Conference Program

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Conference Program

Conference Program
Sydney Convention and
Exhibition Centre
12-13 September 2013
Platinum Sponsor
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Contents
Forewords
4
Program Overview
5
Conference Sponsors
6
Day One: Thursday 12 September
Opening address: Welcome by Minister Piccoli
8
Opening plenary: What is ‘An ACECQA’?
8
Keynote: The Future of Australian Families
9
Breakout sessions
Quality Stream: Engaging Families and the NQF
10
Excellence Stream: Writing Stories for the Future
11
Consistency Stream: The Long Term Gain
12
Keynote: The Challenge of Change
13
Quality Stream: Meeting Change Head On
14
Excellence Stream: Could You be Excellent?
15
Consistency Stream: A Day in the Life of a Regulator
16
NQF Conference Dinner
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Day Two: Friday 13 September
Opening address: The Collected Works of the NQF Story
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Opening plenary: Strings, Sealing Wax and Other Fancy Stuff
20
Keynote: Leading the Way
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Breakout sessions
Excellence Stream: Critical Reflections
21
Quality Stream: Leadership and the NQF
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Consistency Stream: The Assessment Story
23
Keynote: Overcoming Obstacles
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The Showcase: Great Ideas!
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Closing plenary
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Exhibitors
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Venue
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General Information
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Meet your ACECQA Board
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Travel Information
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Terms and Conditions
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ACECQA acknowledges the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet.
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Forewords
Welcome to Sydney, NSW and the first ever National Quality Framework Conference - The NQF Story.
As the Chair of the Standing Council on School Education and Early Childhood (SCSEEC)
I congratulate you all for participating in this exciting event. The NQF represents the most significant
reform of early childhood education and care ever undertaken in Australia.
Since the National Partnership Agreement was reached in 2009, enormous steps have been made
in every jurisdiction to deliver on the objectives of the NQF. We have seen a shift in thinking across
the country about what constitutes quality, and the way educators are increasingly appreciated as
professionals, essential not only to their community but to the nation as a whole.
As the NSW Minister for Education I would particularly like to thank the educators, families and
department staff who have embraced the NQF with such enthusiasm and commitment. I would also
like to welcome all interstate delegates. Your attendance serves as a reminder of the truly national
nature of these reforms. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your stay.
Hon Adrian Piccoli MP: NSW
Minister for Education
The Hon Adrian Piccoli MP, NSW Minister for Education
On behalf of the ACECQA Board I welcome you all to the first official National Quality Framework
Conference.
The conference is a landmark moment for ACECQA’s Board and staff. While we have attended as
many events in the sector as we could to share our advice and information about the NQF as it
emerged, this is the most significant public event we have hosted ourselves. Like the delegates to
our conference, our Board members are drawn from every state and territory in Australia as well
as the Commonwealth. And like you at this conference, when the Board comes together it is for a
national purpose and with a view to finding shared directions that benefit families right across the
country.
We have been delighted with the speed at which tickets sold to this event and with the very wide
range of delegates attending. Almost 1000 people are sharing the conference experience with you,
the vast majority of them directly involved in educating children in early childhood and school aged
care services in every state and territory in Australia. Those not directly engaged in education bring
their own NQF story, that of support and guidance that is so essential to deliver any reforms of this scale.
Rachel Hunter: ACECQA
Board Chair
Every one of you brings a story to this conference and we as the Board want to hear those stories
loud and clear over the next two days and well into the future.
Rachel Hunter, ACECQA Board Chair
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Program Overview
Convention centre
Level 1
Parkside Auditorium
Plenary / Breakout
sessions
Toilets
Breakout foyer
Breakout
sessions
Room 110B
Room 110A
Lift
Catering
Catering
Catering
Registration desk
Organiser’s
office
Parkside Ballroom
Toilets
Exhibition
centre
Foyer
entry
Bayside
Convention
centre
Bayside Convention centre
Parkside Ballroom foyer
Not to scale. Subject to change
Day One: Thursday 12 September
Day Two: Friday 13 September
8.00 am Registration opens
7.30 am Qualifications breakfast (invitation only)
9.30 am Conference Opening
Welcome to Country: Cultural Elder Uncle
Chicka Madden
Opening address: Minister Piccoli
8.00 am Registration open
9.45 am Opening plenary: What is ‘An ACECQA’?
9.20 am Opening plenary: Strings, Sealing Wax and
Other Fancy Stuff
10.00 am Keynote: The Future of Australian Families
11.00 am Morning tea
11.30 am Breakout sessions
Engaging Families and the NQF (Auditorium)
Writing Stories for the Future (Room 110A)
The Long Term Gain (Room 110B)
1.00 pm Lunch
9.00 am Opening address: The Collected Works of the
NQF Story
10.00 am Keynote: Leading the Way
11.00 am Morning tea
11.30 am Breakout sessions
Critical Reflections (Auditorium)
Leadership and the NQF (Room 110A)
The Assessment Story (Room 110B)
2.00 pm Keynote: The Challenge of Change
1.00 pm Lunch
3.00 pm Afternoon tea
2.00 pm Keynote: Overcoming Obstacles
3.30 pm Breakout sessions
3.00 pm The Showcase: Great Ideas!
Meeting Change Head On (Auditorium)
Could you be Excellent? (Room 110A)
A Day in the Life of a Regulator (Room 110B)
3.30 pm Closing plenary
4.00 pm Conference ends
5.00 pm Day ends
7.00 pm Dinner: Parkside Ballroom
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Conference Sponsors
ACECQA thanks the conference sponsors of the NQF Story for their commitment to helping make the event a great success. Your
excitement about our conference is reflected in the enthusiasm delegates have shown from across the country. This event would not
have been possible without your support.
We would like to particularly thank our Platinum sponsor, Modern Teaching Aids, Australia’s largest supplier of early childhood,
primary and secondary school resources, teacher resources, school supplies, childcare supplies and classroom resources. We also
thank our two Gold sponsors, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Family Day Care Queensland.
Our Silver sponsors are Customised Training, Empower College, QK Technologies and The Professional Support Coordinator (PSC)
Alliance. A full list of our sponsors is below and on the following page.
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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Conference Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Conference Program
VIP Welcome Reception & Conference USB
Conference Dinner
Badges & Lanyards
Pocket Program
Delegate Scholarships
Delegate Satchel
Satchel Inserts
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Day One Thursday 12 September
9.30 - 9.45am Opening address: Welcome
The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP: NSW Minister for Education and Chair of the national Standing Council on
School Education and Early Childhood
Venue: Parkside Auditorium
Profile
The Hon Adrian Piccoli MP was elected as the Member for Murrumbidgee in 1999 and sworn
in as the Minister for Education on 3 April 2011. He is also the Chair of the Standing Council on
School Education and Early Childhood (SCSEEC). Prior to entering Parliament Adrian graduated
from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws and
worked as both a solicitor and farmer.
Adrian has previously held the Shadow Ministerial portfolios of Water, State and Regional
Development, Mineral Resources, Lands and Natural Resources, as well as serving as the
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader for Natural Resources (Forests) and Ethnic Affairs.
In 2008 he was elected Deputy Leader of The Nationals and appointed as the Shadow Minister
for Education, Skills, Juvenile Justice and Youth Affairs.
The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP:
NSW Minister for Education
Born and bred in Griffith, Adrian is married to Sonia and they have two children.
9.45 - 10.00am Opening plenary: What is ‘An ACECQA’?
