We are Hitting Up Adelaide in Retro "Mixed Tape" Style
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Inspired EC Presents
THE INSPIRED MIXED TAPE
A 1-Day Conference Featuring All Our Greatest Hits!
Saturday 2nd August, 2025 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Nunyara Conference Centre Belair, Belair SA 5052
In addition to an inspiring keynote presentation, Tash and Nicole, co-founders of 'Awesomeness' (also known as Inspired EC), will be sharing all of our "greatest hits" in a variety of workshops.
Unleash your inner 80's, and if you are too young to remember winding a cassette back with a pencil - google it and get the feelings!
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Calling all educators, innovators, and music lovers!
Join us for an unforgettable day of creativity, collaboration, and celebration of the magic in early childhood. Think of it as a mixed tape for your mind—where inspiring ideas and hands-on practice will come together to create something new and exciting.
In our keynote presentation, we will be sharing the story of how we came to work together, and the tools that we use to better understand one another, and our team - creating a unique, fun, and inspired team culture.
In addition to an inspiring keynote presentation, Tash and Nicole will be sharing all of our "greatest hits" in eight unique workshops.
Check out the Full ProgramCheck out our curated program...
We've hit skip on all the stiff stuff to bring you only our 'Greatest Hits'!
Discover how Tash will remix your thoughts around Infants and Toddlers...
We all know that every age and stage is unique, but how often do we stop and really think about the different ways in which children play as infants or as toddlers, or the way in which our physical environment can support these stages of development?
During this session we will discuss "The five 5 R's" of infant practice; Relationships, Routines & Rhythms, Rights, Responsiveness, and Respect. We will also unpack theories and approaches that can inform our practice, and engage in reflection and discussion as a group.
Plus, press replay on Tash's chart topping workshop on Critical Reflection...
It is crucial, as professionals, that we are able to critically reflect, not only on our programs, but our practices, pedagogy and environments.
This session will focus on the key elements of critical reflection and reflective practice, including: Research and the National Quality Framework, Methods of engaging in reflective practice and evidencing our reflections, Overcoming challenges such as time and differences in educator philosophies, and Unpacking the Exceeding Themes for critical reflection.
Hit fast-forward on your confidence and join Nicole in Excursions Made Easy...
Exploring the local community offers valuable opportunities to children, yet can sometimes feel overwhelming or challenging for services and educators.
This workshop will arm educators with the confidence to get out of their service and into the wider community, as they gain a thorough understanding of the regulations and requirements for excursions, as well as practical strategies, including the use of Benefit Risk Assessments and our Excursions Made Easy Toolkit.
Then, flip the tape as Nicole changes your perspective on Engaging Environments...
The environment that we provide for children sets the scene for their play. While it can be easy to be drawn into beautiful images of well-designed play spaces, it is important to understand how and more importantly WHY we create the environment in the way that we do.
The workshop explores how we can create environments that are engaging and responsive to the way in which children play, interact and explore the world.
Plus another four sessions featuring...
School Transitions, Sustainable Practice, Sensory Processing, and Nature Pedagogy, doesn't that sound awesome?!
In case you aren’t familiar with us yet - Inspired EC is a Lake Macquarie based early childhood training and consultancy company, founded by Tash Treveton and Nicole Halton in 2008. We’ve been in the early childhood sector for more than 20 years and are currently the approved providers for Inspired FDC, and operational managers for My Playhouse.
As a sector we understand the importance of connection, reflection, and inspiration in our work. The Mixed Tape Conference is here to support you in enhancing these aspects in your educators, service and community.
The day will kick off with a keynote presentation that will support you to work with others and think about the role of personalities within your team. In between workshop sessions you will be treated to delicious food and have the opportunity to shop our range of books and resources. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with other educators in a beautiful environment.
Bring your whole team for a professional development day - get in touch if you have 5 or more educators, for a group discount!
Register NowMeet your DJs for the day!
Tash Treveton is passionate about children having access to natural, risky and engaging outdoor play spaces for children. This has led her to become a licensed trainer for Claire Warden. Tash is a strong advocate for children's right to play. Helping people that engage with children to understand the importance of their role and ability to be a positive impact is what she lives for.
Tash has experience as an Educator, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor of Long Day Care and OOSH, leading her to become a licensed trainer for Dr Claire Warden. More recently Tash trained with and was mentored by Pennie Brownlee.
Some of Tash's career highlights include:
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Being trained and mentored by some of the world's best, including: Pennie Browlee, Dr Claire Warden and Angela Hanscom.
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Collaborating with Tangentyere council on developing the framework for Town Camp Playgroups.
Nicole Halton is an advocate for children's rights and has a particular interest in positive school transitions, nature play and supporting nominated supervisors in their role. A highly regarded writer, Nicole writes regularly on the Inspired EC website, as well as guest writing for other publications, and has had several books published by Teaching Solutions.
Nicole has delivered hundreds of workshops both in person and online since 2008. She has spoken at large conferences and small events, written articles for various publications and guest hosted podcasts.
Some of Nicole's career highlights include:
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Presenting at the 2017 Early Childhood World Forum in NZ.
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Co-authoring 9 books for Essential Resources.
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Working with international experts including: Dr Claire Warden, Jeff Johnson, Tom "Teacher Tom" Hobson, Peter Gray and Angela Hanscom.
Do you find it challenging to coordinate training for your team? Let us take the hard work out of it!
In the past several years, so many educators from so many services have completed our Mini-Courses and webinars. Now, we want to offer a more in-depth experience for services.
When all of your educators complete the same training, it makes it far easier to implement change and improve practice. This is a great way to get everyone on the same page and to develop a shared vision or direction for your team.
Reflective, inspiring connections and discussion is what it's all about. Get the joy of being in a room full of likeminded educators, plus access our "best of Inspired EC" resources!
We want to see your awesome self there... so what are you waiting for??
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