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The annual Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala Dinner is just around the corner and a limited number of tickets are still available.
Taking place at the Parkroyal Hotel on Saturday 23 November, the Gala Dinner will be a celebration of all those nominated this year, along with presentations to Regional and Star Award Winners in attendance, National Finalists and of course the announcement of our National Award Winners.
The Gala Dinner will provide guests with a wonderful opportunity to join friends and colleagues for what promises to be a memorable night of celebration.
FDCA members can secure tickets at an exclusive members-only discounted rate of $140 ($175 for non-members).
Event Details
Date: Saturday 23 November 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 11.00pm
Where: Parkroyal Hotel, 30 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW
Dress Code: Cocktail
To purchase your ticket to the Gala Dinner, click here
Dinner tickets include:
To find out more about the Gala Dinner and view the program of events, click here.
The next instalment of the FDCA Online Engagement Series of the FDCA Online Engagement Series, Critical Reflection for Family Day Care, will take place on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm AEDT.
Episode Details
As Critical Reflection has been an area that family day care performs less well in, this is a must watch episode for all family day care educators and service staff looking for ways to gain insights and knowledge in this area.
Title: Critical Reflection for Family Day Care
Date and Time: Wednesday 30 October 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm AEDT
Streaming Links: FDCA Website, Facebook and YouTube
Our Special Guest Panel
This episode will see FDCA co-hosts, Advocacy and Engagement Manager Michael Farrell and Sector Liaison Coordinator Lyndall Cotterill joined by:
Our panel will focus on the following topics:
In exploring these topics, the panel will address the differences between reflection and critical reflection and also examine why critical reflection is particularly important in the context of family day care. The panel will also unpack ways that educators can critically reflect on their practice whilst embedding it into their daily routines and how services can create a supportive environment that encourages a culture of critical reflection that is sustained over time.
Exclusive to FDCA members, monthly payment plans are available for the FDCA 2025 National Conference to ensure tickets are as accessible as possible. But don't miss out! Our 10-month payment plan is only open to FDCA members until the end of October 2024.
The FDCA 2025 National Conference will deliver a wide range of professional learning opportunities in the one setting! Whether you’re an Educator, Coordinator, Educational Leader or Service Manager, you can be sure that we’ll have the content you’re looking for.
Want to find out more?
To find out more about the FDCA 2025 National Conference simply select from the links below:
We look forward to seeing you at the conference in 2025!
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has released a series of animated videos complementing their early childhood learning trajectories resource suite. These videos cover a range of topics, including mathematical thinking, and have been designed for early childhood education professionals. The videos align with the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0 and the National Quality Standard.
Mathematical thinking and learning starts in infancy and develops into adulthood. It includes learning about mathematical concepts and applying them in everyday situations.
This Early Childhood Learning Trajectory video outlines children’s progress in mathematical thinking and can be used alongside the EYLF 2.0 assessment and planning cycle to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. A practice resource on mathematical thinking is also available on the AERO website.
Edition 106 of JiGSAW is available for FDCA Members to access now!
In line with our commitment to ensuring JiGSAW remains environmentally conscious, this edition has been produced as an exclusive, online-only edition available via the FDCA Member Zone.
Among a jam packed edition, we have a raft of fantastic inclusions, including articles from some of our very own members, informative pieces from within the sector and exciting announcements from FDCA.
Headlining this issue is a feature piece Sparking Conversations about Culture from StarKidz Nilanthi's family Day Care and Dandenong Community Family Day Care on how they are supporting children to be strong in their culture, the initial wrap up of what has been an amazing FDCA Excellence in Family Day Care Awards, exciting updates on our keynote speakers for the FDCA's 2025 National Conference and we share FDCA's 2024-2025 Member Initiatives.
Other stories within our 106th Edition explore:
We also share two amazing stories of careers within the family day care sector and Grab a Cuppa with Nambucca Valley Family Day Care and Cecile A. Miel from Immaculate Heart Family Day Care.
Click here to view edition 106 inside your FDCA Member Zone.
Your Chance to Win
Don’t forget you’ll also have the chance to win some great prizes inside in our Fun with FDCA competitions on page 37!
The 19th - 27th October 2024 is Children’s Week!
Organised by the Children’s Week Council of Australia, Children’s Week is an annual event that focuses the attention of the wider community on children, their rights and achievements. Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. This year’s theme is Children have the right to a clean and safe environment. For more information on this year’s theme click here.
There a number of ways you can get involved in Children’s Week. There are events around Australia, listed on the Children’s Week website here. There are also resources available here and you can find tip sheets and activities here.
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