What happens when sleep, behaviour and all the bits in between meet childcare? Join us for a week of must-see virtual workshops as we dish the latest survival tips from Australia’s leading early childhood specialists, to help you and your family thrive!
Your go-to guide for the childcare stage of life!
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Meet our 2024 hosts
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.
Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell
Get a taste of what’s to come with Jules & Loz
Founders of Bable (Baby Food Bible)
In this workshop you'll discover:
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How to support gut health
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How to balance a plate
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How to raise intuitive eaters
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Plus loads more simple strategies
The Virtual Workshop Line Up
Gen Muir
Parent educator
Sleep & Routines
Sunday 20th, October
7:30PM
Solving sleep, routines & supporting the transition to childcare.
Emily Hanlon
Clinical psychologist
Attachment & Resilience
Monday 21st, October
7:30PM
Navigating separation anxiety when starting childcare.
Nurse Penny
Registered paediatric nurse
Building Immunity
Tuesday 22nd, October
7:30PM
Minimizing the risk of sickness when starting childcare.
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.
Melodie Glass
Goodstart Early Learning
Rachelle McMahon
KU Children’s Services
Anita White
Global Sky Education
More good stuff
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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
Don’t miss out on this FREE week-long virtual event!
Get childcare ready!
Pop the kids to bed and join us from the comfort of your living room couch, bed or wherever you stream your content (#nojudgement) for an info-packed week of must see sessions!
Meet our workshop headliners
Gen Muir
Experienced Parent Educator, Obstetric Social Worker and mum to four boys.
Emily Hanlon
Clinical Psychologist with experience providing therapy for children with mood-related disorders.
Nurse Penny
Registered Paediatric Nurse with over 15 years experience, mum of two boys and Founder of Sick Happens.
Dr Kaylene Henderson
Well known and much-loved Child Psychiatrist, mum of three and parenting expert.
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
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
General Manager at Global Sky Education, advocate for child centred learning.
Global Sky Education - empowering children to learn and grow.
Loz & Jules
Founders of Bable; Jules a Clinical Nutritionist and Loz an expert in Baby Nutrition.
Want your first week of childcare on Care For Kids?*
Enquire on Care for Kids and enrol by November 22nd at a participating centre!
T&Cs apply. 30 offers available. Offer is for enrolments made by 11.59pm AEDT November 22, 2024 at an eligible service only. First week of childcare up to $150. See full T&Cs for details.