Growing Together: Goldfields Early Childhood Education and Care Conference
Saturday 26th October 2024
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proudly presents the Growing Together: Goldfields Early Childhood Education and Care Conference.
We invite all early childhood education and care educators to join us for this complimentary professional development event, as part of the Goldfields Professional Development Project.
Highlights include:
- Behaviour Management: Strategies and insights from Robert Yammouni of Childcare Experts, Perth.
- Educator Wellbeing: Moving mindfulness practice with Jesabe Warner, of Jesabe Warner Naturopathy.
- Autism Awareness: Introduction to understanding and supporting diverse learning needs presented by Robert Yammouni.
- Aboriginal Languages: Embracing and integrating local languages and cultures from Tanya Tucker of East Kalgoorlie Primary School and Sue Hanson of Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre.
Plus mini wellness sessions, giveaways, and more!
Saturday 26 October | 9am - 4pm
Goldfields Arts Centre
Free Event!
Refreshments and lunch provided.
Limited spots available | Registrations close Friday 18 October
Register before 6 October to enter our early bird prize draw – go into the running to win one of three $100 vouchers to local beauty and wellness spas.
Meet the Presenters
Sue Hanson
Sue holds both a teaching and a linguistics degree, specialising in child first language acquisition, and cognitive linguistics. She established the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Aboriginal Corporation in Kalgoorlie 14 years as the founding CEO and Senior Linguist.
In her 24 year teaching career, Sue has spent significant time teaching in remote Aboriginal independent community schools in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.
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Tanya Tucker
Tanya is a proud Wangkatja woman, daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Tanya grew up living in different places throughout the Goldfields Region; Norseman, Widgiemooltha, Kalgoorlie, Menzies and Coolgardie.
As well as an educational and language teacher, Tanya is Coordinator for the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Network, business owner of Ninga Nunthalee, and author of the Ninga Nunthalee Wangkatja Series.
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Jesabe Warner
Jesabe is a naturopath, nutritionist, Qi Gong and meditation teacher and founder of Jesabe Warner Naturopathy.
Jesabe is passionate about helping people manage stress, anxiety, fatigue and hormones so they can reach their health goals and live a life they love. Her intention is to EMPOWER you with tools and resources so that you feel confident in the ongoing management of your health.
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Robert Yammouni
Robert is the Managing Director and owner of Childcare Experts and has over 17 years of experience in the education and care sector.
Before founding Childcare Experts, Robert was an Assessment Officer with the Education and Care Regulatory Unit, where they conducted Assessment & Rating visits to a variety of services. Robert's work is driven by a passion for helping services meet and exceed National Quality Standards, ensuring children receive the best care and education possible.
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Breakout Session
Join us for an engaging session that focuses on autism awareness. This workshop is designed to enhance your understanding and equip you with the tools to better support diverse learning needs.
Hear from:
- Monique Loos: Occupational Therapist, Director of Spot On Therapy, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
- Jo Russell: Disability advocate, carer, registered nurse, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
- Robert Yammouni: Managing Director at Childcare Experts, Perth
Tuesday 29 October | 6-8pm | Registration and supper from 5:30pm
YMCA Early Learning Centre | 45 Porter Street, Kalgoorlie
Registration is required to attend this session.
Sundowner
Following the conference, join us for a sundowner in the Goldfields Arts Centre foyer to mingle and enjoy drinks and nibbles.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from expert local and Perth-based presenters, network with peers, and enhance your skills.
Event partners
This event is brought to you by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in collaboration with the Shire of Coolgardie, Shire of Leonora, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission, and Central Regional TAFE as part of the Goldfields Professional Development Project. With thanks to funding support from the Department of Communities LGA Attraction and Retention Grant.
Please note the Growing Together: Goldfields Early Childhood Education and Care Conference is for Early Childhood Education and Care educators working in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder or the Shires of Coolgardie and Leonora. Subject to registration numbers, representatives from other allied sectors can inquire about conference attendance by emailing mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au