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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTĀ SERVICES, OFFERS and TOPICS
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Featured Offers

Inspiring Educational Leaders
A Professional Development, Network and Support Membership
Join a community where you will be supported to engage in monthly training and access a hub of information, resources and support, ensuring that you gain momentum in your role.
Whether you are brand-new to the role, or if you are an "old hat" looking for the inspiration to reinvigorate your practice, this membershipĀ will support you to show up as the best Educational Leader you can be.

Unpacking the 8 Ways
Teaching and Learning using Aboriginal Pedagogy
What do you know of the 8 Ways of learning? This course offers a deep dive into the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Thinking, facilitated by Worimi-Biripi man Uncle Wayne Anderson.
These 8 Ways are a bridge between Aboriginal and Western teaching and learning practices that the owners of this knowledge, native to the Western Region of NSW, want to share.
This course can be accessed by anyone, and anywhere in Australia.

The Inspired PD Pass 2025
A 12 Month Professional Development Program
10-hours of flexible professional development tailored to early childhood educators, featuring a huge variety of topics relevant to the early childhood sector.
AccessĀ expert-led webinars from February to November of 2025, with more on-demand resources via a members-only portal, including access to webinar recordings, learning certificates, and more bonuses only available to Pass holders!
In-House and Bespoke Training
We love coming to visit services. An in-house training session is a great way to get your whole team or organisation on the same page. We can join team meetings, run an evening session, a Saturday morning, a professional development day or mini conference. Here are some of our topics of expertise at a glance:
- Play-Based Learning
- Understanding Behaviours
- Infants and Toddlers
- Positive School Transitions
- Sensory Processing
- Engaging Environments
- Nature Pedagogy
- Effective Supervision
- The Floorbooks Approachā¢*
- The Benefits of Risky Play
*Natashja Treveton is aĀ licensed trainer for Dr Claire Warden and the Talking and Thinking Floorbooks Approachā¢
Still not finding what you are looking for? We are alsoĀ able to customise sessions on other topics.Ā We will work with you to consider your unique context in order to meet the needs of the children, families and communities in which you work.
Let us know whatĀ topic or topics interest you and your team.
We will be in contact with you throughout this process to ensure that the session is customised to best suit the needs of your team or organisation.
LiveĀ Events: Online and In-person
We love being able to offer a wide range of workshops and events - both in person and online.Ā There is nothing quite like getting together and discussing, reflecting and growing with passionate educators! Be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities!

Giving Children Time and Space for Their Play to Thrive | Warners Bay NSW - May 29th 2025
In this workshop, we will explore: the concept of slow pedagogy, the impact of flexible and responsive routines on children's play and their sense of well-being, and the importance of long, uninterrupted blocks of time for play.
$154.99 AUD

Positive School Transitions: Social and Emotional Development | 1PM Wednesday 11th June, 2025
In this session, we will explore practical strategies for interactions, environments and resources that support healthy social and emotional development, and discuss what to do if we are concerned about a child's social and emotional development as they prepare to transition to school.
$39.99 AUD

An introduction to the Talking and Thinking Floorbooks Approach⢠| Warners Bay NSW - June 12th 2025
The course will introduce strategies developed by Dr Claire Warden, to promote effective communication and the recording of this through a variety of holistic approaches, including the use of Talking and Thinking Floorbooksā¢.
$154.99 AUD

Supporting Healthy Attachment | 1PM Wednesday 2nd July, 2025
This session will explore the role of the educator in developing attachment, and how our environments, routines and interactions can impact on that. We'll also look at common perceived concerns or challenges when it comes to attachment in education and care services.
$39.99 AUD

The Connection Between our Image of the Child... and The Child's Image | Warners Bay NSW - July 31st
In this workshop, we will explore the practicalities of taking photographs of children in care including: child safety implications, device and data management, and managing expectations from families.
$154.99 AUD

Effective Supervision: Making a Supervision Plan that Works | 1PM Wednesday 6th August, 2025
In this session, we explore Supervision Plans. We'll talk about why we need one, how to create one, and the challenges that can arise if we "get it wrong".
$39.99 AUD

Ensuring Infant and Toddler Wellbeing | Warners Bay NSW - August 28th 2025
The early years of a child's life are vital for the development and wellbeing of both the physical and emotional brain. During this workshop, Tash will share insights and understandings, as well as simple practices that make a difference.
$154.99 AUD

Science Experiments: Entertainment vs Opportunity | 1PM Wednesday 3rd September, 2025
In this session, we will explore different ways to approach science experimentation and exploration with children.
$39.99 AUD

The Inspired Mixed Tape | 9AM Saturday 20th September, Wyong NSW
Tash and Nicole are bringing their absolute favourite topics to life in an inspiring 1 DAY conference. 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.
$330.00 AUD

The Connection between Nature Play and Sustainability | Warners Bay NSW - September 25th 2025
In this workshop, Nicole will share research, insight and practical ways that educators can encourage children to become sustainability minded through nature play.
$154.99 AUD

Put Down That Baby! Independence vs Interdependence | 1PM Wednesday 1st October, 2025
In this session, attendees will reflect on the importance of responsiveness and connection with infants, while recognising the need for independent exploration and discovery.
$39.99 AUD

Play is Priority: Investigating the Play Cycle | Warners Bay NSW - October 9th 2025
When we understand the play cycle, observing childrenās play takes on a whole new meaning. In this session, we investigate the play cycle, looking at frames, cues and responses.
$154.99 AUD

Who are group times really for? | 1PM Wednesday 5th November, 2025
In this session, we'll unpack the challenges of group times, and the frequently discussed idea that we "need" to do group times so children learn to sit still, or learn to listen. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on the why and the how of group times.
$39.99 AUD

The Inspired Mixed Tape | 9AM Saturday 8th November, Tamworth NSW
Join us for an unforgettable day of creativity, collaboration, and celebration of the magic in early childhood. Reflective, inspiring connections and discussion is what it's all about. In addition to an inspiring keynote presentation, Tash and Nicole will be sharing all of our "greatest hits" in eight unique workshops.
$330.00 AUD

Making a Supervision Plan that Works | Warners Bay NSW - November 27th 2025
In this session, we explore Supervision Plans. We'll talk about why we need one, how to create one, and the challenges that can arise if we "get it wrong".
$154.99 AUD

Who are Group Times Really for? | Warners Bay NSW - December 11th 2025
In this session, we'll unpack the challenges of group times, and the frequently discussed idea that we "need" to do group times so children learn to sit still, or learn to listen.
$154.99 AUD
On-Demand:Ā Self-paced and Online
Our on-demand courses and other opportunities provide a more time intensive and deeper focus on various topics. These courses allow educators to really dig into a topic and gain even greater understanding, insight and growth in their practice.
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