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Below are our upcoming early childhood professional development events. Payments are taken via PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account simply chose their 'pay with a card' option to pay with credit card. We are also happy to accept direct deposit payments if you prefer. Simply email us your preferences and we will invoice you for your tickets!

Upcoming Early Childhood Professional Development

  • Inspiring Play Spaces and Materials 2025
    Inspiring Play Spaces and Materials 2025
    Thu, 06 Feb
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    06 Feb 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    06 Feb 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    Get your early childhood service and room ready for 2025! In this professional development day we discuss ways in which to create a fluid and engaging environment which is rich with natural opportunities for learning. We will explore the possibilities of open ended materials and provocations.
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  • Child Protection Refresher
    Child Protection Refresher
    Thu, 06 Mar
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    06 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    06 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    The NSW government recommends educators refresh their child protection knowledge every 12-24 months. If you're looking for a refresher course from someone who has a great passion for the subject, you're in the right place. Click for more details.
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  • Working With Challenging Behaviours
    Working With Challenging Behaviours
    Thu, 03 Apr
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    03 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    03 Apr 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    With the increase in children's dysregulation over recent years we have heard from many educators who would like more strategies for supporting children who display challenging behaviours. So we've introduced this training to give exactly that. Click for more details.
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  • Trauma Informed Education
    Trauma Informed Education
    Thu, 08 May
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    08 May 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    08 May 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    This full day professional development will introduce the neurobiology and psychology of trauma in a simple and understandable way. We will then focus on techniques for making your service trauma sensitive and mindful education practices. Click for more information.
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  • What's Going On In There? Brain Development in the Early Years
    What's Going On In There? Brain Development in the Early Years
    Thu, 19 June
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    19 June 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    19 June 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    Join us to discover how learning occurs in the brain. Discover ways to encourage emotional development, memory building, language acquisition and more. Click for details.
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  • Theories that Inform Practice: Exploring Theory in ECE
    Theories that Inform Practice: Exploring Theory in ECE
    Thu, 24 July
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    24 July 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    24 July 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    There are so many theorists and different approaches out there, but understanding them can really develop our practice. Click for information on theorists and approaches covered.
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  • Working with Children with Additional Needs - Central Coast 2025
    Working with Children with Additional Needs - Central Coast 2025
    Thu, 04 Sept
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    04 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    04 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    Working with children with additional needs can be challenging but is extremely rewarding. There are many strategies we can employ to help in early intervention. Click for more details on topics to be discussed.
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  • Creating a Culture of Critical Reflection
    Creating a Culture of Critical Reflection
    Thu, 25 Sept
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    25 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    25 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre , 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    Critical Reflection is a large part of the requirements set out for educators in the EYLF and NQS. We will be exploring what this really means and how to encourage it in your service. Click for more information.
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  • Unpacking The EYLF Version 2: Principles and Practices
    Unpacking The EYLF Version 2: Principles and Practices
    Thu, 16 Oct
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    16 Oct 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    16 Oct 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    This professional development is designed to assist educators in understanding the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework. Click for more information on topics discussed.
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  • Supporting Children's Emotional Development: Self Regulation and Empowerment
    Supporting Children's Emotional Development: Self Regulation and Empowerment
    Thu, 20 Nov
    Alkira Early Learning Centre
    20 Nov 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    20 Nov 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
    Understanding children's emotional development is important to creating quality pedagogy which empowers the child and allows them to self regulate their emotions. Click for more information on topics discussed.
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