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In this inspiring episode, Simone sits down with the leadership and pedagogical powerhouse team from Gilgandra Preschool. Together, they share how they have pioneered a model of "adaptive quality" that is responsive to changing rural/regional/remote community realities, workforce pressures and unique child needs.
The team dives deep into the philosophy that high-quality outcomes do not begin with programs alone, but rather through a beautiful chain reaction - people build culture, culture shapes systems, systems sustain quality, and quality ultimately strengthens outcomes for children.
Listeners will hear how Gilgandra Preschool moves far beyond box-ticking to foster a deeply reflective workplace where educator capability is continuously nurtured. This episode completely flips the narrative around regional disadvantage, showing how rural constraints can be used as creative design challenges for innovation. Instead of letting distance, workforce shortages, or a lack of specialist access define them, the Gilgandra team shares how they redesigned their service from the ground up. Tune in to discover how to transform barriers into opportunities for your own early childhood community!If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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Welcome back to the Road Safety in Early Education podcast mini-series! In this episode, we reframe the local streetscape as a giant, interactive picture book, demonstrating how road safety education naturally drives early language and literacy.
Aligning with EYLF V2.0 Outcome 5, the team discusses how real-world experiences—like decoding environmental print and using "commentary walking"—build rich oral language and critical thinking in young children.
The conversation covers practical ways to weave vital road safety messages into play-based learning using Kids and Traffic's free resources. Our guests highlight how educators can use DIY storybook templates to co-create personalised books featuring photos of their own children, families, and local traffic environments. Amanda and Bec also share tips on using their 'Guidelines for Using Passenger Safety Photos' to ensure visual accuracy while sparking organic, collaborative safety conversations with families.
Tune in to learn how to capture children’s voices through safe journeys!
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https://kidsandtraffic.mq.edu.au/https://kidsandtraffic.mq.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Generic-16-Guidelines-for-using-passenger-safety-photos-Info-Sheet.pdf
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Learn Play Thrive podcast! In this episode, host Simone Brand sits down with Dorothée Seeto, Director of Endless Play Studio.
Many early childhood services find themselves stuck, scattered, or dependent on a single passionate educator when it comes to sustainability practices. Dorothée delivers a powerful reframe to overcome this overwhelm - "Sustainability isn’t just an extra chore or green stuff like recycling bins, but the vital project of growing capable, connected and courageous 21st-century citizens".
The discussion unpacks how to drive a genuine culture of sustainability using a tailored, whole-of-centre approach. Dorothée explains how leaders can anchor the journey of sustainability in their service's unique philosophy, existing routines and team strengths. By making every educator feel valued, teams can build a shared, place-based vision where environmental education brings everyone joy rather than feeling like a box-ticking exercise.
Listeners will walk away with highly practical strategies to weave sustainability across the curriculum. Educators are invited to step into the role of curious co-researchers who slow down, follow the children’s lead, and turn everyday play into learning for a sustainable future.
Tune in to discover how your leadership can help every educator see the unique, irreplaceable value they bring to a regenerative early years environment!
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Play Provocations podcast mini-series with host Linda Harrison! In this episode, Linda is joined by Dr. Kate Highfield, Head of School for the School of Teacher Education at the University of Canberra. As a co-author of Early Childhood Australia’s updated 'Statement on Young Children and Digital Technologies', Dr. Highfield shares ways digital tools can be used as open-ended loose parts that interact with the physical world to deeply enrich wonder, investigation, and creative agency.
The discussion unpacks vital planning considerations from the revised ECA statement, highlighting the four key pillars - Relationships, Health and Wellbeing, Citizenship, and Play and Pedagogy. Dr. Highfield explains that intentional digital play should never be about passive screen consumption. Instead, technology must sit comfortably alongside gross motor and messy play, ensuring children remain content creators who control the technology rather than being controlled by it.
