Leading the Journey of Weaving and Connecting
A regional Knowledge circle providing leaders with meaningful tools to weave and connect authentically with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Register Now and Prepare to be Inspired!Explore the who, what, why, and how of leadership, Aboriginal history and perspectives, and how you can develop authentic connections with your team in order to support them to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in their work with children.
A Regional Knowledge Circle for Leaders in Early Childhood Education and Care
This opportunity will provide leaders with meaningful tools when supporting their team to weave and connect authentically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
Aunty Jackie Bennett, a Kamilaroi/Bigambul First Nations woman and co-founder of Connecting the Dots Through Culture, will be leading this unique opportunity with the support of Tash Treveton, co-founder of Inspired EC and an experienced Educational Leader. Together, they’ll take you on a journey of weaving and connection, sharing practical strategies and real-life examples that you can bring back to your team.
What will be covered?
Explore Strategies for Meaningful Integration of ATSI Perspectives in Early Childhood Leadership
Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will gain practical insights and hands-on strategies to enhance their role as advocates for inclusive, culturally responsive education and care.
Aunty Jackie Bennett and Tash Treveton will co present sessions throughout the day, each sharing their knowledge, experience and passion. Here are some highlights you can look forward to:
Explore the Who, What, Why, and How of Leadership
Who are you as a leader?
What is your role as a leader?
Why do you do what you do?
How are you showing up as a leader?
This event is for Nominated Supervisors, Approved Providers, Educational Leaders, Areas Managers, Room Leaders - anyone in a leadership role!
Unpack Aboriginal History and Perspectives, and How they Shape our Work with Children and Families
Where are you on the journey of weaving and connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives?
Discuss strategies for developing authentic connections with your team and community, to support them in embedding ATSI perspectives in your programs, practices, and environments.
Reflect on How to Understand and Support Your Team on This Journey
Who are your team?
How do they learn and receive information?
As leaders within the Early Childhood sector part of our role is supporting our teams, individualising our approach with where they are on their journey, and showing up authentically in the ways we connect with our community, families, and children.
It's going to be a big day - full of deep conversation, reflective practice, and connection.
Plus, take part in a hands-on, Talking/Yarning Stick make and take activity!
Join us for the Opportunity to Weave and Connect!
Enhance Your Leadership Skills and Cultural Understanding
This workshop is ideal for leaders who are passionate about enhancing their practice, supporting team development, and embedding culturally inclusive perspectives into their programs. Whether you are new to these concepts or seeking to deepen your understanding, this event offers valuable inspiration.
Get meaningful feedback on how you are showing up as a leader, and how you are developing authentic connections with your team and community in embedding ATSI perspectives in your programs, practices and environments.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to grow as a leader and make a meaningful impact in your community!
Who will be speaking?We'll be Sharing Practical Strategies and Personal Experiences for You to Bring Back to Your Team
Co-led by Aunty Jackie Bennett, a Kamilaroi/Bigambul First Nations woman and co-founder of Connecting the Dots Through Culture, and Tash Treveton, an experienced educational leader and co-founder of Inspired EC, this opportunity has been developed to support leaders in fostering meaningful connections.
This event will deepen your understanding of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into your programs through meaningful and connected leadership.
Tash Treveton
Co-founder of Inspired EC
Tash has experience as an Educator, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor of Long Day Care and OOSH. 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.
Jackie Bennett
Co-founder of Connecting the Dots through Culture
Jackie's experience includes being employed as the Cultural Diversity Advisor for C&K in Brisbane. She is committed to engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children into educational programs services.
Prepare to be Challenged, and Prepare to be Inspired!
Are you a leader in the early childhood sector who is finding it challenging to guide and support your team to authentically embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in your programs, practices and environments?
As a sector we understand the importance of connection, reflection, and inspiration in our work. Leading the Journey of Weaving and Connecting is here to guide and support you in leading your team to authentically embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in your programs, practices and environments.