Rachel Hunter: ACECQA Board Chair
It’s unlikely they know ACECQA exists, but almost two years into the NQF children across
Australia are benefiting from the national quality reforms. Rachel Hunter will discuss
ACECQA’s role in ensuring the best possible start for every child and how, in partnership with
the sector, we are working to improve the quality of education and care nationally.
Profile
Rachel Hunter is also a member of the Griffith University Council and a member of the UQ
College Board.
Rachel’s previous roles include Chair of Legal Aid Queensland, Chair of QCOMP, Director-General
of the Department of Justice and Director-General of the Department of Education, Training and
the Arts. She also served as Queensland’s Public Service Commissioner and was Chair of TAFE
Queensland.
Rachel has an acute interest in the role education and the arts play in individual, community and economic development.
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10.00 - 11.00am
Keynote: The Future of Australian Families
Mark McCrindle: Social Demographer
Leading social demographer and futurist, Mark McCrindle, will give a keynote address focusing
on the family of the future. What will the family look like? How will they behave? Where will they
live? What work will they do? How often will they do it? And how will that influence the future of
children’s education and care?
Profile
Mark McCrindle is the Director of McCrindle Research, whose clients include more than 100
multinational organisations. His highly valued research and reports have developed his renown as a
demographer and social commentator.
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Mark McCrindle:
Social Demographer
11.30am - 1.00pm Breakout session: Quality Stream
Engaging Families and the NQF
Hear what works when engaging with families and how new technologies
can help you connect with them. Learn about what works best when
communicating with busy families. Hear from those who have successfully
involved families and what effect this has had on developing better
partnerships with families and communities.
Introduction and thank you by ACECQA Board member - refer to page 31.
Facilitator: Dr Julie Green
Presenters/panelists:
Dr Julie Green, Executive Director and Board member, Raising Children Network
Christine Legg, Chief Executive Officer, KU Children’s Services
Rebecca Lloyd, ACECQA General Manager, Communications & Engagement
Shane Lucas, Chief Executive Officer, Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA)
Dr Julie Green: Raising Children Network
Christine Legg: KU Children’s Services
Dr Julie Green is Executive Director and Board member of the
Raising Children Network (RCN). The RCN is an evidence-based,
non-commercial online parenting resource funded by the
Australian Government.
Julie leads a talented team in the translation of scientific research
and best practice into online resources to support parents/carers
in raising children and look after their own needs. RCN assists
professionals to incorporate credible and reliable information
into their practice and conversations with families.
Christine Legg is an experienced early childhood professional
who began her teaching career in South Australia more than 30
years ago. During her career, Christine has worked in a variety
of services including long day care and preschool and has held
a number of positions including teacher, director and several
management positions within KU.
Currently, Christine represents KU on a number of external
government committees and sector forums.
Christine is also the current Deputy National President of the
National Board of Early Childhood Australia (ECA), a long term
member of the Executive Committee of ECA NSW Branch, and a
member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Rebecca Lloyd: ACECQA
Shane Lucas: Early Learning Association
Australia
Rebecca Lloyd is ACECQA’s General Manager, Communications
& Engagement, responsible for ACECQA’s functions to educate
and inform the sector and wider community about the National
Quality Framework and the national authority’s role.
Delivering the website, newsletters, social and news media,
events and customer service, Rebecca’s group is also responsible
for the National Quality Agenda IT System and stakeholder
engagement. As a working parent herself, Rebecca has a
particular interest in communication with families.
Originally a journalist, she has worked as a media adviser
to a number of government ministers and managed a wide
range of communication functions in several large educational
organisations including the NSW TAFE Commission, the NSW
Department of Education and the NSW Board of Studies.
Shane Lucas was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Early
Learning Association Australia (ELAA) in July 2013.
Shane has a wealth of social policy expertise and senior
management experience across the public and private sectors.
Shane was a Board member of both Kindergarten Parents Victoria
and ELAA from 2011, serving as Deputy President and a member
of the Finance, Governance and Executive committees. Shane
also chaired the Working Group that oversees the development of
ELAA’s strategic plan.
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11.30am - 1.00pm Breakout session: Excellence Stream
Writing Stories for the Future
Hear from speakers who have tried different approaches and created new
resources. Learn about how programs have been re-shaped to deliver quality
services for children and families. Presented in a case study format, presenters
will reflect on their stories of change and share their challenges and triumphs.
Venue: Breakout room 110A
Facilitator: Nigel Collin
Stephanie Mostert, Team Leader, Gowrie South Australia
Ellen Newman, Senior Project Officer, Hunter Institute of Mental Health
Lynne Rutherford, Children’s Program Leader, Gowrie South Australia
Galina Zenin, Owner and Director, Bonkers Beat Music Kinder and Childcare
Stephanie Mostert: Gowrie SA
Stephanie Mostert has been the Team Leader in one of the Gowrie
SA integrated infant-toddler rooms since 2010 and has been
working in the early childhood sector for the past seven years.
She has worked at Gowrie SA since 2008 and is a strong advocate
for children’s wellbeing and family partnerships. Stephanie is
completing her Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) this
year and holds a Certificate III in Infant Mental Health. She has
consulted with Professor Carla Rinaldi during her residency, led
a number of project groups with educators and develops and
delivers training sessions for educators across the sector.
Lynne Rutherford: Gowrie SA
Lynne Rutherford has been the Children’s Program Leader at
Gowrie SA, Thebarton since May 2006. She has also worked in
team leader and director roles in not-for-profit services. Lynne
has been active in the early childhood sector during her 23 year
career, earning the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Barbara
Creaser Young Advocates Award in 2005. She has been involved
in Community Based Children’s Centres SA and many other
organisations, interest groups and consultations. Lynne has
a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Graduate
Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Leadership), and is
completing a Master of Education (Leadership).
Ellen Newman: Hunter Institute
of Mental Health
Ellen Newman is a Senior Project Officer at the Hunter Institute
of Mental Health. She is a graduate of the University of New South
Wales with a Master in Public Health. Ellen has a background in
mental health promotion. She has been involved in several
projects focusing on children’s mental health and wellbeing
and the supporting role of the children’s education and care
workforce. These projects include Foundations: a professional
development magazine and Response Ability: a pre-service
initiative for educators. She is currently working on a new national
mental health resource for the children’s education and care
workforce with close reference to the NQF.
Galina Zenin: Bonkers Beat Music Kinder &
Childcare
Galina Zenin is the owner and director of Bonkers Beat Music
Kinder. She is an early childhood educator, author, composer
and the founder of Australia’s first music kinder, Bonkers Beat,
in Aspendale, Victoria. Galina has a Bachelor of Music Education
and has taught music to young children for more than 25 years.
Galina uses the magic of music in her educational programs
and practice. She has used music to strengthen relationships
with families and communities. Throughout the years she has
also held leadership positions in a number of private schools in
Melbourne.
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Breakout session: Consistency Stream
11.30am - 1.00pm The Long Term Gain
This session will explore the background research underpinning the NQF, including the development and calibration of the NQS
assessment tool. It will also look at the long-term gains attributed to high quality education and care, programming and practice
for children, families and society. Panelists will discuss factors identified as the significant drivers of quality improvement and
how they are implementing these elements in their services.