Listeners will walk away with three highly practical, EYLF-aligned digital play provocations. You'll explore ways to use digital backdrops to expand dramatic play, use a wireless magnifying wand to inspire detailed charcoal drawings of nature, and "Soundscape Architects" which embeds child-recorded audio directly into block construction. Tune in to discover how to merge the digital and physical worlds to build a truly holistic early learning ecosystem!Find out more:
https://digitalchild.org.au/educators/
https://www.deakin.edu.au/faculty-of-arts-and-education/research/centre-of-excellence-for-the-digital-child
https://katehighfield.com/about-kate/
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In this episode of the Learn Play Thrive podcast, host Simone Brand invites listeners to journey into the intentional heart of infant and toddler pedagogy alongside two leading academics and sector voices - Andi Salamon from the University of Canberra and Tina Stratigos from the University of Sydney.
This deep-dive discussion aims to move foundational theorists like Bowlby, Parten, and Piaget off the dusty bookshelf and directly into everyday early childhood practice. As co-authors of the recently published resource 'Intentional Practice with Infants and Toddlers: Pedagogies for Learning, Development and Wellbeing', Andi and Tina share their immense expertise on translating theory into responsive, respectful, and participatory communicative practices that transform how we see, hear, and support the youngest children in our care.
Throughout the conversation, they unpack practical ways early childhood educators can intentionally design environments and everyday interactions using these theoretical frameworks. Listeners will discover how to look past the surface of Bowlby's 'secure attachment' to deepen a child's sense of belonging; how to value Mildred Parten’s 'solitary' and 'onlooker' play stages as periods of rich discovery; and how Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development can shape a pedagogy that recognises infants as active constructors of their own worlds.
Concluding with inspiring takeaway messages, Andi and Tina challenge educators to reflect on how contemporary, interdisciplinary theories frame their thinking, ultimately reshaping daily practice to profoundly elevate the lived experiences of infants and toddlers.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of Learn Play Thrive’s Little Library mini-series, where host Linda Harrison is joined by Linda Stock—a qualified early childhood educator, therapeutic practitioner, and university lecturer specialising in children’s literature.
In this illuminating conversation, the two experts dive deep into the emotional landscapes of picture books, focusing on Anna Walker’s award-winning story, Mr Huff. Linda Stock draws upon her extensive background in Bibliotherapy and Narrative Therapy to explain how the story externalises a child’s anxiety, turning a heavy emotion into a separate entity—a grey cloud named "Mr Huff"—that children can look at, talk to, and walk beside rather than being defined by it.
This episode focuses on how emotional literacy, highlighting how one-on-one shared reading acts as a form of therapy by fostering secure attachments. The discussion introduces the concept of the 'Third Space'—the sacred, imaginative zone between a child’s inner world and an adult’s understanding where meaningful emotional growth unfolds. Listeners will take away a strength-based toolkit for helping young children feel safe, secure, and deeply supported through the use of picture books.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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In this episode of the Learn Play Thrive podcast, host Simone Brand sits down with Dr. Kaylene Henderson—a medically trained child and adolescent psychiatrist, parenting specialist, and one of Australia’s most trusted early childhood experts. Known for her warm, relatable style and ability to translate complex research into "doable" approaches,
Dr. Henderson unpacks the emotional and practical hurdles parents and educators face when navigating the "Goldilocks dilemma" of support. Together, they explore why it is so difficult to step back, how our own upbringing and modern time pressures impact our teaching, and how to successfully find that sweet spot of helping just enough to allow children to experience crucial, confidence-building moments.
Listeners will walk away with a new perspective on tackling anxiety and developing long-term independence in the early years. Dr. Henderson dives deep into the magic effect of simply teaching children how anxiety works, explaining how to "avoid avoidance" by scaffolding tasks so they become hard but completely doable rather than letting children opt out.
