The Australian Council for Educational Leaders and NSW Department of Education present the 4th Annual Early Childhood Conference - "Sharing the Responsibility : Inclusion in the Early Years".

This year's conference will see teachers, leaders and educators from the early childhood sector come to together to collaborate as local and global experts share research and learnings focusing on "Inclusion in the Early Years". We invite you to register today for the important two-day conference and share in the discussion and find solutions amongst your colleagues and peers.

There are not too many names bigger in Australian sport than Adam Goodes. Dual Brownlow Medallist, dual premiership player, four-time All-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and representative in the International Rules Series, Adam Goodes holds an elite place in AFL/VFL history.

But his is a name that transcends the football field. In 2014, Adam was named the 2014 Australian of the Year. This distinguished award was in recognition of Adam’s community work aimed at empowering the next generation of Indigenous role models as well as his advocacy in the fight against racism.

Born in South Australia, Adam moved to Victoria as a young boy and developed a passion for Australian Rules Football. His natural ability saw him ascend through the football ranks early, being drafted by the Sydney Swans from North Ballarat U18s. Adam soon became one of the game’s leading scorers and had a much-celebrated career spanning over seventeen seasons. READ MORE.

Early childhood education plays an integral role in linking parents, early childhood education services and community and providers to ensure that all children have access to quality learning opportunities.

It is important that we all work together to provide learners in the early years with a sense of belonging, a seamless transition to school, and initiate a lifelong relationship with learning.

This Conference will focus on the various factors that contribute to the development of the whole learner, from the early years and onwards with a focus on inclusion.

As an educational leader, are you and your centre maximising your critical role in building effective channels between families, schools and communities?

The conference will enable those involved in the early childhood sector, as well as those in the primary and secondary sectors, to discuss, explore, share and experience relevant and contemporary issues in the field of Early Education and Inclusion.

Early childhood professionals will have the opportunity to hear keynote speakers who are specialists in teaching young children and supporting the development of the whole child considering any unique needs they may have.

The conference will provide attendees the opportunity to reflect, engage and network with colleagues and mentors on issues such as:

• developing professional teaching and administrative staff in the early childhood sector with a focus on inclusion
• understanding and discussing new research in early childhood & inclusive learning and teaching
• leading early childhood pedagogy
• creating positive relationships with children, families, staff, services and local groups
• guiding and transitioning young children from early childhood to feeder primary schools, secondary schools and other learning communities
• preparing every child for their learning pathway

 Join us and discover what works for others and how learners
can flourish no matter their circumstances!