Venue: Breakout room 110B
Facilitator: Professor Collette Tayler
Margie Cohen, Teacher and Education Leader, Tree House Early Learning
Jan Deans, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne, and Director, Abbotsford Early Learning Centre
Wendy Goldsack, Coordinator, City of Casey Family Day Care
Professor Collette Tayler, Chair in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), University of Melbourne
Margie Cohen: Tree House Early Learning
Jan Deans: Abbotsford Early Learning Centre
Margie Cohen is an early childhood teacher with more than 20
years’ experience, spanning three countries and a wide variety of
child care services.
In addition to working in child care, Margie has taught early
childhood programs as an adult educator. She also facilitates
professional development sessions for others working in a variety
of early childhood settings, and advises children’s entertainers on
the educational content of their productions.
Margie currently works as a kindergarten teacher and Education
Leader at Tree House Early Learning in St Kilda where
reflective practice is embedded in daily routines and program
documentation.
Jan Deans is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne
and Director of the Early Learning Centre, which is the research
and demonstration preschool attached to the Melbourne
Graduate School of Education within the University. She is
also the Professional Partnership Coordinator for the Master of
Teaching (EC) program. She is a long time advocate for teaching
and learning through the arts and has worked both locally and
internationally in early childhood, primary, tertiary and special
education settings.
Wendy Goldsack: City of Casey
Professor Collette Tayler: the University of
Melbourne
Wendy Goldsack is the coordinator of the City of Casey Family Day
Care located in the eastern suburbs growth corridor of Victoria.
She currently manages 18 staff and focuses on enhancing staff
and educator skills to ensure quality child care for children. The
City of Casey is the largest individual family day care service in
Australia and has approximately 260 family day care educators
providing child care in their homes to more than 2200 children.
Wendy has been a family day care coordinator for 18 years and
has witnessed the growth and changes to the sector including
the introduction of quality assurance and the NQF. Wendy has an
Advanced Diploma of Community Services and was an executive
member of Family Day Care Victoria.
Professor Collette Tayler holds the Chair in Early Childhood
Education and Care (ECEC) at the University of Melbourne.
Within the Graduate School of Education, Collette is the Project
Leader of the E4Kids longitudinal study, and local leader of the
3A (Abecedarian Approach Australia) projects. She heads the
academic direction of the Master of Teaching Early Childhood.
The Master of Teaching program adopts a clinical model where
candidates are deployed into professional networks within local
government authorities. The research and practice focuses on
birth to age eight programs and the bridging of care, education
and health are core design features.
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Keynote: The Challenge of Change
2.00 - 3.00pm
Karen Schmidt: Change Management Specialist
As a change management specialist and HR leader, Karen Schmidt will give a keynote
presentation focusing on how a framework, such as the NQF, can come to life through people
embracing, adopting and creating change in a positive way.
Profile
Karen Schmidt is an award winning speaker, workshop leader and author. She has worked in
the early childhood sector and provided guidance on change management to hundreds of
organisations of all kinds across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
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Karen Schmidt: Change
Management Specialist
3.30 - 5.00pm Breakout session: Quality Stream
Meeting Change Head On
Explore stories of change as speakers share how they have supported the implementation of the NQF. Through case study
presentations, discover possibilities about redesigning spaces for play and learning, increase your understanding of culturally
appropriate ways to engage with Indigenous children and their families and be challenged to embrace change and the positive
effects it can bring.
Geraldine Atkinson, Deputy Chairperson (Early Childhood), Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
Heather Barnes, Early Childhood Education and Care consultant and trainer
Suzanne Blythin, Managing Director, Primary OSHCare
Caroline Fewster, Adjunct Professor, Bond University
Christine Harrison, Founding President, Montessori Australia Foundation
Barbara Langford, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Montessori SA
Geraldine Atkinson: Secretariat of National
Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC)
Heather Barnes: Early Childhood
Education and Care consultant and trainer
Geraldine Atkinson is the Deputy Chairperson (Early Childhood)
of the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
(SNAICC) and has served on the SNAICC National Executive
since 1999. Geraldine is a Bangerang/Wiradjuri woman who
has devoted her career to expanding the possibilities available
to Koori people through education. For more than 30 years
Geraldine has been a major presence in the Koori and wider
Victorian community.
Heather Barnes delivers professional learning sessions for the
DEEWR-funded Professional Support Coordinators in many
states and territories. She also provides keynote addresses and
training for other organisations. Heather facilitated the training
for the assessors who participated in the trial of the NQS as well
as writing and presenting three modules of the DEEWR Trainthe-Trainer Assessor Training in February 2012. She has provided
additional training to authorised officers in Victoria, ACT and the
NT. She has been a member of the Victorian Children’s Council
since 2011.
Suzanne Blythin: Primary OSHCare
Caroline Fewster: Bond University
Suzanne Blythin is the founding partner and Managing Director
of Primary OSHCare. She is a trained teacher with more than 25
years’ experience in the fields of education, children’s services
and partnerships with schools and communities. In professional
roles within NSW Department of Education and Training - schools
and TAFE - as well as within the child care sector, Suzanne
identified a growing need for professional OSHC services
that complied with the National Quality Assurance system.
Established in 2004, Primary OSHCare now provides services to
24 schools and community groups throughout the greater Sydney
area in public, private and independent education sectors.
Adjunct Professor Caroline Fewster, Bond University is an early
childhood academic, author and presenter. Caroline most
recently set up the Children’s Services degree program at Bond
University. As an early childhood education consultant, Caroline
works extensively with many children’s services throughout
Australia, developing customised professional development
programs for early childhood practitioners. Since 2000, Caroline
has presented workshops and programs at a variety of state,
national and international early childhood conferences.
Christine Harrison: Montessori Australia
Foundation
Barbara Langford: Montessori SA
Christine Harrison has been involved in early childhood education
since 1985 and was Principal of the Canberra Montessori School,
one of the largest Montessori schools in Australia, for more than
20 years. She is the founding President of the Montessori Australia
Foundation. She was Chair of the Association of Independent
Schools in the ACT and on the Board of the Independent Schools
Council of Australia. Christine is involved in government liaison,
policy development, compliance, early childhood and school age
curriculum development and liaison with ACECQA on behalf of
Montessori early childhood education and care centres.
Barbara Langford has been a Montessori teacher for the past 25
years during which time she has established six highly regarded
Montessori early childhood education centres in Adelaide.
Barbara is a passionate advocate for raising the quality of
education and care for young children. She spent many years as
the President of both Childcare South Australia and also Child
Care Associations Australia, enabling her to champion at both a
state and federal government level for the benefits of high quality
early education for children.
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3.30 - 5.00pm Breakout session: Excellence Stream
Could you be Excellent?
Come and hear from ACECQA’s specialists about applying for an Excellent rating. They will take you through what it means for a
service to be Excellent, including understanding the rating and criteria. As ACECQA’s Excellent rating experts, they will talk about
things to consider when you write your own story of excellence and the many ways you could consider illustrating excellence in
your service’s application.
An Excellent rating may be within your service’s reach right now or it may be part of your long-term quality planning. This session
will encourage you to ‘Think Excellent’ while also giving you the practical tips on how to continue on your quality improvement
journey.
