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To have a choice is a human right, or is it? The livelihoods of the ECE professional is something in question at the moment.

How do you reflect on how you position yourself as a teacher in children's play. How are you influential or problematic?

Children need a vocal presence in Early Childhood, so how do we initiate this in the busyness of the day.

The global pandemic has changed how we see ourselves in the early childhood profession. Some may say that it's been a pedagogical awakening, however others may say it's been a pedagogical nightmare.

My belief is that children should not have barriers that prevent them from learning and playing wherever they wish, however can this be achievable in the preconceived world of conformity and expectations?

We all want to seen as good, great, perfect, however these words are subjective and quite frankly impossible.

Equity and Inclusion of all children and families within Early Childhood Services is fundamental and indicative of the Early Years Learning and Development Framework. This includes families who are of refugee status in Australia

Leadership requires many skills including kindness. How do we develop a positive culture of kindness in your workplace?

The Early Childhood profession is complex, involving many skills and capabilities. These have changed with time, often adding extra stress to the EC professional. In a sector that has endured many changes and adversities in recent times, has it become a tired profession?

When children dress up has Elsa and batman their perception of the world changes to meet their needs in a particular context. The phenomenon of super powers and magical scenarios is something that really fascinates children, so how do we as adults facilitate or mediate these opportunities?

While there is a big emphasis on the pedagogy of listening to children, what about our responsibilities of listening to families? Which families are hard to reach at your service?

What do you remember of your childhood? Sometimes you'll be somewhere and you'll smell something that takes you back to a place, a loved one or a feeling.