This insightful conversation serves as a powerful reminder that resilience is not a fixed trait, but an asset built through everyday interactions. Tune in to hear why Dr. Henderson believes that early childhood educators, parents, and carers—not specialists—are the ones perfectly positioned to shift current trajectories and bring out the absolute best in this pandemic-born generation.Find out more:
Website (Educator resources): https://drkaylenehenderson.com/ Courage Coaching Online (Programs for families & primary schools): https://couragecoachingonline.com/ A Dose of Awesomeness (Resources for families): https://adoseofawesomeness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkaylenehenderson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kaylene_henderson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kaylene-henderson-43987462If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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What takes an early childhood service from a group of people working in the same building to a collaborative, ethical community of practice? In this episode of our Navigating the NQS mini-series, host Simone Brand dives straight into the heart of team culture: Quality Area 4, Standard 4.2 – Professionalism.
This quality standard is about the spirit—it’s the invisible glue that holds a service together. We discuss how Exceeding services move beyond just "getting along" by using active tools like peer mentoring circles and strengths registers, while transforming the ECA Code of Ethics from a staffroom poster into a living guide for everyday ethical decision-making.
When approved providers and service leaders actively focus on educator wellbeing and build resilience, that confidence flows directly down to the children and out to families. This episode delivers practical insights on navigating hard conversations; building a transparent no-blame culture for collective growth; and embedding your service philosophy into daily practice.
Grab your notebook, subscribe to Learn Play Thrive on your favourite podcast platform, and use our included critical reflection questions to help your team confidently strive for an Exceeding rating!If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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In this very special live episode of Learn Play Thrive, host Simone Brand sits down with Aunty Tracey Linn Bostock—a Bundjalung Mulungjali Woman, artist, author and early childhood educator with over 30 years of experience in the sector.
If you have ever used the beautiful Acknowledgement of Country featured on ABC's Play School, you are already familiar with Aunty Tracey's incredible work. In this episode, she shares the deep meaning behind those words, her visionary ideas for the sector and practical wisdom for educational leaders striving to be genuinely culturally responsive.
Key discussion points:
- Aunty Tracey breaks down the specific words and intentional actions she created for Play School's Acknowledgement of Country used by educators and children all across Australia.
-Hear Aunty Tracey’s inspiring vision for a reciprocal exchange program operating between urban early childhood services and country-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.
- Practical, grounded advice for educators on how to move past tokenistic practices and empower their teams to embed First Nations perspectives deeply across all areas of the curriculum.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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In this episode of our Road Safety in Early Education mini-series, we explore how to move beyond 'Road Safety Week' and embed life-saving messages into your daily curriculum throuhgout the year. Using high-quality, play-based pedagogy aligned with the EYLF V2.0, we discuss how to use transitions, dramatic play, and children’s spontaneous interests to make road safety a natural part of early learning.
The highlight of the episode is a deep dive into Gilgandra Preschool, where road safety is embedded through First Nations culture. Discover how educators used the Wiradjuri word Girrawaa (goanna) to create a culturally relevant helmet safety rhyme and adapted resources with local Aboriginal artwork. From intentional teaching on bike tracks to using photos of the local neighborhood in the block area... you’ll walk away with practical tips to make road safety education visible, meaningful and culturally respectful in your ECEC service.
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In this episode of Learn Play Thrive, we explore the vital role of sleep and rest in early childhood settings with the team from Sleep Smart Australia.
Quality sleep is a cornerstone of child development, yet navigating sleep routines in an ECEC environment can be complex. We dive into how Sleep Smart Australia is revolutionizing this space by bridging the gap between safe sleep guidelines and nurturing, responsive practice. We discuss their unique approach, which integrates evidence-based safety standards with the Circle of Security® framework, ensuring that sleep time is not just a routine, but a moment of emotional connection and security.
Whether you are an educator looking to refine your rest-time pedagogy or a leader seeking to align your service with the latest health and safety standards, this conversation offers practical insights into creating calming, respectful, and evidence-informed sleep environments for every child.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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Step outside the four walls of an early years classroom and into a world of invitations to wonder. In this episode of Play Provocations, Linda Harrison sits down with Centre Director and nature play advocate Aimee Hansen to explore how the natural world acts as a living, breathing co-teacher. They discuss how nature play builds essential executive function and school readiness in children under five. By engaging with sticks, stones, and soil, young learners are developing a deep-seated appreciation for sustainability and their role as active citizens in a changing world.
