Introductory Session-FDCAQ’s Get it Together Resource
September 15th | 9.30am – 10.30am

The introductory session will:

• Explore all four components of the Get It Together kit.
• Discuss ways Practice Mentors (also known as Coordinators) can use this resource to support Educators to explore the core themes, principles and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework.

* THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT *

FDCAQ State Regional Meeting
October 5th | 9.30am – 12.30pm

This Regional Meeting is FREE for FDCAQ Members and $35.00 for Non Members
Our maximum in-house numbers allocated for 7/20 Smallwood Place Murrarie is 35 participants.
Our maximum online numbers allocated for the Regional Meeting is 25 participants.

The Agenda for this State Regional Meeting will include:

• Information from DET (Cathy O’Malley) – Trends in FDC during the Assessment and Rating Process
• Professional Conversation reflecting on information from the DET presentation and reconnecting to key standouts from previous regional meeting and where to from here
• Connecting about FDCAQ membership and how we charge and what we deliver

Online Introductory Session – Practice Mentor Capability Framework
October 11th | 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Now you have received you’re FDCAQ’s Practice Mentor Capability Framework Resource do you want to know more about it!

The introductory session will:

Explore all three components of the Practice Mentor Capability Framework kit.
Discuss ways to engage with the Capability Framework as a resource for identifying the current skills and knowledge needed in the role as a Practice Mentor (also known as Coordinators).

* THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT *

5 Reasons Why Loose Parts are an important part in any Early Childhood setting
November 3rd | 7.00pm – 9.00pm

This Loose Parts Session will:

• Awaken creativity and possibilities
• Stimulate imagination
• Provide open learning opportunities
• Lead to problem solving and theoretical reasoning
• Embed the 3 R’s recycle, reuse and recycle

* THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT *

Educational Leader Network Meeting
December 7th | 1.00pm – 2.30pm

This is a valuable space for conversations around the Educational Leader Role and a great opportunity to share stories, develop strategies and resources to support your role in your service.

During this Educational Network Meeting we will:

• discuss current Early Years research and development
• share your Educational Leader stories
• unpack any new skills or knowledge you have learnt in the role
• develop strategies and resources to support you in your role
• network with other Educational Leaders

* THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT *

FDCAQ New Coordinator Training “Coordinator to Practice Mentor”
October 26th | 9.30am – 4.00pm
October 27th | 8.30am – 3.00pm

This is a two day in-service training opportunity for new Coordinators (Practice Mentors) to examine the role of a Coordinator (Practice Mentor) within the Legislation and the National Quality Framework.

Workshop outline:

• How services philosophy, policies and operational procedures fit together.
• Approved Provider, Nominated Supervisor, Educational Leader obligations and legislative requirements.
• Learning ‘who’s who in the zoo’ in FDC. All the players and programs connected to the FDC model.
• Examining the visiting process and building partnerships.
• Understanding individual learning styles
• Using FDCAQ’s new resource “Practice Mentor Capability Framework Guide” as a tool to mentoring educators.

“Building Confidence in Program and Practice” Educator Session | Toowoomba
October 15th | 9.30am – 3.00pm

FDCAQ has created the “Get it Together!” Educator and Practice Mentor resource kit to support the Family Day Care Sector to recognise the quality outcomes for children that currently exist within FDC.

We believe this FDC specific resource will assist Educators talk confidently about the valuable work they do. This session will:

• Highlight what is a FDC curriculum
• Discuss the complexities of Program and Practice
• Unpack the Get it Together Resource

“Building Confidence in Program and Practice” Educator Session | Cairns
November 12th | 9.30am – 3.00pm

FDCAQ has created the “Get it Together!” Educator and Practice Mentor resource kit to support the Family Day Care Sector to recognise the quality outcomes for children that currently exist within FDC.

We believe this FDC specific resource will assist Educators talk confidently about the valuable work they do. This session will:

• Highlight what is a FDC curriculum
• Discuss the complexities of Program and Practice
• Unpack the Get it Together Resource

Inspiring Excellence – One Day Conference | Goondiwindi FDC
November 26th | 9.00am – 3.00pm

This fantastic One Day Workshop will be jam packed with Key Note Speakers and a variety of sessions around Early Childhood Children and their Environments. 

Topics for this One Day Conference include :

• Key Note- Brain Development research can influence Early Childhood
• CurriculumAgency of the ChildEnriching Care EnvironmentsEarly
• Childhood Literacy and NumeracyCreating Risk Rich Environments
• Loose Parts Workshop
• Building Resilience – How Resilient are you?

FDCAQ State Regional Meeting
October 5th | 9.30am – 12.30pm

This Regional Meeting is FREE for FDCAQ Members and $35.00 for Non Members
Our maximum in-house numbers allocated for 7/20 Smallwood Place Murrarie is 35 participants.
Our maximum online numbers allocated for the Regional Meeting is 25 participants.

The Agenda for this State Regional Meeting will include:

• Information from DET (Cathy O’Malley) – Trends in FDC during the Assessment and Rating Process

• Professional Conversation reflecting on information from the DET presentation and reconnecting to key standouts from previous regional meeting and where to from here

• Connecting about FDCAQ membership and how we charge and what we deliver

FDCAQ State Regional Meeting
October 5th | 9.30am – 12.30pm

This Regional Meeting is FREE for FDCAQ Members and $35.00 for Non Members
Our maximum in-house numbers allocated for 7/20 Smallwood Place Murrarie is 35 participants.
Our maximum online numbers allocated for the Regional Meeting is 25 participants.

The Agenda for this State Regional Meeting will include:

• Information from DET (Cathy O’Malley) – Trends in FDC during the Assessment and Rating Process

• Professional Conversation reflecting on information from the DET presentation and reconnecting to key standouts from previous regional meeting and where to from here

• Connecting about FDCAQ membership and how we charge and what we deliver