Roundtable Magazine Autumn 2026 | Edition 36

Inside our NEW LOOK edition
– How Park Street Early Learning sparks curiosity through child-led learning
A study tour to Childspace in Wellington, Aotearoa
– Free Child Safe posters for children and families
– Looking back on 40+ years of the Community Services Coordinators Associaton
– In Friends like us, Deborah Castle and Anthony Morris reflect on their 16 years working together at North Fitzroy Chldcare Co-operatative
– Community Child Care Association to It Takes A Village, 50 years in the making
Programming that speaks to all children: Bringing home languages into your learning

Hear from Naseem Badshah, Poornima Balasubramanian, and Joelle Pydiah, leaders at Monash Community Family Co-operative, who’ll share their passion for honouring their diverse community through the use of multiliteracies.
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in your service

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families continue to face significant challenges in accessing culturally safe and effective support for their children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
This webinar, hosted by Nancy Jeffrey, a proud Woolwonga descendant born in Darwin on Larrakia Country, provides deeper insight into the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Now more than ever: It’s time for educators to rise as allies with First Nations peoples

Educators are well placed to support reconciliation action and guide the next generation toward a more inclusive Australia.
Yet, sometimes even knowing where to start can feel daunting.
If you ever feel disheartened or confused about how to help move First Nations matters forward, this informative and practical webinar is for you.
Inclusion ready: Planning for an inclusive environment

Have you struggled to meet the diverse needs of all children, or have you worried that your service doesn’t have the resources to implement inclusive practices effectively?
Watch this members-only webinar to discover impactful inclusive practices from our Inclusion Professionals, complete with photos, guidelines and real-life examples. Get practical strategies and a toolkit with checklists to assess and enhance your learning environment.