ECTA QLD

🌿 Professional Learning Opportunity for Early Childhood Educators 🌿

Embedding First Nations Perspectives in the Early Years

Many educators tell us, "We know we should, but we don't know how." If you've ever felt unsure about embedding Aboriginal perspectives into your curriculum for fear of getting it wrong, this webinar is for you.

Join Jessica Staines, proud Wiradjuri woman, founder of the award-winning Koori Curriculum, and one of Australia's leading voices in culturally responsive early childhood education. Jessica will share practical, meaningful and respectful ways to embed Aboriginal perspectives into everyday practice—moving beyond tokenistic activities and celebrating culture throughout the entire year, not just during NAIDOC Week.

This inspiring session will help you:
🌿 Build your cultural confidence
🌿 Develop practical strategies you can implement immediately
🌿 Create authentic learning experiences that honour First Nations cultures
🌿 Strengthen your inclusive and culturally responsive practice

Whether you're an early childhood teacher, educator, educational leader or service leader, you'll leave feeling inspired, equipped and confident to take the next step in your journey.

📅 Register today and join us for this valuable professional learning opportunity. - https://au01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/meub4MWvT2uQ2nZZ4PWBvw

The Cultural Safety ‘Looks Like, Doesn’t Look Like’ guide for educators supports reflection on culturally safe and responsive practice.

Aligned with the 2025 National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention, it provides practical prompts to guide everyday interactions and decisions.

https://brnw.ch/21x416C

Healthy Trajectories - A Child and Youth Disability Research Hub

Save the date!
Join ECTA now (QR code in flyer) and enjoy 12 months of member benefits — free webinars, Educating Young Children journals, Members Centre access for webinar recordings & journal archives — plus member‑rate conference registration next year.

ECTA Conference Committee enjoying breakfast together before our reflection meeting. A great start to a meaningful morning of sharing, celebrating and planning ahead.

Sharing on behalf of the Queensland Early Years Workforce Institute

We’re establishing the Queensland Early Years Workforce Institute

That’s right – Queensland’s education and care sector is getting its very own Workforce Institute!

We know that a confident, connected and capable workforce is the heartbeat of high-quality education and care.
That’s why we’re incorporating vital input from educators, teachers and sector stakeholders to ensure it meets YOUR needs.

Join the conversation and register for updates - https://workforcematters.org.au/join-us/

Join us at our Information Session

The Queensland Early Years Workforce Institute is holding regional information sessions, and we’re keen to hear the diverse voices from across the sector.

At these sessions, we will share The Institute’s purpose and listen to your view on workforce priorities, needs and opportunities in your region. We will finish up by outlining what happens next and how you can get involved. There’s no preparation needed, just come along, listen and join the conversation.

If you can’t see your region on the list, make sure you keep checking back as more sessions will be added in the coming weeks.
Please share this invitation to your networks and colleagues.

Reserve your seat at a session close to you
Register for the Info Sessions - https://workforcematters.org.au/info-session/

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country across Queensland and their continuous deep connections to land, sky, waters, culture and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present for they hold the stories, songlines, knowledges and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We will continue to partner together to grow a strong and culturally responsive workforce for all our communities and future generations.

Proudly supported by the Queensland Government

ECTA Early Childhood Conference 27 June. Oline registrations close 26 June. Explore each presentation outline and speaker information at https://cvent.me/bAQmND
✨ Incredible value for individuals:
Register at the non‑member rate and you’ll automatically receive 12 months of ECTA Individual Membership.
That’s a full year of:
• No‑cost members‑only webinars
• Three new Educating Young Children journals
• Access to ALL webinar recordings (2016–present)
• Access to ALL 31 years of EYC journals
• Monthly eNEWS with direct links to new content
🏫 Centres & Schools:
Join ECTA for $250/year and register all staff at the discounted member rate — saving $120 per staff member plus unlocking 12 months of member benefits for your whole team.
Join ECTA: https://ecta.org.au/join
Then register staff at the member rate.
🌟 One day of learning.
🌟 One full year of benefits.
🌟 One incredible opportunity.
ECTA is a not‑for‑profit association run by Early Childhood Professionals for Early Childhood Professionals.
CONNECT WITH OUR PRESENTERS
Phoenix Support for Educators
The STILL Effect
Wearthy
Science Minded
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
ArtStart here
Hey dee ho music with Smiley & Friends
The Koori Curriculum
Sunshine Sign and Sing
Ella de la Motte - Early Childhood Consultant
I AM Education
Inspired EC
House of Speech
Suzy Burgess
Autism Queensland
Play Move Improve
Nurture in Nature
https://futurestrongeducation.com/
Adelaide University
RMIT
Thank you to our sponsors.
PLATINUM
Queensland Teachers' Union
Phoenix Support for Educators
SILVER
Independent Education Union - Queensland & Northern Territory Branch
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
TUH Health Fund
Sunshine Sing and Sign
Inspired EC
House of Speech
Queensland Early Years Workforce Institute

Meet the staff from the Independent Education Union - Queensland & Northern Territory Branch at the ECTA Early Childhood Conference this Saturday onsite at St Peters Lutheran College
Register today at Register now: https://cvent.me/bAQmND
A separate online stream is also available

Unite with your fellow workers for a great evening of music, food and vital fundraising.

All proceeds to assist Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA's Gaza Emergency Appeal fundraiser.

Ticket details below 👇