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We're back baby!
Meet our 2024 hosts

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Sophie & Jayde
from Beyond The Bump

“We found last year's Childcare Virtual Open Day an absolute wealth of knowledge and learnt so much! Such an incredible variety of guests and topics all in one concentrated space to help you make decisions that suit your family!”

Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell

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Get a taste of what’s to come with Jules & Loz

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Founders of Bable (Baby Food Bible)

In this workshop you'll discover:

  • How to support gut health

  • How to balance a plate

  • How to raise intuitive eaters

  • Plus loads more simple strategies

The Virtual Workshop Line Up

parent-educator

Gen Muir

Parent educator

Sleep & Routines

Sunday 20th, October

7:30PM

Solving sleep, routines & supporting the transition to childcare.

clinical-psychologist

Emily Hanlon

Clinical psychologist

Attachment & Resilience

Monday 21st, October

7:30PM

Navigating separation anxiety when starting childcare.

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Nurse Penny

Registered paediatric nurse

Building Immunity

Tuesday 22nd, October

7:30PM

Minimizing the risk of sickness when starting childcare.

child-psychiatrist

Dr Kaylene Henderson

Child psychiatrist

School Readiness

Wednesday 23rd, October

7:30PM

Discover the desired skills before you make the big decision.

Main Event

Early Learning 101

Thursday 24th, October

7:30PM

Discover how early childhood education shapes lifelong learning, with insights from our expert early learning partners.

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Melodie Glass

Goodstart Early Learning

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Rachelle McMahon

KU Children’s Services

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Anita White

Global Sky Education

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Step by Step guide

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Prepare for Day 1

What to pack and what to expect
Presented by Eden Academy

Strength in bonds

Discover the impact
of strong educator & family relationships with SDN Children’s Services

Discover Reggio Emilia

With Global Sky Education

Choosing the right childcare

With KU Children’s Services

All About Early Learning

With Goodstart Early Learning

When childcare germs strike

With Nature’s Way Kids Smart

Meet our workshop headliners

Gen Muir

Gen Muir

Experienced Parent Educator, Obstetric Social Worker and mum to four boys.

Emily Hanlon

Emily Hanlon

Clinical Psychologist with experience providing therapy for children with mood-related disorders.

Nurse Penny

Nurse Penny

Registered Paediatric Nurse with over 15 years experience, mum of two boys and Founder of Sick Happens.

Dr Kaylene Henderson

Dr Kaylene Henderson

Well known and much-loved Child Psychiatrist, mum of three and parenting expert.

Rachelle McMahon

Rachelle McMahon

Manager, Pedagogy, Education and Quality at KU Children's Services, committed to enriching children's learning.

KU Children's Services - high quality childcare & preschools where children find their voice.

Melodie Glass

Melodie Glass

Teaching & Learning Lead at Goodstart Early Learning with over 20 years experience in teaching & professional learning.

Goodstart Early Learning - giving children the best start in life through access to quality early learning.

Anita White

Anita White

General Manager at Global Sky Education, advocate for child centred learning.

Global Sky Education - empowering children to learn and grow.

Loz & Jules

Loz & Jules

Founders of Bable; Jules a Clinical Nutritionist and Loz an expert in Baby Nutrition.

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