Facilitators: Rhonda Livingstone and Jennifer Ribarovski, ACECQA
Presenters/Panelists:
Megan Alston, ACECQA Manager, Operations
Rhonda Livingstone, ACECQA Senior Adviser - Excellent Rating
Chris Mason, ACECQA Senior Manager, Operations
Jennifer Ribarovski, ACECQA Senior Adviser - Education and Excellence
Megan Alston: ACECQA
Rhonda Livingstone: ACECQA
Megan Alston leads the Operations team at ACECQA and is
responsible for managing the second tier review and Excellent
rating processes. She is a trained lawyer with expertise in dispute
resolution, privacy law and the establishment of new regulatory
schemes. Megan has worked for more than a decade in regulatory
agencies including the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian,
the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and the
Office of the Privacy Commissioner and has a special interest in
establishing fair and transparent decision-making processes.
Rhonda Livingstone has held a number of roles in communitybased preschools and long day care centres, including director of
a Lady Gowrie centre in Brisbane. She also worked as an assessor
of programs and services for both the Queensland Government
and the Crèche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland and
has been involved in the National Quality Agenda reforms since
2008. Rhonda contributed to the development of the National
Quality Standard, Guide to the National Quality Standard,
assessment and rating tools and processes, and the training and
testing program for authorised officers. Rhonda is a Senior Adviser
for ACECQA and is a sessional education academic with the
Queensland University of Technology.
Chris Mason: ACECQA
Jennifer Ribarovski: ACECQA
Chris Mason manages a team of 12 operations staff with
responsibility for various ACECQA functions, including the
qualifications, Excellent rating and second tier review application
and assessment processes, and national audit and training
procedures. Prior to moving to Australia and joining ACECQA in
July 2012, Chris had more than a decade of experience working in
health and social care regulation in the UK in both the public and
private sectors.
Jennifer Ribarovski will share her extensive hands-on knowledge
and experience of the sector, having worked in a wide range of
settings, including centre-based care, disability services, as a
play therapy facilitator, teaching in public schools and as the
children’s services manager for local government. She has also
lectured at the University of Western Sydney on early childhood
education and until recently was the State Operations Manager
for the Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate with
the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC).
During her time with NSW DEC Jennifer was also lead assessor
for assessment and rating against the National Quality Standard.
Currently working as a Senior Adviser with ACECQA, Jennifer has a
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and a Master
of Educational Leadership and Management.
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3.30 - 5.00pm Breakout session: Consistency Stream
A Day in the Life of a Regulator
Listen to panelists from ACECQA and state and territory regulatory authorities discuss what it means to be a regulator under the
NQF. You will gain insight into the responsibilities and challenges of regulating the diverse range of children’s education and care
services. Using case studies, presenters will discuss different aspects of the National Law and Regulations and describe what they
do to put them into practice on the ground.
Facilitator: Georgia Ramsay, ACECQA General Manager, Strategy and Operations
Linda Cann: Department of Education and Training (NT)
Linda Cann is a registered teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood
Education). Linda has 12 years of experience within the education and care sector, including teaching in primary schools, preschools and kindergartens and
has held various leadership roles in the long day care sector. Linda has worked in the early childhood field in Queensland, Northern Territory, United Kingdom
and New Zealand. Working within kindergarten in New Zealand consolidated her passion for the provision of high quality early childhood education and
care. Linda commenced employment with the Department of Education and Training in 2011 as a senior early childhood teacher providing support to the
preschool sector with their transition into the NQF. She has also worked as a program adviser for the Families as First Teachers Program (FaFT) which supports
educators working with families and young children in remote Northern Territory communities.
Susan Deveraux: Department of Local Government and Communities (WA)
Since graduating as an early childhood teacher, Susan Deveraux has worked across the education and care sector as a teacher, child care director, educator
in long day care, family day care and occasional care, university lecturer, union official and policy officer. Susan believes the provision of high quality care and
education to children should be a primary focus for a nation such as Australia. As Quality Manager of the Education and Care Regulatory Unit in WA, Susan
leads a team with a common goal to work with the sector and other jurisdictions to achieve the best outcomes for children.
Cate Harris: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Vic)
Cate Harris has worked in a broad range of services as a manager and leader for more than 20 years. Her passion is improving services which support
vulnerable families and children, including early childhood, disability and social inclusion programs. She came to the quality assessment and regulation role
in January 2012 as she is interested in the application of the NQF and its role in promoting innovation and quality in children’s services. Cate is currently an
Area Manager in Eastern Metropolitan Region where she leads a team of committed early childhood professionals in regulatory and quality assessment work.
Cate holds a range of qualifications in early childhood, special education, public sector management and rational emotive behaviour therapy.
Georgia Ramsay: ACECQA
Georgia Ramsay’s responsibilities at ACECQA include the development and management of policy, research and evaluation of the NQF, ACECQA’s operational
responsibilities under the NQF and monitoring and promoting consistent implementation of the NQF. The Strategy and Operations group also manages
the Excellent rating, assessment of qualifications, applications from organisations, second tier reviews, operational policy manual and regulatory authority
training.
Melinda Wallace: Department of Education and Communities (NSW)
Melinda Wallace has a Bachelor of Education and has worked in children’s services for more than 20 years, with 13 years in related management positions.
She has a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and has several years’ experience in property development positions including with child care
services. Melinda’s experience has been across not-for-profit organisations, corporates, and within different levels of government departments. Melinda’s
responsibilities have included quality assurance, compliance, recruitment, workplace health and safety, budgeting and other areas of operations. Melinda is
currently employed as Regional Operations Manager for Sydney Region.
Jordan Welke: Department of Education, Training and Employment (Qld)
Jordan Welke currently works in the Regulation, Assessment and Service Quality team in the Queensland regulatory authority. In his role, he provides advice
and support to authorised officers about the exercise of the monitoring and compliance functions of the regulatory authority. Prior to joining the Queensland
Regulatory Authority, Jordan worked as a practising lawyer for seven years in private practice and with Legal Aid Queensland.
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Dinner Parkside Ballroom
Dinner from 7pm until late
Catch up with colleagues, meet new people from the sector, maybe win a lucky door prize and
be entertained and inspired by television and radio presenter James O’Loghlin as our MC and
speaker for the evening.
Enjoy drinks and canapés on arrival while students from St Ives North Public School String
Orchestra perform with their conductor, Sharon Lee.
James will then explore the practical things we can all do every day to become more innovative
and the ways in which workplaces can create a culture that encourages innovation and creativity.
Later on, join local band OldPlay for some rock and roll fun – a rock trivia competition with great
prizes followed by dancing to your favourite hits from the past 50 years.
Included in your ticket price is all entertainment, drinks, canapés and an elegant three course
meal from the award-winning team at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Dress code: Cocktail
James O’Loghlin: Dinner
speaker and MC
Profile
You know him as the clever and capable host of The New Inventors; you may have known him on radio as host of the evening show on
ABC 702 before that. But James O’Loghlin began his professional life as a commercial and criminal lawyer before opting for stand-up
in the 1990s. Quick thinking, the kind of ultra logic that can be drawn to absurd lengths and verbal dexterity are therefore elements of
the clean but hilarious comedy he brings to his work – whether on the air, on the television or on the stage.
James has performed all over Australia and been a regular guest on virtually every program that features comedians as guests,
including Good News Week, Rove Live, Sunrise and The Glass House. He hosted two seasons of his own variety/chat show, O’Loghlin
on Saturday Night. He’s also a popular corporate comedian and debater, speaking regularly on ‘Creativity and Innovation’. His live
shows included Caught in the ACT and Lawyer Lawyer, and as with his all his work as an MC and a host, James O’Loghlin’s stand-up
demonstrates his ability to have his audience helplessly laughing – at clean material! – one minute and thinking the next.
