Online Learning Centre

Multimodal learning encapsulates learning and thinking beyond written text, words and conventional conversation.

By recognising multimodal ways of knowing and learning we support children to develop their own identity instead of pushing our cultural identity and ways of knowing onto the child.

Welcome to the ‘Thriving Futures – Training Academy’.  We are very excited to be part of your introduction to the Early Childhood Education world.  It is a very exciting and rewarding world where you can enjoy watching children grow in body and mind, and celebrate their achievements with them, their families and your co-workers.  

In this course we will provide you with some beginning knowledge to assist you to develop your understanding of what it means to be an early childhood educator, some of the rules and regulations you need to be aware of and get you started with some practical experiences.  The practical component of this course will help you connect the information we provide to the early childhood setting. 

This free course is a taster for beginning a career in early years’ education.  It is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the field before you begin studies in the area.  Although you will not achieve an accreditation at the end of this course, you will be well prepared to begin further study and have a head start for the successful completion of a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. 

The following reflective journal is to be completed during work experience or while taking part in casual work at an early childhood education and care centre.  I will take a period of time and experience to complete and should not be completed in one session only.  It is designed to help you to connect your learning during the online course to your practical learning/work experience/ casual work.  You can print out the journal and complete it by hand or you can complete it online.  If you complete it by hand you can attach as scanned documents/photos.  Please do print the page that asks for feedback and to record you time at the centre.  

You can attach the document and email it to this address, the link will be provided at the end of this course also so that you can make the most of all of the learning to complete the journal.  

academy@childaustralia.org.au

To download the journal as a PDF click here.

Multimodal learning encapsulates learning and thinking beyond written text, words and conventional conversation.

By recognising multimodal ways of knowing and learning we support children to develop their own identity instead of pushing our cultural identity and ways of knowing onto the child.

As adults and educators, our memories of taking part in visual arts experiences may raise a mixture of emotions. This webcast outlines the importance of understanding where children are in their learning journey. It provides knowledge of art stages (0-12years), and how that will influence their experiences with art. It also unpacks the educator's role in engaging with the children during these experiences. It encourages educators to learn and create alongside children. 

Welcome to the 2026 ECLD Immersion Unplugged: An Interactive Professional Learning Experience, proudly presented by Child Australia. 

Below is a collection of available free resources collated from the sessions throughout the day.

Enjoy the opportunity to refresh your learning!

See it. Stop it. Say it. is the Adult Behaviour Traffic Light Framework to remind us of our responsibility to protect children by staying alert, speaking up, and taking action.

Explore the Amber scenarios in more depth, so you feel more comfortable in embracing the Traffic Light Framework and embedding it into your daily practice. 

Writing and reviewing policies doesn’t have to feel daunting! This session will guide you through the process of developing clear, compliant, and practical policies that reflect your service’s philosophy and meet the National Quality Framework. Discover strategies to collaborate effectively, simplify the writing process, and strengthen governance and leadership practices (Quality Area 7). 

Walk away with renewed confidence and practical tools to support high-quality service delivery.

Stepping into educational leadership can feel both exciting and challenging, especially when working in regional or remote settings. This eight-part webcast series is designed to guide and support educators as they deepen their understanding of the National Quality Framework and strengthen their confidence in the Educational Leader role. 

Change can feel big, but understanding EYLF V2.0 doesn’t have to be.  This webcast unpacks what’s new, what’s evolved, and how educators can confidently begin the transition from the original EYLF to the updated version. Explore the reasons behind the changes, discover how the framework reflects our modern world, and gain practical starting points for embedding updates into your everyday practice. 

Many Educators use “mat/group” times as a transition tool; however, this is prime time for children to develop important social skills, through fun and interesting activities.

Find out how to deliver meaningful and engaging group sessions that assist children to participate in activities, experiences and concepts within group time.

Looking to better understand critical reflection and how it can be used to improve practice?  

In this webcast, we talk about all the opportunities for reflection throughout the day in an early childhood education and care setting. It assists educators in understanding the difference between reflective practice and critical reflection. Some useful reflective model frameworks are introduced, described and discussed.

Introduction to Leadership is a webcast designed to further your leadership journey. This webcast runs through some of the essentials required for effective leadership within the early childhood education and care sector. You may be an experienced leader looking for a refresher on leadership strategies, or you may be curious about leadership to further your career as you become an emerging leader.

Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children is one of the Principles of the Learning Frameworks. Interacting and communicating positively with children is one of the most important aspects of an educator’s role. Having meaningful conversations with children, listening to them, being kind and supportive when they need you are some of the building blocks to developing ongoing respectful relationships with children.

Multimodal learning encapsulates learning and thinking beyond written text, words and conventional conversation.

By recognising multimodal ways of knowing and learning we support children to develop their own identity instead of pushing our cultural identity and ways of knowing onto the child.

This webcast investigates the theories behind creating play spaces, and how they reflect educators’ philosophies around how children learn. It provides ideas to consider while setting up your environment, as well as modelling critical analysis of indoor and outdoor environments. The important components to include when creating an inviting environment are also outlined.

This on-demand webcast explores the vital role of play in the development of babies and young toddlers (0–2 years). Linking play to the National Quality Framework and key play theories, educators will learn about the stages of play, gain practical strategies to support meaningful experiences, and reflect on current practices to drive quality improvement in early learning environments.

This essential on-demand webcast offers a practical introduction to safe sleep and rest for educators, service leaders, and those new to the sector. 

Revisit key principles aligned with current regulations and Red Nose Australia guidance to support safe, responsive, and compliant rest environments. 

This short video series helps educators, families and carers build confidence in talking with children about body safety, consent, protective behaviours and inclusion. In partnership with eSafeKids founder Kayelene Kerr, the series blends practical strategies with book readings from carefully chosen children’s literature, showing how stories can become powerful tools for embedding child safe practices.