When: Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 27 May
Time: 9.30am–2.30pm (outside service hours!)
Where: Online – join from anywhere! + optional in-person event.
How it works:
- A virtual conference that fits your schedule
- Get knowledge and tools that empower you to make changes to practice
- Choose the breakout sessions that suit your service
Go back to your service with:
- Tools and insights to support children’s rights and play, including risky play
- New strategies that will have you re-thinking your behaviour playbook
- Research insights into the use of intergenerational programs in OSHC
- much more!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Department of Education
Featuring
Marc Armitage
Playworker, play consultant and researcher
Robyn Papworth
Developmental educator and exercise physiologist
Glenn Manton
Speaker, educator, media personality and youth advocate
Professor John Tobin
Associate Dean (Diversity and Inclusion), Director – Human Rights program, Melbourne Law School
Professor Jennifer Cartmel
Child, Youth and Family Practice – Griffith University
Catharine Hydon
Director, Hydon Consulting
Dr Bruce Hurst
Lecturer, Faculty of Education – University of Melbourne
Emily McKenna
Positive Behaviour Guidance Senior Practice Coach – Queensland Children’s
Activities Network
Karen Morley
Senior Manager, Consistent Practice and Support Unit – Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority
Sharon Goodwin
National Outside School Hours Services Alliance
Nicole Lees
Be You Consultant – Early Childhood Australia
Kate McGill
Education Manager – Bravehearts
Pre-conference activity
Learning to embed Aboriginal perspectives through connections to Country
Come together with educators from Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to learn about embedding Aboriginal perspectives in your practice. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with Country, understand how to work with Indigenous families and engage with hands-on learning.
Note: Numbers for this session are limited to ensure an intimate and impactful experience. Registration is required.
Complimentary in-person event
Monday 25 May 2026
9.45am–11.45am
Location: Metropolitan Melbourne TBC
What 2025 attendees had to say:
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