James is appearing by arrangement with the Australian Speakers Bureau.
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Day Two Friday 13 September
Opening address: The Collected Works of the NQF Story
9.00 - 9.20am Karen Curtis: ACECQA Chief Executive Officer
Catch up on the highlights from Day One with ACECQA Chief Executive Officer, Karen Curtis.
Karen will summarise the findings and key questions from the breakout sessions,
give an overview of the final day of the conference and introduce National Children’s
Commissioner, Megan Mitchell.
Profile
Karen Curtis, Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for day to day operations, performance
and management of ACECQA. Reporting to the Board, Karen leads the staff in guiding the
consistent implementation of the Education and Care Services National Law.
Karen Curtis: ACECQA, CEO
Karen has worked in the public and private sectors for 30 years. She had a variety of senior
roles with the Commonwealth Government including six years as Australian Privacy Commissioner. Previously she was Executive
Director of the Australian Made Campaign and a senior executive with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Throughout her career Karen has worked with sectors as diverse as the scientific community, and the automotive,
telecommunications, banking and environmental industries. While Karen values all her previous experiences, she relishes her current
role as Chief Executive Officer of an organisation that aims to give children the best possible start as the most satisfying role of her
career.
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9.20 - 10.00am Opening plenary: Strings, Sealing Wax and Other Fancy Stuff
Megan Mitchell: National Children’s Commissioner
Commissioner Mitchell will talk about her vision - giving children a voice in Australia.
Listen to Commissioner Mitchell and a panel discuss Article 31 of the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child - Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of
cultural, artistic and other recreational activities. What does this mean in the context of the NQS
and how are outside school hours care and primary schools bringing this ideal to life?
Other panelists: Robyn Monro Miller, Chair, National Outside School Hours Services Association
(NOSHSA) (see profile on page 21) and special guests from The Cottage OSHC, Paddington and
Newtown Kids Cottage OSHC
Megan Mitchell: National
Children’s Commissioner
Profile
Having commenced her term in March 2013, Megan Mitchell will focus solely on the rights and interests of children, and the laws,
policies and programs that affect them.
Megan has had extensive experience in issues facing children and young people, having worked with children from all types of
backgrounds, including undertaking significant work with vulnerable children. She has practical expertise in child protection, foster
and kinship care, juvenile justice, children’s services, child care, disabilities, and early intervention and prevention services.
Megan’s previous roles include NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Executive Director of the ACT Office for Children,
Youth and Family Support, Executive Director for Out-of-Home Care in the NSW Department of Community Services and Chief
Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Social Service.
Megan also holds qualifications in social policy, psychology and education, having completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of
Sydney (1979), a Diploma of Education from the Sydney Teachers College (1980), a Master of Arts (Psychology) from the University of
Sydney (1982) and a Master of Arts (Social Policy) from the University of York (1989).
10.00 - 11.00am Keynote: Leading the Way
Paul Porteous: Director of Leadership Development
Australia New Zealand School of Government, Institute for Governance
Paul Porteous, Director of Leadership Development at the ANZSOG Institute for
Governance, will give an energetic presentation focusing on leadership. This presentation will
offer ideas about leadership at the service and community level and explore how to do this in
a regulatory context.
Profile
As Executive Director of the Centre for Social Leadership, Paul Porteous has developed innovative
programs across government, business and community sectors, focusing on social impact, crosscultural relations and conflict management.
Paul Porteous: Director of
Leadership Development
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11.30am - 1.00pm Breakout session: Excellence Stream
Critical Reflections
This session will lead participants through a critical reflection process. You can gain a better understanding on how to critically
assess your service and write your next quality chapter. Presenters will share with you how to get the most out of your Quality
Improvement Plans, what to plan for in staff development and some tools to help you review and refine your policies and plans.
Facilitator: Ros Cornish, Early Childhood Australia (ECA) President and Gowrie Tasmania Chief Executive Officer
Ian Alchin, Services Development Manager, Community Connections Solutions Australia (CCSA)
Dr Jennifer Cartmel, author of Reflection as a tool for quality – Working with the NQS, Griffith University, Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
Robyn Monro Miller, Chair, National Outside School Hours Services Association (NOSHSA)
Susan Roberts, Head Teacher of Child and Family Services, TAFE NSW
Ian Alchin: CCSA
Dr Jennifer Cartmel: Griffith University
Ian Alchin is the Services Development Manager at CCSA and
a private consultant. He has 35 years’ experience in children’s
services as a teacher, director and Chief Exective Officer. Ian is a
member of the International Organising Committee for the World
Forum Foundation that promotes the ongoing global exchange of
ideas on the delivery of quality services and he actively supports
its Global Leaders for Young Children initiative in the Asia-Pacific
region. Ian is a director of the National Board of Early Childhood
Australia and a member of its NSW branch executive. His work and
presentations focus on developing capable people and healthy
organisations in diverse settings.
Dr Jennifer Cartmel, Senior Lecturer - School of Human Services
and Social Work, Griffith University has worked in a range of
children’s services. Her research interests include workforce
development in children’s services and the many facets of school
age care services. She was a member of the team presented with
a national university award for contribution to student learning
for the project “Circles of Change” which enhanced the field
education experience for students. She was contracted to write My
Time Our Place, the Framework for School Age Care in Australia.
Jennifer is a director on the National Board of Early
Childhood Australia.
Ros Cornish: ECA
Robyn Monro Miller: NOSHSA
Ros has worked in the early childhood education and care sector
for more than 30 years in a range of roles including as a teacher,
child care centre director and public servant. Her current position
is Chief Executive Officer of Lady Gowrie Tasmania.
She holds an early childhood degree, qualifications in business
management and in 2009 was awarded the TCCI Corporate
Professional of the Year.
As a member of Early Childhood Australia, Ros has been an active
Tasmania Branch member, as well as serving on the ECA National
Board as Director, Treasurer, Deputy National President and now
as National President. She considers this role a great privilege and
honour, and takes every opportunity to promote to governments
and the broader community the importance of quality early
childhood education and care for Australia’s children.
Robyn Monro Miller is the Chair and Executive Officer of Network
of Community Activities in NSW. Network is an organisation
with a long and proud history of advocacy for children and has
embedded in its constitutional objectives the requirement to
promote and support Articles 31 and 12 in the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Robyn has
represented the school age care sector at a state, national and
international level for the past 20 years, most notably as Chair of
the National Out of School Hours Services Association and Vice
President of the International Play Association. Her bipartisan
advocacy has included presentations at a number of government
inquiries and her commitment to children recognised through
representation on key Australian Ministerial and Government
Advisory Councils since 1996.
Susan Roberts: TAFE NSW
Susan Roberts, currently a Head Teacher of Child and Family
Services with TAFE NSW, has taught in a range of services and
educational settings for more than 36 years. As an educational
leader, Susan has promoted the value of education and
lifelong learning. Her extensive experience as a teacher, trainer/
assessor, academic adviser and University Adviser for Early
Childhood student teachers (Macquarie University Institute of
Early Childhood) has provided valuable insights into the role of
the leader as a mentor and advisor. A career highlight was the
opportunity to participate in the Australia 2020 Summit in the
Productivity Agenda Stream.
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11.30am - 1.00pm Breakout session: Quality Stream
Leadership and the NQF
This is a key professional development opportunity delivered by sector
specialists for NQF Conference delegates. Participate in a hands on
training session that focuses on leadership and the NQF, gaining an
insight into the Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management
course provided by the Professional Support Coordinator (PSC) Alliance.
