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Early Learning Matters Forum
July 29 @ 9:15 am - 2:30 pm

Early Learning Matters Forum
A forum to bring together early childhood educators, service providers, and sector leaders to connect, share practice, and strengthen our collective impact.
Program
Presenters: Update (Presentation slides)
- The AEDC Team – Community Data Explorer
- Imagination Library Kippax Team – Presentation Slides – Slides from United Ways Australia
- A local Allied Health Professional – Presentation Slides
- The Preschool Pathways Team, Education Directorate ACT – Presentation Slides
- A Senior Lecturer from CIT – Presentation Slides
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When and Where
- Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
- Time: 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM
- Venue: UnitingCare Kippax, 130 Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615
Why Early Learning Matters Week?
Early Learning Matters Week is a national initiative led by Early Childhood Australia. It highlights the foundational role early learning plays in the lives of children, families, and communities.
Held across Australia from 29 July to 2 August 2025, the week is an opportunity to:
- Raise awareness of the role of high-quality early learning and care in the lives of young children and their families
- Highlight the scope and complexity of educators’ work with young children
- Shine a spotlight on the unique strengths of early childhood educators to meet the array of needs that children have
- Connect community leaders and parliamentarians with local early childhood education and care services
- Celebrate the commitment and professionalism of educators and service providers.
What to Expect at the Early Learning Matters Forum
Our forum is designed to reflect on the national goals, with a program tailored to Belconnen context. The forum will cover:
- An overview of the latest AEDC data and what it means for Belconnen
- Insights from the preschool Pathways Series, focusing on Play as a foundation for learning
- Tips for ECEC educators on having difficult conversations with families
- A session on educator selfcare and wellbeing
- Updates on the Imagination Library Kippax Program
- Resource packs, certificates, tea and lunch
Register today!
- https://tinyurl.com/earlylearningmattersforum
- email village@kippax.org.au
- call 02 6254 1733