OOSHACT Play Day 2008

Tuggeranong Homestead 10 am - 3pm

Places are limited to School Age Care Staff

To register your attendance please contact (02) 6287 3330

The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood (CEIEC), Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne

CEIEC's 8th International Conference  13th - 15th November 2008
Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity 8: Young Citizen(s), New Citizenship(s)

Last Days for Early Bird Registrations!
The Early Bird Registration deadline 31 July 2008 is fast approaching. Visit the CEIEC conference website ( www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec ) to download a registration form.

Conference Presentation Proposal - Deadline Extended
The deadline for conference presentation proposals has been extended to 8 August 2008. Go to the CEIEC website ( www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec ) to download a form.

Keynote Presenters
Dr Karen Martin, Southern Cross University - Australia
Professor Louise Derman-Sparks, Pacific Oaks College - USA
Professor Martin Woodhead, The Open University - UK
Associate Professor Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, Mahasarakham University – Thailand

All keynote abstracts are now available on-line at the conference website.

2008 THEMES
Explore the practices, principles and processes of children’s participation in policy-making, education and pedagogical practices
Explore how to inform and improve the theory, policy and practice of enacting children’s rights in services and programs geared to children’s needs
Explore how adults can assist children to enact their rights as citizens, to participate in decisions that affect their lives, thereby giving them a stake in those decisions

More information…
Visit the CEIEC Conference website at: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/conferences/conf08/index.html or contact Kate Alexander (klal@unimelb.edu.au or +61 3 8344 7780).

The ACT PSC is hosting a conference in 2009 for children’s services professionals in the ACT. As part of the planning process, we would like to invite you to take part in the community consultation evening on Monday 11 August 2008.  We are excited about working collaboratively with the children’s services sector to bring together a conference tailored to the requirements of our local community.  The evening will be facilitated by Anthony Semann from Semann & Slattery Training and Consultancy.
 
The aim of the evening is to:
·        Provide an opportunity for professionals to tell us about topics you would like included in the conference
·        Provide feedback about the format of the one day conference
·        Identify and suggest keynote speakers and presenters for the conference
·        Network with other colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere over a light supper
 
As the children’s services sector is dynamic and ever changing we want to hear from you about:
The issues you are currently working through in your services
Any ideas or practices that would provide you with inspiration
 
We kindly ask that you consider these points prior to the evening. You may wish to speak to your colleagues, and share their suggestions during the consultation.
 
Details regarding the evening are as follows:

Date:                Monday 11 August 2008
 
Time:                7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
 
Venue:              Members Dining Room 1
Old Parliament House
                                    King George Terrace, Parkes
 
RSVP:              Friday 8 August 2008 on 62873330 or actpsc@commsatwork.org
 
 
We look forward to seeing you on the night.  
 
 
Regards
 
 
Sarah Riches
Manager
ACT Professional Support Coordinator
23 July 2008

Lady Gowrie Melbourne

It is important for practitioners to keep up to date with philosophies and practices, but often it is hard to find the time and energy to do so. Sometimes we feel out of the loop because we don't know what some of these new influences in early childhood are about. It can be challenging to take on new ideas and approaches when we feel very comfortable with current practice. This workshop will help you keep abreast with some of the changes that have occurred recently so that you can make informed choices about your programs.

This workshop will explore:

• The changes that have occurred in children's services
• Why change is sometimes difficult to embrace
• The importance of networking with colleagues
• Increased confidence in managing change
• Knowledge of current philosophies and practice strategies for remaining professionals and acting as an advocate for children

Cost: $70.00

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

Presented by Andrew Fuller

Come and have a fantastic day with well known Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Andrew Fuller. Andrew has recently been described as an "interesting mixture of Billy Connolly, Tim Winton and Frasier Crane" and as someone who "puts the heart back into psychology".  As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is a Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne. Andrew's talks are always fun and informative.

Topics covered in this session include:

• Engaging tricky kids
• Common types of tricky kids (and the tricky situations they get in to)
• Ways to use their energies for positive outcomes
• Neuro - chemistry and behavioural change

Cost: $70.00

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

Lady Gowrie Melbourne

"Evaluation is a critical part of a quality program for young children. It is both the final step in planning and the beginning of the planning process"

John Faragher & Glenda McNaughton

This session will examine the why, when and how of program evaluation and provide strategies for effective and meaningful evaluations. This session will explore

• Why evaluate the program? What is important to include?
• Traditional evaluation tools
• Strategies to include children and parents in the evaluation process
• Linking evaluation to service philosophy
• Practical ideas to enhance current evaluation practices

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

Presented by Semann and Slattery Training Consultants

Sometimes child care professionals in early and middle children's services are required to talk to families about issues they think families might not want to hear. This can make these conversations challenging, awkward and uncomfortable. Drawing in the principles of strengths based practice this professional development program is designed to assist participants to be mindful of their responsibility in communicating clear messages and to consider ways of discussing "difficult issues" with parents in a timely, thoughtful and respectful way. This program provides participants with a tool box of ideas and practical strategies to use in every day practice.

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

Presented by Lady Gowrie Child Centre Sydney

Just as your curriculum is everything you do, your environment is the setting where it all happens. With images from children's services around NSW and overseas, this workshop inspires and invigorates us to be more thoughtful in the environments we provide.

This workshop will challenge us to:

• Revisit what we communicate
• Express culture in a meaningful, safe and relevant way and;
• Design the environment to create connection throughout our service

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

The Weston Club, I Liardet St Weston

Presented by Judy Tempest-MacKay

NSW & ACT Indigenous Professional Support Unit

This session will explore:

• Aboriginal culture and history - Implications of past history for contemporary Aboriginal families
• Engaging the Aboriginal community - Protocols and tips for working with Aboriginal communities
• Breaking down stereotypes and misinformation
• Moving beyond tokenism - culturally appropriate practices and resources

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

Presented by Lady Gowrie Child Centre Sydney

In this dynamic and thoughtful session participants will:

• Explore how play has been changing over time
• Reflect on what are current play things? Why do we choose the materials that we do?
• Consider the health implications for our children as a result of their play habits
• In this moderns and busy world are we finding the time for play and can we make a space for play?

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org