| Type | Price |
|---|---|
For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$630.00 -$630.00 $0.00 |
| Non-Members | $950.00 |
Description
Join us for a two-day professional learning opportunity held as part of the Aboriginal Independent Community Schools Network Meeting. This session is designed to strengthen connections, collaboration, and professional dialogue among early childhood educators working in remote and regional contexts. Participants will engage in shared learning with peers from Aboriginal Independent Community Schools, the Catholic sector, and a range of prior-to-school programs and services, including those operating across the Kimberley and other remote areas of Western Australia. The PL provides space to explore common challenges, celebrate successes, and exchange culturally responsive, contextually relevant practices that support children, families, and communities.
Outcomes
- Deepen understanding of effective strategies for prior to school and transition to school programs
- Gain insights into culturally responsive practices
- Expand knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, programs, and practices through professional learning
- Enhance ability to design and implement early childhood education programs that are inclusive and supportive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Develop skills in creating a positive learning environment that respects and incorporates students' cultural backgrounds
- Apply new strategies and methodologies to enhance early childhood education in remote settings
- Build a professional network with educators from remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settings, fostering collaboration and shared learning
- Reflect on and improve teaching practices through discussions and exchanges with peers
- Strengthen professional identity and commitment to continuous improvement in early childhood education
Presenters
Melissa Kennedy (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Early Childhood
Melissa Kennedy’s primary role is supporting Early Childhood programs at Aboriginal Independent Community Schools. Melissa is passionate and dedicated to the education profession with almost 20 years’ experience in both Independent Schools and Indigenous education. She has gained extensive experience filling many diverse roles including Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Coordinator, Deputy of Teaching and Learning and Principal. Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in addition to an inherent understanding of community school education and Inquiry pedagogy.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Aboriginal Independent Community Schools: Early Childhood Network
Date / Time
20 Jul 2026 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 14:30Delivery Format : In Person
Broome Lotteries House Incorporated
Address20 Cable Beach Road E
Broome WA 6725
Australia
PL Hours : 7.00
Aboriginal Independent Community Schools: Early Childhood Network
Date / Time
21 Jul 2026 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 14:30Delivery Format : In Person
Broome Lotteries House Incorporated
Address20 Cable Beach Road E
Broome WA 6725
Australia