WHAT'S ON

THE NATIONAL EARLY YEARS SUMMIT 11-12 MARCH | MELBOURNE, VIC Join leading thinkers and change-makers at the National Early Years Summit which will look ahead and ask: What should a blueprint for children’s wellbeing look like? www.aracy.org.au/events/event/nationalearly-years-summit-2020

ENGAGEMENT IS KEY MASTERCLASS 13 MARCH | SYDNEY, NSW This masterclass will give you the skills to build a solid foundation from which you can grow strong team engagement and enhance your leadership culture. www.cela.org.au/learning-anddevelopment/masterclasses#engagement

MOBILE MEET 17-19 MARCH | SYDNEY, NSW With a focus on quality early education in a changing environment, this years’ Mobile Meet will hone in on the issues impacting services across NSW including Assessment & Rating, funding, delivery of quality programs and wellbeing. www.cela.org.au/mobile-meet

ACEL 2020 DISABILITY & INCLUSION CONFERENCE 30 APRIL - 1 MAY, BRISBANE QLD Featuring experts and leading practitioners in the field of disability and inclusion, the conference will focus on the ways in which educators can ensure that all students access and engage in learning. www.acel.org.au/ACEL/ACELWEB/ Events/2020/Disability_and_Inclusion_ Conference/About.aspx

BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY - ACEL 7 MAY | SYDNEY, NSW A core skill is the ability of leaders to mentor and coach their teams and team members across a range of areas including pedagogical practice. ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leaders) has developed a two-day workshop, designed to be directly applicable to leaders and their needs. www.acel.org.au/acel/ACELWEB/Active/ Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=20BYLCSYD

ECEEN CONFERENCE 9 MAY | SYDNEY The 2020 NSW ECEEN conference falls on the eve of Mother’s Day and provides ‘an opportunity to take action to heal Mother Earth’. eceen.org.au/conference.htm

ECA RECONCILIATION SYMPOSIUM 15-16 MAY | DARWIN, NT The ECA Reconciliation Symposium brings the matter of reconciliation in early childhood into the spotlight and works towards a better future for all Australians. www.ecareconciliationsymposium.com.au

CELA LEADERSHIP RETREAT 19-21 MAY | BYRON BAY, NSW The retreat brings together a selection of sector experts to facilitate the change and renewal you need to effectively run your service. This three day gathering will provide you with essential skills and strategies to elevate your own practice and that of your team. www.cela.org.au/leadership-retreat

CONSCIOUS CONVERSATIONS ARE KEY MASTERCLASS 19 JUNE | SYDNEY This transformational masterclass unlocks the secrets to effective communication and gives you practical tools to tackle challenging conversations confidently. www.cela.org.au/learning-anddevelopment/masterclasses#conscious

17TH WORLD CONGRESS OF THE WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH (WAIMH) 7-11 JUNE | BRISBANE, QLD The Congress theme, ‘Creating stories in Infant Mental Health: research, recovery and regeneration’ invites you to create stories that will help infants thrive. waimh2020.org

THE ABORIGINAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE 26-27 JUNE | HOXTON PARK, NSW During this two day conference, Aboriginal experts will share their knowledge and practices, while conference delegates will engage in practical experiences related to the STEM content area as a holistic approach to experiencing Aboriginal knowledge and practices. events.humanitix.com.au/copyof-the-aboriginal-early-childhoodconference-2020

UOW EARLY START CONFERENCE 13-15 JULY | WOLLONGONG, NSW The Conference will present innovative translational research findings and provide a framework for discussion around best policy and practice to assist children to flourish and realise their potential. conference.earlystart.uow.edu.au

HARMONY DAY 15-21 MARCH www.harmony.gov.au

COELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK 13-20 MARCH www.coeliac.org.au/caw

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT 12 APRIL www.un.org/en/observances/humanspaceflight-day

WORLD DAY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK 28 APRIL www.un.org/en/events/safeworkday

ROYAL FAR WEST RIDE FOR COUNTRY KIDS 24-26 MAY www.rideforcountrykids.com.au

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 27 MAY - 3 JUNE www.reconciliation.org.au/nationalreconciliation-week

FOOD ALLERGY WEEK 26 MAY - 1 JUNE allergyfacts.org.au/faw

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 5 JUNE www.worldenvironmentday.global

WORLD REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE www.unrefugees.org.au/get-involved/ world-refugee-day