Ausstralia 6104

15/06/2026

👀 Supervision is more than simply watching children. It’s about being present, aware and responsive.

We had the pleasure of delivering Supervision Training to the wonderful team at 📍Wongan Hills Cubby House.

We started by unpacking what supervision currently looks like within their own service, from their structure, team dynamics, routines, policies and procedures.

From there, we collaboratively developed a clear and consistent supervision approach, grounded in their context and everyday practice. This process helped strengthen safe practices and ensured every educator had a shared understanding of their role in actively keeping children safe.

Together, we reflected on the realities of busy environments and what it really means to be present, intentional, and responsive in supervision - not just positioned, but truly engaged.

📩 Interested in Supervision Training or a tailored PD for your team? Contact us at [email protected] or explore our professional development workshops through our shop. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/

13/06/2026

Many neurodivergent educators are incredible problem-solvers and deeply caring team members. In our fast-paced ECEC environments, it can feel natural to jump in, take on extra responsibilities, support everyone else and try to solve every challenge that arises throughout the day.

But constantly operating in “helper mode” without checking in on your own capacity can quickly lead to overwhelm and burnout.

One powerful strategy is learning to pause and reflect:
❓ Is this within my role or scope right now?
❓ Do I have the emotional, mental or physical capacity for this today?
❓ What support might I need before taking this on?

Fluctuating capacity is common for many neurodivergent individuals. Having different energy levels, focus or executive functioning from one day to the next isn’t laziness, but part of understanding and working with your nervous system, not against it.

Creating psychologically safe workplaces means recognising that support, boundaries and self-awareness benefit everyone on the team, ultimately creating better environments for children too.

💬 What helps you check in with your own capacity during busy days?

🔔 Subscribe | 📩 Share | 👀 More insights in our Video Vault
https://childaustralia.org.au/professional-development/free-tips-resources/video-vault/supporting-neurodivergent-educators-colleagues/
💡 Check out online learning opportunities on leadership to better support educators & colleagues: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/ecec-leaders-online-learning-bundle

12/06/2026

We are thrilled to introduce our next keynote speakers for this year's Little People, Big Dreams Conference - Jessica Staines. 🌟

Jessica is a Wiradjuri woman, founder of the award-winning The Koori Curriculum, and has spent over 15 years working alongside educators across Australia to embed Aboriginal culture and perspectives into everyday early childhood practice.

Her keynote this year is:
✨ Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Doors: Creating Early Childhood Spaces Where Every Child Belongs

This keynote is for every educator who believes that every child deserves to feel seen, valued and like they truly belong. Jessica will explore how we create learning environments that reflect children's identities, open windows to other cultures, and build real empathy and connection.

We know this will be one of those sessions that stays with you. 💛

📅 17 October 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, Darwin
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://childaustralia.org.au/conference-awards/little-people-big-dream-conference/tickets/

Not sure yet? Book your spot knowing you have a full refund available if you change your mind before September. 😊

11/06/2026

Play is not a break from learning. ⭐ 𝙄𝒕 𝒊𝙨 𝙡𝒆𝙖𝒓𝙣𝒊𝙣𝒈 ⭐

When children are building, pretending, exploring, running, creating or simply wondering, they're developing critical skills that support their growth and development. Yet play is often misunderstood as "just keeping children busy."

This International Day of Play, we unpack why play is one of the most powerful tools for learning, how it connects to the EYLF and why protecting uninterrupted play time matters.

👀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 to discover practical ways to support both active and quiet play, reduce unnecessary interruptions and create environments where children can truly thrive. https://childaustralia.org.au/rethinking-play-in-early-childhood/

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗗 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆:
✅ Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies & Young Toddlers, On-Demand Webcast: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/purposeful-play-engaging-babies-young-toddlers-on-demand-webcast-2
✅ Multimodal Learning and Play, On-Demand Webcast: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/multimodal-learning-and-play-on-demand-webcast/
✅ Mapping the Magic of Play | On-Demand Webcast: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/mapping-the-magic-of-play-self-paced/

10/06/2026

A stick becomes a fishing rod. 🎣 A cardboard tube becomes a telescope. 🔭 A collection of loose parts becomes an opportunity to think, create, adapt and persist.