Get ready to transform your practice with three hands-on nature provocations designed to spark curiosity and connection. Learn how to set up a Bush Kitchen that integrates Indigenous ingredients, or how to turn a simple veggie patch into a Sensory Salad Garden play provocation. Even if you’re stuck indoors, Aimee shares how a Nature Weaving station can bring the textures and scents of the unbuilt world to the classroom. Tune in to discover how these intentional arrangements of natural materials encourage children to investigate and lead their own learning journey through nature play.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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In this moving episode, we are joined by international guest Jeanette Yoffe, Clinical Director of Yoffe Therapy and founder of the Celia Center in LA. Jeanette shares her profound personal journey through the foster and adoption systems, explaining how her own history of separation fueled her mission to become a therapist and advocate. She introduces powerful therapeutic tools — such as the "anger, sad, and out-of-control bags" — designed to help children process the complex traumas and instabilities often associated with being in care.
For educators, Jeanette highlights the critical role of becoming a "safe attachment figure" through consistency and routine. She discusses how predictable environments provide an essential anchor for children who have experienced upheaval and offers guidance on building respectful, non-judgmental partnerships with foster and adoptive families.
This episode is an invaluable resource for any professional looking to provide trauma-informed support and a sense of belonging to children navigating the complexities of the child welfare system.
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https://celiacenter.org/
https://yoffetherapy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorTYpNvgu1cMzthnTPrz43GYzuqIGC-kb7xrzw_NzQ6Awa2XxchIf you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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Join us for a heartwarming new episode of the Learn Play Thrive: Little Library mini-series! Host Linda Harrison sits down with bestselling children's author Ashleigh Barton to explore her latest picture book, What Do You Call Your Mum?
This rhyming story takes readers around the world to discover the many names for "Mum"—from Okaasan in Japan to Tina in Fiji. Ashleigh shares the inspiration behind this "love letter to families," explaining how the story shows that while languages and cultures vary, the nurturing role of a mother figure is a shared human experience. It’s a soulful conversation that highlights how diverse representation in quality children's literature can help create a sense of belonging for every child.
This episode also dives deep into the pedagogy of play and early literacy. Linda and Ashleigh discuss how the book’s rhythmic structure builds phonological awareness and aligns with EYLF V2.0 learning outcomes by fostering effective communication and cultural safety. You'll hear Ashleigh read enchanting snippets from the text and share story-inspired learning experiences—including creating a 'Name Sound Wall' and setting up a 'Finnish Café' for pretend play.
Whether you are an educator looking to acknowledge linguistic diversity or a parent wanting to spark a love for diverse cultures, this episode is packed with practical tips to help the little ones in your life read, play, and thrive! Listen now and share your play-based setups using #LPTLittleLibrary!
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In this episode of the Learn Play Thrive podcast, we are joined by Megan Jones, a Clinical Psychologist with over 26 years of experience, to unpack the science behind building secure attachments.
Megan clarifies common misconceptions, explaining how research-driven attachment-based parenting is vastly different from permissive parenting. We explore the "control center" of the parent-child relationship, focusing on how co-regulation and emotion coaching allow parents to stay deeply connected with their children even during the most challenging tantrums and bedtime battles.
The discussion provides a practical roadmap for setting clear, age-appropriate limits without sacrificing warmth. Megan introduces evidence-based approaches like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), illustrating how consistent boundaries actually help children feel safer and more understood.
This episode is a powerful reassurance for parents, reminding us that "perfect" isn't the goal... rather, it is the combination of attuned responsiveness and calm, predictable guidance that sets a child on a trajectory for long-term emotional security.
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www.arcfamilypsychology.com.au/
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In this next episode of our Road Safety in Early Education mini-series, host Linda Harrison is joined by experts Amanda and Bec to shift the conversation from "one-off incursions" to a deliberate, ongoing commitment. We dive into the three core pillars of effective road safety education - partnerships, policies, and programming. Discover why road safety shouldn't be a stand-alone topic, but rather a living part of your service’s daily routines. Our guests explain how to move beyond basic messages and create a robust framework that embeds road safety into the very fabric of your early childhood environment.
