Stronger Futures: Goldfields Early Childhood Education and Care Conference

Monday 10th March 2025
(Multiple Dates Between Monday 10th March 2025 & Tuesday 18th March 2025)


The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proudly presents the Stronger Futures: Goldfields Early Childhood Education and Care Conference. 

Our second Early Childhood Education and Care Conference will be bigger and better, providing free professional development to elevate your skills and insights. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from expert local and Perth-based presenters, network with peers, and enhance your skills.

Highlights include:

  • Protective Behaviours
  • Engaging Environments
  • Building Relationships
  • Neurodiversity
  • Risk and Reward
  • Slow Pedagogy
  • Aboriginal Languages

Lunch and refreshments provided, plus giveaways, and more!


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Saturday 15 March | 9am - 4pm

Goldfields Arts Centre
Free Event!
Refreshments and lunch provided.

Limited spots available | Registrations close Monday 3 March

Register before 17 February October to enter our early bird prize draw – go into the running to win one of three $100 beauty and wellness spa vouchers (vouchers must be collected on conference day).

Register Here 


Sundowner

Following the conference, join us for a sundowner in the Goldfields Arts Centre foyer from 4pm to mingle and enjoy drinks and nibbles.


Meet the Presenters

  • Bugs and Bare Feet
  • Early Childhood Outreach
  • Tanya Tucker

Presenter bios coming soon!


Breakout Sessions

Leadership Essentials

Monday 10 March | 6-9pm | Arrive from 5:30pm for sign-in and supper
Overland Motel | 566 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie

Session on Leadership Essentials presented by Adrian Pattra-McLean of Farran Street Education. Topics include leadership, pit stops, feedback, delegation, assertiveness, motivation and resolving conflict.

Register Here

CPR Refresher Course for ECEC Educators

Sunday 16 March | 8:30am-12pm | Arrive at 8:15am for sign-in
St. John Kalgoorlie Regional Office | 562 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie

HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Nationally recognised course and online learning delivered by St John Ambulance.

Register Here

Family Day Care Educators

Tuesday 18 March | 6-8pm | Arrive from 5:30pm for sign-in and supper
Sandalwood Family Centre | 9 Connolly Street, South Kalgoorlie

Join Narelle Nettelbeck of Bugs and Bare Feet for a session on critical reflections and "back to basics", including educator wellbeing, time management and programming.

Register Here

Family Day Care Educators: Child-focused Session

Friday 21 March
Sandalwood Family Centre | 9 Connolly Street, South Kalgoorlie

Come along either on your own or with your family day care children for a child-focused session on Engaging Environments delivered by Narelle Nettelbeck of Bugs and Bare Feet. Three two-hour slots available to choose from: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm.

Registrations essential. Morning tea/lunch provided.

Register Here


Waitlist

If you would like to be added to the waitlist for the Saturday conference or a breakout session, please email mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au


Event Partners

This event is brought to you by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in collaboration with the Shire of Coolgardie, Shire of Leonora, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission, and Central Regional TAFE as part of the Goldfields Professional Development Project. With thanks to funding support from the Department of Communities LGA Attraction and Retention Grant.

Please note the Growing Together: Goldfields Early Childhood Education and Care Conference is for Early Childhood Education and Care educators working in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder or the Shires of Coolgardie and Leonora. Subject to registration numbers, representatives from other allied sectors can inquire about conference attendance by emailing mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

Event Details

Time: 9am - 4pm

Location: Goldfields Art Centre

Cost: Free

Category: General

Type: General

Audience: All Ages

Enquiries

Organisation: Economic Development

Phone: (08) 9021 9600

Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

Event Date(s)

  • Monday 10th March 2025
  • Saturday 15th March 2025
  • Sunday 16th March 2025
  • Tuesday 18th March 2025

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