Connection at the Heart of Practice was created in response to the growing pressures facing early childhood educators. Rather than asking educators to do more, this conference invites you to reconnect with the relationships, practices and professional purpose that sit at the heart of quality early childhood education.

Through practical, evidence-informed presentations and meaningful conversations, you'll explore how connection, regulation, intentional guidance and reflective practice can strengthen educator wellbeing, support children and families, and build more sustainable professional practice.

Our presenters have been carefully selected for the expertise, experience and unique perspectives they bring to early childhood education. Together, they represent leadership, research, educator wellbeing, intentional pedagogy and relationship-based practice.