Child Australia

07/09/2026

What would you do if you saw an adult behaviour around a child that just didn’t feel right? Would you know what to do next?

Child safety is an everyday responsibility and having the knowledge, confidence and shared language to recognise and respond to concerning adult behaviours matters.

That's why we've developed the "See It. Stop It. Say It." Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework professional learning opportunities, including:
🟢 New Face to Face workshops 🟢 New online course

Our new workshops provide opportunities to explore the Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework, work through real-world scenarios and build confidence in knowing what to do when something doesn’t feel right.
🔹 Core Face to Face Workshop — Learn the fundamental principles and build your understanding of the Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-core-inservice-workshop/
🔹 Intensive Face to Face Workshop — Take your learning further with extended practice, real-life scenarios and deeper discussion. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-intensive-inservice-workshop/
💻 Prefer to learn online? Complete the course at your own pace. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-an-introduction/

04/09/2026

🚨 When it comes to child safety, 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?
A colleague crosses a boundary. A parent becomes overly familiar. An adult's behaviour makes you pause but you're not sure whether it's serious enough to raise.

This is where confidence, shared language and knowing what to do next matters.
👀 See It. ✋ Stop It. 🗣️ Say It.
Our See It. Stop It. Say It. Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework gives educators a practical way to recognise and respond to concerning adult behaviours.

You'll also learn how to use tools like the "𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿" to help guide consistent and appropriate action when concerns arise.

Building a child-safe culture isn't about waiting until something goes seriously wrong. It's about recognising concerns early, having the confidence to speak up and knowing that child safety is everyone's responsibility.

Ready to build your confidence? Choose the learning option that suits you:
🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 — Learn the fundamental principles and build your understanding of the Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-core-inservice-workshop/
🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 — Take your learning further with extended practice, real-life scenarios and deeper discussion. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-intensive-inservice-workshop/
📍 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲! Join our upcoming 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 and access this important learning for just $30. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/event/adult-behaviour-traffic-light-framework/
💻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? Complete the course at your own pace. https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/see-it-stop-it-say-it-an-introduction/

04/09/2026

🌿 Why Explore the 8 Ways of Learning Framework?

The 8 Ways of Learning is a bridge between cultural understanding and everyday practice. 💛

It helps educators approach local knowledge with awareness, empathy and respect. This gives educators the confidence to engage with the community in a grounded and culturally safe way.

Educators come to the 8 Ways for different reasons:

🌱 To develop intercultural programs where multiple perspectives are valued
👀 To understand how First Nations children learn and share knowledge
🤝 To ensure every child feels seen, valued and reflected in daily practice

It does not teach culture. It shifts how you think about teaching and learning. ✨

Join Jessica Staines for a hands-on 8 Ways of Learning Masterclass the day before LPBD!

📅 Friday 16 October | 8:30am – 1:00pm
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, Darwin
🎟️ https://childaustralia.org.au/conference-awards/little-people-big-dream-conference/tickets/

03/09/2026

🎥 Who can apply for Round 4?

Our latest FAQ video covers who is eligible to apply for the Supporting Children in ECEC WA Grant Program.

We also share a great tip from Maria on our team: strong applications draw a clear, direct line between the budget you're requesting, the project activities you're proposing, and the impact you expect for children. 💡

📖 Read the full eligibility and assessment criteria in the guidelines: https://childaustralia.org.au/programs-and-projects/grants-program/

Got a question? Join our live Q&A session on 7 September, or email us at [email protected] 💌

03/09/2026

Meet Our "Embedding Aboriginal Pedagogy in Practice" Speakers! 🌟

This theme explores culturally responsive approaches that honour Aboriginal perspectives, knowledge and ways of learning.

🌿 Building a Culture of Custodianship in Early Childhood Settings
by Jessica Staines from The Koori Curriculum

What does it mean to truly nurture custodianship in young children? Not just teach them about caring for the world, but help them feel their responsibility to people, place, culture and community. Jessica explores how Aboriginal perspectives can help educators reimagine sustainability and connection through relational pedagogy. ✨

🦘 Safer Communities for Children: Applying a Cultural Lens to Program Delivery in a Remote Community
by Meron Looney, Kaitline Kerinauia, Nelly Portaminni & Anthony Timepatua from Pumulayu Child & Family Centre

Hear directly from the Pumulayu Child & Family Centre about applying Safer Communities for Children, an NT-developed approach rooted in Aboriginal ways of learning. Through storytelling, bush animal stories and deep listening, this session brings cultural practice to life in a powerful and meaningful way. 🙌

👧👦 Girls Can Boys Can: How Early Years Educators Can Contribute to Preventing DFSV in Their Settings
by Zeke Sitas, Kahlia Preece & Kitana Shaw from Tangentyere Council

