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ACT Education Directorate
by ACT Education Directorate
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ACT Non-government Schools Symposium Online Safety and AI: What’s changed, What matters and What works in Online Safety
This session was to provide school leaders with a snapshot of key developments in the online safety landscape over the past twelve months. It highlights emerging risks and trends affecting school communities and outlines what these developments mean for leadership decision-making and practice.…
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ACT Non-government Schools Symposium Online Safety and AI: Risks, Responsibilities and Opportunities - Opening Address
Sean Moysey, ACT Registrar of Non-government Schools, Education and Care Regulation and Support, ACT Education Directorate's welcome and opening address
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ACT Non-Government Schools Symposium 2026 Panel Discussion on Online Safety and AI: Risks, Responsibilities and Opportunities
This interactive panel discussion gave attendees the opportunity to engage in a dialogue on the use of AI and eSafety in schools. The panel will include guest speakers: • Kellie Britnell • Dr Beth Chapman; and ACT Non-government Schools National Online Safety Education Council (NOSEC) members: o...
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ACT Non-government Schools Symposium 2026 on Online Safety and AI: Risks, Responsibilities and Opportunities
Through expert guest speakers and sector dialogue this symposium will provide attendees with insights on key developments in the online safety landscape and generative AI in a rapidly changing digital environment.
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Beyond Detection: Generative AI, Dialogue and the Future of Learning
Dr Beth Chapman, Associate Head of School and Program Director for Postgraduate Education, University of Canberra is a teacher educator and researcher at the University of Canberra, whose work focuses on generative AI, assessment, academic integrity and digital transformation in education.She...
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ACT Early Childhood Education and Care Symposium 2026 on Respectful Relationships with Children and Partnerships with Families
This symposium aligns with the intent of Quality Area 5 and Quality Area 6, of the National Quality Standard. The symposium explores how responsive relationships with children and respectful, collaborative partnerships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children. It...
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Panel Discussion on Respectful Relationships
This interactive panel discussion will support participants to engage in a dialogue about responsive and respectful relationships with children and partnerships with families with guest speakers
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Parent Perspectives on Engagement
When we talk about “parent engagement,” we often picture confident parents who know exactly what to ask for. Drawing on ACT Parents’ work supporting public school families from preschool to college, this session explores what quality engagement looks like in practice. It will outline what parents...
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Building Collaborative Relationships with Families
The National Quality Standard (NQS) positions relationships as the foundation of children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. Quality Area 5 of the NQS emphasises the importance of responsive, respectful relationships with children. Relationships with children are developed when educators are...
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For Children, Together: Aligning Strategy, Strengths, People and Practice for Impact
This presentation proposes that families are best supported when early childhood education intentionally aligns strategy, governance and day to day practice. This builds capability to strengthen outcomes for children, particularly those experiencing vulnerability and hardship. You will hear from...
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Respecting Children’s Perspectives: Inclusive Approaches to Listening and Learning with and from Children
This presentation by Associate Professor Kathy Cologon is Acting Director at the Children’s Voices Centre, Charles Sturt University, proposes that children’s perspectives are critical to informing the work of early childhood educators. It will explore what young children tell us about inclusion...
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Relationships by Design: How Systems, Culture and Practice Shape Outcomes for Children and Families
At Kirinari Early Childhood Centre, they do not leave relationships to chance. They are intentionally designed through the systems they implement, the culture they build, and the conditions they provide for educators. This session explores how relationships are shaped from first contact with...
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National Child Safety Reforms (as of March 2026)
Sean Moysey, Executive Branch Manager, Education and CareRegulation and Support, ACT Education Directorate Discusses National Child Safety Reforms as of March 2026.
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Our journey from significant improvement required to exceeding
Emily Andrews, YWCA Quality Support Officer and NicolaJeffery, Educational Leader, YWCA Canberra Reid Early Childhood Centre present about YWCA Canberra Reid's center journey from significant improvement required to exceeding.
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ACT Early Childhood Education and Care Sector Meeting November 2025
Sean Moysey, Executive Branch Manager, ECRS provided anupdate on child safety reforms and local and national ECEC policy work. Jo Stratton and Nikki Ross, from Evelyn Scott Preschool Unitshared how their program and practice is informed by slow pedagogy, meaningfulengagement with community and...
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Child Safety Reforms Update (As of 4 November 2025)
Update on child safety reforms and local and national ECECpolicy work.
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Excellent Rated Evelyn Scott School Preschool - Slow pedagogy, meaningful engagement with community and inclusive environments
Evelyn Scott School Preschool Unit the Excellent rating. Preschool Teachers Jo Stratton and Nikki Ross will share examples of teaching practice, documentation of children’s learning and connections with community that helpedthem to achieve the Excellent rating.
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Young children with harmful sexual behaviors: how we can recognise and respond safely
Cassandra Tinning, Allied Health Manager, Women Youth and Children’s, Community Health Programs ACT presented on the traffic light system. This was part of the 2022 CECA Risk Management in ECEC Forum
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ACT Non-Government Schools Governance Symposium
Education and Care Regulation and Support (ECRS) hosted the symposium. It covered governance and leadership in the non-government school sector. Sean Moysey, Registrar of ACT Non-government Schools and Executive Branch Manager of ECRS shared some key findings about ACT school enrolment trends....