Kaye Colmer, PSC Alliance
Caroline McGuinness, PSC Alliance
Session Contributor:
Leanne Gibbs, PSC Alliance
Kaye Colmer: PSC Alliance
Leanne Gibbs: PSC Alliance
Kaye Colmer is Chief Excutive Officer of Gowrie SA. Her priorities
have been to build an integrated organisation bringing together
preschool, child care, professional development and learning
programs for children’s services, resources and family programs.
Kaye is committed to the development of a distributed leadership
approach across the Gowrie programs through building
leadership capacity within the whole staff team and ensuring that
structures support staff participation and engagement.
Her belief in the importance of leadership qualifications is
reflected by her ongoing studies in early childhood leadership
and teaching in the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood
(Leadership) at the University of South Australia.
Leanne Gibbs is Chief Executive Officer of Community Child Care
Cooperative NSW and Children’s Services Central. Her focus on,
and passion for, leadership and management is supported by
qualifications in early childhood education, politics and public
policy. Her history in the education and care sector encompasses
roles within services, teaching institutions, government and NGOs.
Carolyn McGuinness: PSC Alliance
Carolyn McGuinness is Manager of Children’s Services Central and
has extensive experience in long day care, preschool and OSHC
services, teaching, managing and advising. She believes in creative
and innovative approaches to building learning communities where
educators, staff, children and families are valued and included.
Presenting organisation
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11.30am - 1.00pm Breakout session: Consistency Stream
The Assessment Story
This session will tell the assessment chapter of the NQF. Learn how lead assessors and authorised officers prepare for and
approach each quality assessment and rating visit. Hear from services that have completed this stage of the NQF journey.
Participants will have the opportunity to gain insight into the process from both perspectives.
Facilitator: Georgia Ramsay, General Manager, Strategy and Operations, ACECQA
Jane Bilberry: Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board (EECSRSB)
Jane Bilberry is an experienced early childhood professional from South Australia who began her teaching career more than 20 years ago. During her career,
Jane has worked in a variety of services including long day care and preschools. She has held a number of positions including teacher and director. Jane has
lived and worked in Australia, UK and the USA. She has a Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education from the University of South Australia.
Lyn Chapman: Department of Education (Tas)
Lyn Chapman’s association with the early childhood education and care sector spans four decades with involvement at local, jurisdictional and national
levels as an early childhood teacher, service manager, consultant, facilitator, regulator and trainer. With qualifications and a wealth of experience in education,
community and children’s services and business management, Lyn is passionate about encouraging others to think reflectively, creatively and positively to
achieve high quality outcomes for children.
Mark Cooper: Department of Education, Training and Employment (Qld)
Mark Cooper is a member of the Assessment and Quality Improvement team in the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment. As
a central office based lead assessor, Mark provides advice and professional support to regional lead assessors and authorised officers, undertakes first
tier reviews and supports the sector to further their understanding of the NQS. Mark is an early childhood educator with 30 years’ experience as a teacher,
education adviser and policy officer.
Peter D’Cress, Assessment Officer, WA Education and Care Regulatory Unit
Peter D’Cress has worked in the OSHC industry for 10 years as an educator and a coordinator with an emphasis on discovering ways to extend the reach of
quality programs and provide the greatest access to the wider community. For five years Peter worked at the Parliament of Western Australia, supporting
the Legislative Assembly, Parliamentary Chamber and Legislative Office, Members of Parliament and assisted with a number of parliamentary publications,
gaining valuable legislative knowledge.
Cate Harris: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Vic)
See profile on page 16.
Aileen Haynes: Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board (EECSRSB)
Aileen Haynes commenced as an Authorised Officer with EECSRB in February 2013. Aileen holds a Master in Early Childhood Education and has previous
experience working within a regulatory environment. As an early childhood educator, Aileen has a passion for providing a service to the community and is
motivated in leading and supporting educators and services in improving the outcomes for children in early childhood education across the Adelaide region.
Robby McGarvey: Director Manuka Childcare Centre
Robby McGarvey is a NZ trained preschool teacher who worked as Head Teacher of the Waitara Central Kindergarten North Taranaki Association before
migrating to Australia more than 25 years ago. She is committed to and passionate about leading teams in the building and establishing of effective
relationships within the local and broader community for the best outcomes for children and the educators, who aspire to love, nurture and educate them.
Kate Phillips: Development Manager, Children’s Services, YMCA Victoria
Kate Phillips joins us from YMCA Victoria, where her role as Development Manager - Children’s Services oversees the areas of outside school hours care,
early learning and occasional care services. Kate has extensive experience in managing quality, building family and educator relationships and facilitating
continuous service improvement. In Victoria, the YMCA has more than 40 approved services, seven of which have been through the rating and assessment
process in 2012 and with another assessment due in September.
Georgia Ramsay: ACECQA
See profile on page 16.
Belinda Sims: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Vic)
Belinda Sims is an experienced early childhood professional with a Master in Education. Belinda has extensive experience working in a broad range of early
childhood settings. She has been involved in the regulation of children’s services for more than 15 years and has most recently worked with teams from across
Australia in the development of policy and practice to allow for the successful implementation of the NQF, ensuring that standards and quality are consistently
addressed in education and care services.
Manuka
Childcare Centre
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2.00 - 3.00pm Keynote: Overcoming Obstacles
Khoa Do: Young Australian of the Year
Young Australian of the Year (2005), Khoa Do will share his story of the importance of
embracing challenge and bringing about generational change. Touching on his own story
as a refugee, Khoa will discuss how education and life lessons provided by his family early
in life helped him to write his own success story. You will be inspired and moved, and will
take away with you the message that you can do anything if you set your mind to it.
Profile
An award winning film-maker, teacher, volunteer and inspirational speaker, Khoa Do’s story of
success and triumph has made him one of the most inspirational public speakers in Australia,
and his innate gift for storytelling is just as apparent in his presentations as it is in his films.
3.00 - 3.30pm Khoa Do: Young Australian
of the Year 2005
The Showcase: Great Ideas!
A number of educators will take to the stage to share stories of how they turned aspirational ideas into inspirational reality. This is
a fast-paced session so be ready to take notes of great ideas to take home with you.
Facilitator: Nigel Collin and Rhonda Livingstone
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Closing plenary ACECQA Board Chair, Rachel Hunter and ACECQA Chief Executive Officer, Karen Curtis will reflect on the NQF Story so far. They will
relive some inspirational moments from the past two days as we embark on the next chapter of the NQF Story.
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Exhibitors
ACECQA would like to thank all of the exhibitors supporting our first conference, the NQF Story. We encourage attendees to visit our
exhibitors while they are at the conference. You will find a map of our exhibitors on the next page.
