Online Learning Centre

This webcast discusses what children really need to be ready for school.  We discuss the importance of play-based learning and the importance of supporting intellectual learning rather than academic learning. The foundations for learning are discussed that can help support discussions with concerned parents about why play-based learning is the best preparation for children at this stage.

Take an introductory look at how oral language, speech and communication develop for young children across the ages of 0 – 3 years. With the expert advice of speech pathologist, Karen Nitsche, designer of the language development support app ‘Talkable’, we describe the typical language milestones for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age and include some explanations of some red flags that might indicate a need for more support.

Discussing why supervision is so critically important in the various education and care settings. What is supervision? Supervision is everyone’s responsibility and should reflect educators who are focused and who are consciously in the moment. There should be clear communication and shared understanding between not only educators but children as well. It’s about educators supporting learning and assisting children to develop risk assessment skills.

OSHC Supervision is critical with a wide range of children, vacation care and transient staff so it is everyone’s responsibility and should reflect educators who are focused and who are consciously in the moment. Join us we unpack the necessary skills and behaviours required to make sure all children are safe.

Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviours educators face, but it’s also an important window into children’s development and communication. In this practical session, we’ll unpack why children bite, explore effective and compassionate responses, and reflect on how educators and families can work together to guide children through this common developmental phase with understanding and care.

The successful inclusion of children with additional needs in children’s services is dependent on a number of factors. This short webcast briefly discusses such factors as well as guiding professionals on a journey of inclusive practice. Taking into account Early Childhood and School Aged Care, participants will be given an opportunity to explore practical and positive strategies to support themselves, children and families within the context of their Education and Care services.

Sustainability in education is about so much more than recycling and gardening, it’s about creating a culture of care, connection, and fairness. This webcast explores the three key dimensions of sustainability, environmental, social, and economic, and how they interconnect within early childhood settings.

The Art of Supervision: Getting the Basics Right is a practical introductory or refresher webcast that explores the dynamic nature of supervision in early learning and care. Linking directly to the National Quality Framework, it clarifies key legal and regulatory expectations while building your confidence to apply active, purposeful supervision every day. Through real-world examples, you’ll consider how communication, collaboration and reflection strengthen child safety, and how effective supervision connects to risk assessment and your responsibilities in creating safe, responsive environments.

Webcast duration: 1hr

The ‘first thousand days’ refers to the period of development from conception to age 2.

While early years experts have long been aware that this is an important period of development, researchers have only recently started to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding the processes by which genes, experiences, and environments interact to influence development. This research underpins The EYLF and the NQF.

A session suitable for all educators in Long Day Care, Family Day Care and Outside School Hours Care looking to refresh or rediscover the National Quality Framework.

Law and regulations underpin the framework, which have evolved since its debut in 2012. Join us as we fill-in your knowledge gaps and show you through the many resources, concepts and hints to make quality your priority.

Educators who utilise and respond to children through secure, respectful and reciprocal interactions support their developing sense of wellbeing. When children develop confidence and feel respected and valued, they develop the skills to interact positively in their current and future relationships. This workshop unpacks the messages behind everyday statements educators bring with them from their own childhood, positive and negative, and suggests alternative responses. 

In the EYLF V2.0 the term pedagogy refers to the ‘art, science or craft of educating’ (p.12). In this webcast, we look at pedagogy through these different lenses and discuss how they look. How we understand pedagogy influences the decisions we make about the curriculum we design and implement as early childhood educators.

Being the Responsible Person (PDTDC) is more than just a title; it’s a legal and leadership commitment to ensuring your service meets its obligations under the National Law and Regulations every single day. Whether you’ve been newly appointed, juggling this role alongside your educator duties, or you’re a provider wanting to ensure the right people are selected, this four-module on-demand course breaks down exactly what the role entails, what you’re legally accountable for, and how to confidently meet NQF requirements in practice.

The course explores the types of child abuse and neglect and the indicators of child abuse and neglect. The primary focus is to identify the role and responsibility of those working in early and middle childhood education and care settings in protecting children’s safety and wellbeing. Topics covered will include the process of identifying children at risk of harm, and the procedures and actions to be taken when a situation is identified. This includes documentation of concerns and disclosures and reporting requirements.

Transitions are part of every child’s day, from drop-off to group time and everything in between. This interactive course explores how to turn everyday changes into meaningful moments of connection. Learn how to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and support children to navigate transitions with confidence and calm.

Leadership in our sector takes many forms. You may already be in a leadership role and looking to reignite your thinking, or perhaps someone has recognised your potential and encouraged you to step into leadership. Maybe you're simply curious—exploring what leadership could look like for you and how it might shape your professional journey. Whatever path has brought you here, this course is designed to meet you where you are and support your growth.

Extend your knowledge of neuroscience and child development to underpin behaviour management and program planning for 0-12 yrs and provide inclusive and best practice strategies for children, educators and families. 

An interactive course designed to inspire educators to see play as the foundation of childhood occupations and a powerful driver of learning and development.  Together with Child Australia and renowned Occupational Therapist and researcher Cath Fitzhardinge, participants will explore the unique characteristics of play, its importance in child development, and how to link play mapping directly to the National Quality Framework and Approved Learning Frameworks. 

This self-paced course aims to develop an understanding of self-regulation through an exploration of five domains, biological, emotional, cognitive, social and prosocial. Children’s behaviours, how effectively they can respond to everyday challenges, the role adults play in co-regulation and how these are all related to self-regulation will be explored. Throughout the course, the role of the educator in supporting children’s self-regulation abilities will be discussed.