“Six extraordinary women and one ordinary man” …an uplifting end of year Symposium celebrating the powerful presence of women in the early childhood sector.
This is YOUR day – come and be inspired!
Symposium attendance is open to anyone associated with the early childhood / early childhood intervention sectors.
Symposium topics and speakers:
“Life, Love and Awesomeness – the Impact and Implications of Language” with Rachel Callander – Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) Dunedin School of Art in New Zealand, Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP)
“Harnessing Technology to Dispense the Medicine of Connection” with Dr. Nathalie Martinek – PhD – University of Toronto, Dept. of Cells & Systems Biology, HonBSc – University of Toronto Physician Wellbeing Consultant, Burnout & Empathy Preservation Specialist
“Engaging with Vulnerable Children and Families – an Early Childhood Focus” with Janet Williams-Smith – General and Psychiatric Nursing, Teaching Practice in Social Work and a Masters in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry and Applied Systemic Family Therapy. Director of Service Development and Strategy-Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS)
“GenV: Solving Complex Issues Facing Today’s Children and Tomorrow’s Adults”with Professor Melissa Wake – MBChB, FRACP, FAHMS, MD
“Navigating the Changing Landscape of Early Childhood Education” with Dr. Lyn O’Grady – DPsych (Community Psychology), MSuicidology
“Parenting Disability and Translation” with Nicole Telfer – Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology Bach Applied Science Disability Studies Diploma of Business National Program Manager – My Time – Parenting Research Centre