When children engage with loose parts play, there isn't a "right" answer or a set of instructions to follow. Instead, they are encouraged to experiment, problem-solve and navigate challenges independently.
You can try this at home or in your service:
✔️ Rotate materials regularly to spark new ideas
✔️ Include natural and recycled items with different textures, sizes and shapes
✔️ Resist the urge to solve problems straight away and give children time to test their own solutions
✔️ Ask open-ended questions such as "What could this become?" or "What might happen if...?"

We're curious... Drop your questions about loose parts play in the comments or share a fun fact or experience from your own setting.

🔔 Subscribe | 📩 Share | 👀 Explore our Video Vault for more tips and professional learning on play-based learning.
https://childaustralia.org.au/professional-development/free-tips-resources/video-vault/loose-parts-play/

09/06/2026

Does your service have Professional Development funds left to spend before 30 June? 💡Introducing our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 ⭐
✔ Save up to 20% compared to purchasing courses individually
✔ Build capability across your whole team and learn anytime, anywhere

From onboarding new educators and developing future leaders to strengthening practice in play, behaviour and learning environments, there's a bundle to suit every stage of the ECEC journey.

🎁 As an 𝗘𝗢𝗙𝗬 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿, be one of the first 20 bundle purchases and receive a FREE 30-minute online consultation or mentoring session with a Sector Specialist, tailored to your chosen bundle theme!

Use code EOFY-OLCBundle at checkout. Offer ends 30 June. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/

08/06/2026

What do you do when something doesn't feel quite right? 🚫

You might have heard us talk about the "Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework" before... and now it's available as a Face to Face Workshop for your team!

👀 See it. ✋ Stop it. 🗣️ Say it.

Whether it's a behaviour that feels unusual, a boundary that seems blurred or a situation you're unsure how to respond to, this practical framework helps educators confidently recognise, discuss and respond to concerning adult behaviours before they escalate.

Because creating a child-safe culture isn't the responsibility of one person. It is everyone's responsibility. Learn more and book this Face to Face Workshop now - available as:
1️⃣ Core Workshop (2.5 hours): https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-core-inservice-workshop/
2️⃣ Intensive Workshop with extended scenarios and applied practice (4 hours): https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-intensive-inservice-workshop/

05/06/2026

🧭 Guiding children’s behaviour starts with what we say and how we show up

We delivered a Part 1 of PD series on "Introduction to Guiding Behaviours" with the Kindra Early Learning Honeywood team.

The session was highly interactive, with lots of group work and reflection. The team, already experienced with the NQF Quest Cards, deepened their thinking around everyday practice, especially how the language we use with children can land differently than intended, and how this shapes behaviour, connection and outcomes.

We also explored reflective scenarios around educator responses and the impact of tone, timing and intention in guiding behaviour in respectful, developmentally appropriate ways.

📩 Want this PD for your team? We offer both tailored and pre-designed topics! Contact us to create something specific at [email protected] or browse our PD offerings here: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/

04/06/2026

🤳 Myth vs Reality: Are “educational” apps always safe? 📲

It’s easy to assume apps made for children are safe, but many still contain advertising or collect user data.

We use digital platforms every day - for observations, photos, planning and communication with families. Some of us even use AI to check grammar, rewrite documentation or help draft policies. It’s become part of everyday practice.

But as technology becomes more embedded in early learning, it also raises important questions.
❓ How do we make sure we’re using it intentionally?
❓ How do we protect children’s information?
❓ And how do we balance digital tools with meaningful, play-based learning?

👀 Read the full blog for key reflections, tips and free resource for educators and service leaders. https://childaustralia.org.au/being-digitally-safe-in-early-childhood/

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Suite 4, 183 Great Eastern Highway
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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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