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Governance and Leadership Panel Discussion
Dr Leanne Gibbs, Sarah Wilcox, Amanda Tobler, Teresa Thomas and Katherine Hellwig
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Governance in Practice
Sarah Wilcox, Operations Manager, Wonderschool with over 30 years’ experience in both the profit and non-profit sectors, a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Quality Engagement Program: Sharing our learning
Sarah Bampton and Teresa Thomas, Quality Engagement Program, CECA, ACT Education Directorate. Katherine Hellwig, Executive Director of Children’s Services and Emily Andrews, Quality Support Officer, YWCA Canberra
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Organisational architectures: Frameworks for high-quality governance and leadership in ECEC by Dr. Dr Leanne Gibbs
Dr Leanne Gibbs, Senior Lecturer, School of Education,Charles Sturt University specialising in leadership, policy, and advocacy in early childhood education. A published author, podcaster, and Board Member, Leanne brings deep expertise in organisational leadership and workforce...
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ACT Early Childhood Education and Care Governance Symposium
Children’s Education and Care Assurance (CECA) hosted itssecond ACT Early Childhood Education and Care Symposium at the National Museum of Australia. This year it explored governance requirements under the National Quality Framework and how to embed good governance in ECEC. Attendees were…
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ACT OSHC Sector Meeting - Recording of all presentations
Full recording of all presentations.
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ACT OSHC Sector Meeting Panel Discussion
This meeting concluded with a panel discussion involving presenters and OSHC sector representatives.
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A Child-led Approach to Quality Area 1 in OSHC
Communities at Work colleagues shared insights on engaging and collaborating with children, families and the wider school community to enhance educational programs. Provider level quality assurance systems, and critical reflection strategies were also shared with participants.
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Outside School Hours Care and the National Quality Standard
CECA’s Quality Assurance Assistant Directors Jessica Annerley and LaurenKapper provided an overview of the quality in ACT OSHC settings and diverseways that OSHC can meet or exceed the NQF.
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National Outside School Hours Services Alliance (NOSHSA)
National and local National Out of School Hours Services Alliance (NOSHSA)representatives provided an update on current priorities, activities andinitiatives of NOSHSA.
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Critical Reflection in OSHC
Associate Professor Jennifer Cartmel from Griffith University and Kylie Keane at Keen About unpacked the role of critical reflection.
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ACT OSHC Sector Meeting Welcome and CECA Update
Clare Brookes, Senior Director at CECA provided an overview of the ACT OSHC sector landscape and update on national work relevant to the OSHC. This included an update on the Child Safety Review under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
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Digital Documentation: What do we know and what SHOULD we know?
Digital Documentation: What do we know and what SHOULD we know? Associate Professor Kate Highfield
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Gender Equity for Early Years Education
Gender Equity for Early Years Education Dr Red Ruby Scarlet, Activist, Early Childhood Teacher-Researcher, Consultant, Artist and Academic and Holly Edney, Assistant Director, Gender Equality Initiative in Schools, ACT Education Directorate
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CECA Update
Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country and CECA Update Leah Partridge, Assistant Director, Regulatory Policy and Intergovernmental Coordination Clare Brookes, Senior Director, Education and Care Regulation and Support
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6. Panel Discussion
Sean Moysey, Dr Kathy Cologon, Jodie Griffiths-Cook, Karen Toohey and Tracey Harkness
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5. Inclusion in the ACT
Karen Toohey, Discrimination, Health Services, Disability and Community Services Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
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4. Becoming child safe, child friendly & child aware
Jodie Griffiths-Cook is the ACT Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
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3. Role of Senior Practitioner
Tracey Harkness, ACT Senior Practitioner, ACT Officer of the Senior Practitioner, Community Services Directorate
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2. The Disability Standards for Education as a tool for bringing about Inclusive Education
Dr Kathy Cologon, Principal Consultant at Toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education at Macquarie University, Sydney
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1. Welcome and Opening Address
Sean Moysey, Registrar of Non-government Schools & Executive Branch Manager, Education and Care Regulation and Support, ACT Education Directorate
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8. Panel Discussion
Facilitated by Sean Moysey with Christina Keeble, Jodie Griffiths-Cook, Karen Toohey, Tracey Harkness and Rhi Sugars
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7. Workshop: Practical Neuro-affirming Support Plans
Rhi Sugars and Christina Keeble
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6. From Autistic Preschooler to Autistic Preschool Educator
Rhi Sugars, Director, Atypical Educator
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5. The Role of the Senior Practitioner
Tracey Harkness, ACT Senior Practitioner, ACT Officer of the Senior Practitioner, Community Services Directorate
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4. Inclusion in the ACT
Karen Toohey, Discrimination, Health Services, Disability and Community Services Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
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3. Becoming Child Safe, Child friendly & Child Aware
Jodie Griffiths-Cook, ACT Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
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2. Inclusion in Early Childhood - Neurodiversity
Christina Keeble, Chief Executive Officer, Christina Keeble Consulting
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1. Welcome and Opening Address
Katy Haire, Director-General, ACT Education Directorate & ACT Deputy Chief Minister, Ms Yvette Berry, Minister for Early Childhood Development and Minister for Education and Youth Affairs
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CECA April Sector Meeting
CECA Update Sean Moysey, Executive Branch Manager, Education and Care Regulation and Support, Education Directorate Early Childhood Education Pay and Conditions Research Professor Sheila Degotardi, Early Childhood Education and the Director of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education,...
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Day 2 - ACT Early Childhood Education and Care Forum
Welcome and Introduction Sean Moysey, Executive Branch Manager, Education and Care Regulation and Support, Education Directorate Reflecting on theory and research Professor Sandie Wong, Macquarie School of Education and Co-Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood
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