We also tackle the practical side of these pillars, reimagining service policies as active tools rather than documents on a shelf. Learn how to weave road safety into excursion plans, transition-to-school procedures, and emergency evacuations while maintaining a play-based, child-centered approach to programming. This episode emphasises the vital balance of engaging children in the "how" and "why" of road safety without making them responsible for their own safety. Tune in to learn how to build a culturally safe and pedagogically sound road safety program that reflects the EYLF V2.0 and supports your local community.
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In this compelling episode of Learn Play Thrive, host Simone Brand joins forces with Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood, to confront the systemic fractures currently defining the early childhood landscape. From 'childcare deserts' and soaring fees to the myth of informal care, this conversation strips away the political jargon to reveal the real-world impact on Australian families. Georgie explains why the current market-driven ECEC model is operating as failing social infrastructure, and she calls for a fundamental shift in how we value the early years.
The dialogue dives deep into the non-negotiable reality of the workforce crisis, highlighting that high-quality education is impossible without a fairly paid and supported workforce. With 20,000 educator vacancies nationwide, Simone and Georgie discuss how professional retention directly dictates the stability and safety net families rely on. This episode is an inspiring roadmap for a system redesign—one that prioritises evidence-based pedagogy and universal access, ensuring that the ECEC sector finally works for children, families and educators.
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www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/
www.instagram.com/theparenthood/
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In this episode of the Navigating the NQS mini-series, host Simone Brand dives into Quality Area 4, Standard 4.1—Staffing Arrangements. Simone tackles the elephant in the room—the national ECEC workforce shortage—and explores how high-quality services can maintain intentionality despite the daily marathon of meeting ratios. We break down how to move beyond simply 'covering the floor' to strategically deploying staff strengths, ensuring that even during high-stress transition times or when utilising relief staff, the focus remains firmly on children’s learning and development.
The discussion explores the critical balance between 'organisation of educators' (4.1.1) and 'continuity of staff' (4.1.2), highlighting why predictable, long-term relationships are the cornerstone of a child’s sense of security. Simone shares practical strategies for building an Exceeding culture, from creating robust induction packs for casual staff to using the ECA Code of Ethics as a living guide for professional stability.Whether you are navigating the challenges of a rural setting or looking for critical reflection questions to spark your next team meeting, this episode offers a grounded, empathetic roadmap for ensuring your staffing arrangements provide the stable, enriching environment every child deserves.
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In this special live episode of the Learn Play Thrive podcast, we take you to the heart of the ECA Regional, Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum in Coffs Harbour. Host Simone Brand explores the vital work being done by professionals who champion quality early education across NSW’s most diverse landscapes. This episode dives deep into the unique challenges and incredible opportunities facing regional services today—from overcoming distance barriers for professional development to building cross-sector partnerships that strengthen local communities.
Straight from the exhibition floor, we bring you the voices of the educators and exhibiting organisations including:
- Educationall Australia
- Education Services Australia
- Education National.
Join us as we celebrate the resilience of our sector and share inspiring stories from the field. Tune in to hear how we can all work together to ensure that quality early childhood education isn't defined by a postcode, but by the passionate changemakers working within our communities.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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In this episode, Play Provocations returns with a deep dive into Small World Play. Host Linda Harrison is joined by Centre Director Aimee Hansen to discuss how miniature environments—filled with tiny figurines, recycled loose parts, and natural materials—are powerful vehicles for child-led learning. We explore how small world play allows children to act out complex emotions and make sense of the world around them.
Aimee and Linda share three inspiring play provocation set-ups. You'll hear how to create a dinosaur garden that blends kinetic sand, moss rocks, and wood slices to foster early math and engineering skills. You'll also discover how to build a vertical, multi-level 'Gruffalo’s Deep Dark Wood' using stacked crates and artifical plants. Whether it’s stomping through prehistoric sand or weaving a story through a woodland canopy, these small world play provocations provide the perfect stage for children to become confident, involved learners.If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform.
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