Developed right here in the NT, Girls Can Boys Can is a strengths-based program helping children, families and educators explore gender equality and the impacts of colonisation through play and reflective practice. A powerful and important session for every early childhood educator. 💪

🎓 A Holistic Education and Wellbeing Framework: A Culturally Grounded Model for Inclusive Education and SEWB
by Angela Ross & Lare Stanton from Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

This interactive workshop explores how Universal Design for Learning can integrate with Aboriginal ways of knowing to support neurodiversity and inclusive practice, moving beyond compliance and toward meaningful, community-informed education. 💛

🤝 Community Partnerships: A Lived Experience
by Natalie Harwood, Marita Mummery and Friends from Child Australia

Hear from the heart of our Bagot Community about what genuine community partnership looks and feels like in practice. This is a session about real relationships, real stories and the difference they make for children and families. 🌱

Did you know our educators' day sale is still on? 👀

There is so much in store this year and we would love to see you there!
📅 17 October 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, Darwin
🎟️ BUY 2 GET 1 FREE 👉https://childaustralia.org.au/conference-awards/little-people-big-dream-conference/tickets/

01/09/2026

This Early Childhood Educators Day, give someone the recognition they never ask for. Surprise a deserving colleague or your team by nominating them for the Awards!

Let them know that their hard work is seen. That they are valued. That the difference they make, really does make a difference. 💗

The ECLD WA Sector Awards are our chance to honour those incredible efforts.
Finalists in each category will receive:
🏅 An invitation to attend the Awards Ceremony, including complimentary tickets for the finalist and three (3) loved ones
💡 Complimentary registration to the ECLD Conference worth over $300
💸 Plus up to $1,500 cash prize

👉 Nominate Now: https://childaustralia.org.au/conference-awards/wa-sector-awards/nomination/

31/08/2026

Behaviour isn’t just something to 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 but something to 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱. 💭

We've been diving into practical, real-life strategies with OSHC educators at School Mates OSHC through our 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Face to Face Workshop tailored for OSHC teams.

💡 For example, A child repeatedly refuses to pack away and becomes angry when asked to stop playing. Rather than simply repeating the instruction, we can pause and ask: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨? 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯? 𝘋𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺’𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨? 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘥?

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺: “I can see you’re frustrated because you weren’t ready to finish. It’s time to pack away now. Would you like to put the blocks away or the cars first?”

Together, we explored how behaviour can communicate a need, and how respectful relationships, co-regulation and supportive environments can help children feel safe, capable and connected. 🌿

Because when educators feel more confident in how they respond, children are better supported to thrive.

👀 Want to bring this learning to your team? Purchase the 2-part Face to Face Workshop in our Shop:
Part 1: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/introduction-to-guiding-behaviours-inservice-workshop/
Part 2: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/product/guiding-behaviour-through-respectful-interactions-part-2-inservice-workshop/

Or if you’re looking for something tailored to your service’s needs, send us a message at 📩[email protected].

31/08/2026

We just got a message from Lael Stone 🎉

Our incredible keynote speaker Lael Stone has a message for all of our LPBD 2026 delegates and let's just say, the feeling is mutual! 🧡

Lael cannot wait to be in Darwin with us this October and when you hear what she has in store, we think you will feel the same way. 🙌

Her keynote, Understanding Children, Understanding Ourselves, is one of those sessions that will stay with you long after you leave the room.

This is a keynote for every educator who has ever wondered what a child is really trying to communicate, and what our own reactions say about us. Lael explores how children communicate through behaviour, play and connection, why children experience big feelings and how to respond rather than react, and why self-awareness is the most powerful tool any educator can develop.

And we have something special for Educators Day! 🎁

For a limited time, we are celebrating with a Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer , the perfect excuse to bring your team along! 💭

📅 17 October 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, Darwin
🎟️https://childaustralia.org.au/conference-awards/little-people-big-dream-conference/tickets/

30/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 + 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙! ✨ Our Multimodal Learning & Play course has had a refresh! 🎉

Explore how recognising and valuing children’s different ways of communicating can help educators create environments where children can develop their own identities, ideas and ways of knowing... with a refreshed content and a more interactive learning experience. 🙌

🆕 Updated content
💡 More interactive learning opportunities
🔄 More chances to reflect and connect theory to everyday practice

Ready to explore learning beyond words? From movement and music to drawing, play, gestures and expression, children have many ways of making sense of the world and sharing their ideas with us.

🔗 Enjoy 20% off and check out the 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆:

Identify and unpack many different modes of learning in the early years, and discuss ways we can support, foster and recognise them in practice.