Exhibitors
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Exhibitors
Exhibitors
Exhibitor map
1 Educational Experience
2 Educational Experience
3 Child Care Super
4 Expect A Star
5 Teaching Solutions
ntion centre
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6 Modern Teaching Aids
7 The Drama Toolbox
8 ECTARC
9 TAFE SA/WA
10 M.A.N Made Creations
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11 QK Technologies
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12 PSC Alliance
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13 Camp Australia
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14 Camp Australia
15 Modern Teaching Aids
Breakout foyer
16 Customised Training
17 The Book Garden
18 In Safe Hands
19 Hubworks!
20 Family Day Care Queensland
21 Educating Kids
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22 Educating Kids
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24 Educating Kids
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27 Educating Kids
28 Bellbird Kidz
29 Bellbird Kidz
30 KU Children’s Services
31 KU Children’s Services
32 Parasol EMT
Parkside Ballroom
33 Empower College
Toilets
34 ANZUK
35 Curriculum Kids
36 KARBEN Training Solutions
Foyer
entry
37 Guardian Early Learning Group
38 Guardian Early Learning Group
39 TAFE NSW
Bayside
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40 A Grade Education and Training
41 Goodstart Early Learning
Parkside Ballroom foyer
42 McArthur Coffee Cart
43 Australian Family Lounge
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Venue
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Australia’s leading business events venue, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is superbly located on the Darling Harbour
waterfront, adjacent to the bustling Sydney central business district.
The centre comprises three major buildings: Convention Centre Bayside, Convention Centre Parkside and the Exhibition Centre.
The NQF Conference will be held in the Parkside precinct.
Just a 10-minute walk from the CBD, this busy events precinct is a favourite Sydney destination.
As well as panoramic views of the city skyline, Darling Harbour offers a winning combination of waterfront dining, accommodation,
entertainment, shopping and leisure activities – providing the perfect backdrop to the NQF Conference.
Accommodation
Accor Hotels manages the Novotel
Sydney on Darling Harbour which
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Accor offers a 10% discount for
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Call the reservations team on
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discount code: NQF120913 to
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(Note: the discount code above is only
for Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour).
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General Information
Before our conference even begins you can start making social connections via our social media channels. You can stay in touch with
ACECQA and other delegates via our Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
f www.facebook.com/ACECQA
in http://linkd.in/xYJKWU
t www.twitter.com/ACECQA
Don’t forget to use the NQF Conference hashtag #nqfcon2013 when discussing the conference on Twitter. You can stay connected
during the conference through SCEC’s free wireless internet connection.
Making face to face connections with your sector colleagues is an added benefit of attending the NQF Conference, providing you with
the opportunity to network and mingle, meet new friends and reacquaint with old ones.
Grab a coffee and catch up with our fantastic sponsors and exhibitors who will share information about their products and services
with you.
Conference registration
Event registration will be located in the Parkside Foyer on Level 1. Registration will be open at 8.00am each day. You will receive your
name tag, a pocket program and NQF Conference satchel. If you experience any difficulties during the conference please ask for
assistance at the registration desk.
Ask ACECQA
Got a question about the NQF? Make sure you stop by the Ask ACECQA booth and talk with ACECQA’s staff. It’s located near the
registration desk and will be open throughout the conference. You can also charge your phone, tablet or other electronic devices at
our booth.
Download the NQF Conference app
Your NQF Conference experience will be at your fingertips with the customised event app we have created for you.
Free to download, you can keep up to date with all that is happening at the conference, provide feedback to the organisers, answer
real time questions from speakers and connect with other attendees. The app will allow you to create your own schedule and help
you manage your time at the NQF Conference efficiently and effectively. It will allow you to access presentations and documents
before, during and after the conference. You can also use it to locate your chosen sessions and exhibitor booths with ease. The NQF
Conference app is all about streamlining your experience. You really won’t miss a thing.
To download the NQF Conference app go to your app store, search for and download ShowGizmo and register to login.
If you don’t have an iPhone, Android or Blackberry you can open the browser on your smartphone and go to the showgizmo.mobi to
see the ‘mobile app’.
Morning and afternoon tea
There are plenty of chances to refresh and regroup during the day. Morning and afternoon tea is a great chance to connect with our
sponsors and exhibitors in the Parkside Foyer area to find out more about what they can offer you and your organisation.
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Meet your ACECQA Board
Top row: Gayle Ginnane, Tracey Bradley, Anne Reddell, June McLoughlin, Tonia Godhard AM, Professor Alison Elliott, Professor Pauline Harris.
Bottom row: Michael Manthorpe, Professor Collette Tayler, Rachel Hunter, Amanda Morphett and Mark Brown.
Professor Pauline Harris
See Rachel’s profile on page 8 of the program.
Professor Pauline Harris is the Lillian de Lissa Chair, Early Childhood (Research) at
the University of South Australia, in partnership with SA Department of Education
and Children’s Services.
Professor Collette Tayler: Deputy Chair
See Collette’s profile on page 12 of the program.
Tracey Bradley
Tracey Bradley has worked in the early years for more than 27 years. She has
worked with children, managed services, developed new programs and has
mentored services in rural and remote areas.
Tracey participated on a working group involved in the development of new
child care legislation in Tasmania and has continued to support services to meet
legislative requirements.
Pauline’s previous academic appointment was at the University of Wollongong for
20 years, where she specialised in early childhood play, curriculum, language and
literacy. She has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters and books,
and has been lead investigator on three significant Australian Research Council
Discovery projects.
Michael Manthorpe
Mark Brown is the Director, Education and Training Regulation, Department of
Education Services, in Western Australia. Mark has been involved in education
in WA since 1974 as a primary school teacher, university lecturer, curriculum and
assessment manager, and director for Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum in WA.
Michael Manthorpe PSM joined the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in
July 2013 as Deputy Secretary of the Portfolio Coordination and Innovation Group.
Previously, Michael was a deputy secretary at the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). He was responsible for the
department’s corporate and state network functions. Michael is a career public
servant. Prior to becoming a deputy secretary at DEEWR, he undertook roles in
workplace relations, employment, workforce participation and strategic policy
areas. He had responsibility for contract management, purchasing, and policy
settings for employment services.
In recent years, he has managed the registration of non-government schools
(Kindergarten to Year 12).
June McLoughlin
Mark Brown
Professor Alison Elliott
Professor Alison Elliott has extensive cross sectorial and cross jurisdiction
experience in early education research, policy and management. She is widely
recognised for her expertise in children’s education and care, particularly in young
children’s learning and wellbeing especially those in remote and economically
vulnerable communities.
Gayle Ginnane
June McLoughlin has expertise in policy and service development within
children’s education and care, disability, parenting and family support fields. June
has managed many state and national projects designed to refocus early years
services to provide more integrated support for families with young children. June
holds positions on a number of boards and committees and was the Chair of the
former National Childcare Accreditation Council Board.
Amanda Morphett
Gayle Ginnane is a former senior public servant with a background as a financial
regulator. Gayle has worked in several Australian Government agencies and been
involved with a number of voluntary organisations including at senior and board
levels. She is now an independent director with a number of board appointments
including at the former National Childcare Accreditation Council.
Amanda Morphett is the Senior Director of South Coogee Children’s Service,
responsible for both early learning and out of school hours care programs. Prior
to taking up this role in 2013 she was the Director of Jenny Wren Early Learning
Centre and Outside School Hours Care Program in Canberra, where she was an
active advocate for the quality agenda in the local early childhood community.
Her previous board roles include National President of Child Care Associations
Australia, and State President of the ACT Children’s Services Association.
Tonia Godhard AM
Anne Reddell
Tonia Godhard AM has worked as an early childhood director and academic and
has held senior roles in a range of community based children’s services including
the position of CEO of SDN in New South Wales.
Anne Reddell was Executive Director in the Office for Early Childhood Education
and Care, Queensland Department of Education and Training until her retirement
in July 2012. Anne has a proven track record in children’s education and care and
a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and supporting families.
She has dedicated 20 years to leading Queensland Government policy and service
delivery, with a focus on early childhood development and education and care.
