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Early Years Conference 2023
August 15, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
UNDERSTANDING GENERATION ALPHA
Practical strategies to empower educators in developing the social and emotional wellbeing of young children.
As early childhood educators, we frequently face diverse challenges in our day-to-day interactions with children. While we may respond effectively to some of their needs, we often struggle to understand their needs and actions at other times. St John’s has collaborated with a group of Allied Health providers and Early Years Teachers to share their expert advice and insights. This collaboration aims to equip us with the tools to empower our children to reach their full potential, understand their needs and actions, and build positive relationships.
This is a full-day professional development session is suitable for Early Childhood Educators (aimed at Kindergarten to Year Two), School Leaders, School Support Staff, Tutors, Home-School Educators and Special Needs Educators.
This is a chance to attend a keynote address and valuable hands-on workshop, where you can acquire practical strategies from Allied Health professionals that can be used in the classroom. Included in the ticket price is an additional session with Keynote Speaker, Dr Cam McDonald.
EVENT DETAILS
8.15am Registration and welcome
8.30am – 4.00pm Workshop
5.00pm – 6.00pm Additional session with Dr Cam
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Living Faith Chapel – St John’s Anglican College, Junior Campus
Alpine Place, Forest Lake, 4078
Morning tea, lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day
Free parking available on Woogaroo Street, Forest Lake
TICKETS
Early Bird $200/pp + bf – available till 23 June 2023
Students $180/pp + bf
General $250/pp + bf
Included in the ticket price is an additional session with Dr Cam McDonald
All tickets include a booking fee. Registrations close 12pm on Tuesday 1 August 2023
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Cam McDonald is a renowned speaker, educator, scientist, motivator, and devoted father. He is an international leader in the field of personaliSed health and epigenetics, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of an individualised approach to wellbeing. Dr Cam’s expertise lies in elucidating how the overall environment impacts physical and mental health, as well as disease.
With a background as an accredited practising dietitian and exercise physiologist, he combines his personal interest in health with cutting-edge research on genetics and environmental influences. Dr Cam’s focus extends beyond the corporate world as he strives to enhance the knowledge of parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Through collaborations with childhood specialists, he actively promotes the application of personalisation to significantly improve outcomes for children and their families. His key message emphasises the uniqueness and strengths of every individual, which, when acknowledged, supported, and celebrated, lead to improved health and happiness. Dr Cam’s ability to simplify complex health principles, inspire hope, and motivate action sets him apart as an exceptional and relatable speaker, blending science, personal experience, humour, and profound truths.
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