Session 2
Unlocking Impact: Access and Innovation in Early Learning
This interactive and informative session will explore the significant role administrators, educators and service owners play in shaping the lives of families and children. We’ll discuss how policy changes, funding initiatives and new technologies have improved access, affordability and quality in early childhood education and care. Join us for an interactive session on the lasting impact of quality childcare these movements have helped bring about—and how they are helping to build brighter futures for Australian children.
Speakers
Sarah Louise is a career early childhood teacher, pedagogical leader, and lifelong learner. She has dedicated her career to the pursuit of kindness in the workplace and to developing leaders at all levels of organisations. Through her consultancy, Learning to Lead in Early Childhood, she thrives on the challenge of working with highly diverse groups of early childhood professionals across the sector spectrum. With formal qualifications in education, research and leadership, Sarah Louise is a committed advocate for children, social justice, and the early years workforce.
Tracy has years of experience and expertise in education. While studying, she completed extensive placements, totalling over 120 days, across various settings such as daycare centres, kindergartens, primary schools and out-of-school care (OSHC) catering to children from birth to age 12. She also developed and implemented a program designed to support students in their transition to a new setting called “Transition to Prep.”
Recognising her passion for teaching and fostering engaging learning experiences, she was a dedicated prep teacher until 2020. Tracy now serves as the Training Team Lead at Xplor Education. Tracy revels in collaborating with a team of inspired and enthusiastic individuals dedicated to leaving a lasting, positive impact on the education sector. Their shared goal is to empower those who utilise the software, engage with families and, most importantly, provide the best possible educational experiences for the children in their care.
Before joining Xplor Education, Tash held significant positions in childcare settings, including centre manager and educational leader, assistant centre manager and educational leader, and safety and compliance officer. She is able to leverage this extensive experience in the early childhood care and education sector to deliver exceptional support to childcare services as a training specialist at Xplor Education.
Her deep understanding of the challenges and demands faced by childcare workers testifies to her ability to provide practical, effective and tailored support. She is dedicated to empowering childcare providers and helping them succeed in their roles by equipping them with the knowledge, training and support they need to thrive.