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Travel information
Travelling to Darling Harbour
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Sydney, just a 10-minute walk from the CBD and
is serviced by most modes of transport.
By car
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is easily accessible by car. Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on
Darling Drive.
By train
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible by both train and light rail services. The nearest public train station is
Town Hall Station which is approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the Convention Centre.
By bus
The 443 bus service runs to locations such as the Maritime Museum and Harris Street, Ultimo. The Convention Centre is approximately
5 minutes walking distance from these locations.
By ferry
Sydney Ferries run a public service from the Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour to Circular Quay, stopping at Balmain, Milsons Point
and McMahons Point. The Sydney Aquarium is only a 5 minute walk from the Convention Centre. For timetable enquiries, please refer
to their website at www.sydneyferries.nsw.gov.au.
The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options, including a trip planner
function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get around Sydney.
VIP Welcome reception sponsor
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Bronze Sponsors
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Terms and Conditions
Event Details
Limitation of Liability
The NQF National Conference (the Event) is facilitated by ACECQA (the Facilitator) of
(Level 15, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney). The date and location of the Event are detailed
on your ticket. The Facilitator reserves the right to change the date or location of the
Event and will notify you of the alternate date or location.
While ACECQA has taken all care in the organisation of the Event, it accepts no
responsibility for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) which may be
incurred by you as a result of, or in connection with, your attendance at the Event or
use of the gifts or promotional material.
Your purchase of a ticket to attend the Event indicates your acceptance of these
terms and conditions. The Facilitator reserves the right to change these terms and
conditions (including its privacy policy) and notify you by posting an updated version
of the terms and conditions on its website.
YOU INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE FACILITATOR, ITS EMPLOYEES AND
AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
WHICH MAY BE INCURRED BY, OR AWARDED AGAINST YOU AS A RESULT OF YOUR
ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT AND/OR YOUR USE OF THE GIFT OR PROMOTIONAL
ITEMS SUPPLIED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT.
Ticket Price
The ticket price to the Event is as stated on your ticket.
The ticket price to the Event is GST inclusive.
Your ticket includes what you have purchased and is shown in the registration and
will be confirmed by registration email.
Availability and Order Confirmation
Tickets to the Event are limited. The Facilitator reserves the right to refuse to issue
tickets for reasons of oversubscription to the Event.
You will receive confirmation of your order from the Facilitator via the online
registration platform within a reasonable time after placing your order.
Substituted Attendance
You may choose to substitute attendees at no charge by advising the Facilitators in
writing up to seven working days before the Event.
Experts, Presenters, Panelists
The Presenters for the Event have been confirmed, but are subject to change without
notice to you. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations based on changes to the
Presenter line-up for the Event.
Any opinion expressed by a Presenter at the Event is that of the Presenter personally,
and does not reflect the views, opinions or beliefs of the Facilitator.
Gifts and Prizes
The Facilitator does not accept any responsibility or liability in connection with prizes
and other promotional items.
The Facilitator may elect, at its discretion, to award prizes to attendees of the
Event. Any decision of the Facilitator to award prizes at the Event is final and no
correspondence will be entered into.
Refund
Payment is to be made online at the time of booking tickets using credit card via the
Facilitator’s online registration website or within seven days using EFT.
A full refund of registration fees paid less a 15% administration fee will be available for
cancellations notified to the Facilitator on or before
21 August 2013.
A 50% refund of registration fees paid will be available for cancellations notified to the
Facilitator from 22 August until 1 September 2013.
No refund is available for cancellations notified to the Facilitator on or after 2
September 2013.
Where the Facilitator changes the date or time of the Event such that you are unable
to attend the Event, within 14 days of receiving notification of the change, you may
obtain a refund or substitute another attendee.
THE FACILITATOR, ITS EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE
AT THE EVENT AND/OR YOUR USE OF THE GIFT OR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS SUPPLIED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT.
To the extent permitted by law, the maximum liability of the Facilitator arising out of
its facilitation of the Event is limited to the total ticket price relevant to each attendee.
Privacy
The Facilitator will collect personal information about you when you purchase
tickets to the Event and download the event application. The Facilitator may use
this personal information to inform you of future events to be held by the Facilitator,
or may pass on these details to its suppliers and other third parties involved in the
facilitation of events held by the Facilitator, and who abide by the National Privacy
Principles. You may also contact the Facilitator at any time to request that the
Facilitator not disclose your personal information.
The personal information collected by the Facilitator is used to ensure that the tickets
you have purchased are delivered to you electronically and that you are advised of
any changes to the Event. Financial information (such as credit card or bank account
numbers) is collected to verify your identity and confirm your purchase, and is not
shared with the suppliers or other third parties of the Facilitator.
The Facilitator will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to keep secure any
information it holds about you, and requires that of its suppliers and other third
parties involved in the facilitation of events held by the Facilitator.
The Facilitator’s website may use cookies to keep track of your purchasing
information. Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to the hard
drive of your computer for record keeping purposes. If you do not wish to receive any
cookies, you may set your web browser to refuse cookies. However, this may mean
you may not be able to purchase tickets from the Facilitator online or use any other
functionality of the Facilitator’s website.
Where the Facilitator has provided external links in connection with the Event,
you acknowledge and agree that these websites are not under the control of the
Facilitator, and as such it is not responsible for the privacy practices of the suppliers of
those links.
As an attendee of the event, you may be recorded and/or photographed by the onsite
video production team and event photographer. By accepting the ticket terms and
conditions, the attendee consents to the use of an image or video of themselves to be
used in post event material and publication.
Unauthorised Distribution of Promotional Material
Sponsors and Exhibitors are the only Parties with permission to distribute
promotional material at the Event.
Content correct as of 29 August 2013. For latest updates and information, please visit the
conference website http://conference.acecqa.gov.au or download the NQF Conference
app from ShowGizmo in your app store.
Cancellation
The Facilitator reserves the right to cancel the event at any time for any reason.
Where it is necessary for the Facilitator to cancel the Event, for whatever reason,
the Facilitator will issue a full refund to all ticket holders as soon as is reasonably
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TAFE NSW
Congratulates ACECQA on the success of the
National Quality Framework Conference 2013
We work with a wide range of
children’s services, employers,
educators and organisations,
including those in regional, rural
and remote areas to provide
customised training from the
Certificate III through to a Bachelor
Degree.
Our quality training options are
tailored to meet your needs.
They include:
• online learning
• workplace learning
• flexible delivery
• recognition of your current
skills.
Find the right training solution for you at:
https://www.tafensw.edu.au or any TAFE Institute.
Hunter Institute 131 225
www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au
New England Institute 1800 448 176
www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au
Northern Sydney Institute 131 674
www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au
South Western Institute 131 974
www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au
Western Institute 1300 823 393
www.wsi.tafensw.edu.au
North Coast Institute 1300 628 233
www.northcoast.tafensw.edu.au
Illawarra Institute 1300 766 123
www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au
Riverina Institute 1300 138 318
www.rit.tafensw.edu.au
Sydney Institute 1300 360 601
www.sydneytafe.edu.au
Western Sydney Institute 131 870
www.wsi.tafensw.edu.au
Over 15,000 enrolments in education and care courses last year
Strong partnerships with peak organisations and employers
Quality outcomes that employers recognise
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Conference program sponsored by
ACECQA NQF Conference 2013
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
12-13 September 2013
Copyright © ACECQA 2013

Conference Program

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